The lower Black runs past scenic forests, meadows, rock formations, & wooded islands. Below Black River Falls, the river is shallow, calm, and slow with sandy beaches and sandbars forming during normal summer flows. A great flatwater paddle on warm, sunny days...
The 'River of Presidents' offers beautiful small-river scenery, consistent flows, and a diverse character that provides fun trips for paddlers of all skill levels. From crystal clear quietwater, to miles of riffles and easy rapids, to fun stretches of challenging class II's...
The Brule has an intimate, small-river character that offers a scenic float through a remote wilderness setting. Development is minimal and road bridges are few and far between. All combine to provide a relaxing, 'get-away' experience for canoers and kayakers.
This reach of the Eau Claire River is one of the better class II-III whitewater runs in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, water levels in the lower half of this segment are often too shallow to paddle during most of the summer. But when conditions are right, the four-mile stretch from the Eau Claire Dells to the Lower Island Dells are a wavy thrill-ride for whitewater enthusiasts, especially those who are expanding their skill set.
A popular paddling destination in northern Wisconsin that features long stretches of flatwater and several segments of class II whitewater. There are 14, widely dispersed, canoe campsites where the river flows though the Flambeau River State Forest. Combined with minimal development and beautiful wilderness scenery, the North Fork is a wonderful choice for multi-day trips.
The river offers scenic wilderness paddling with long stretches of quietwater and several class I & II rapids occuring in the middle and lower reaches. Class II-III Slough Gundy Rapids and class IV Little Falls provide exciting challenges for experienced paddlers...
Beautiful quietwater with a wonderful variety of scenery, incuding pine and hardwood forests, spruce bog, marshlands, and lake chains. Numerous Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest canoe campsites make this river popular for multi-day trips...
One of Wisconsin's premier flatwater rivers, immensely popular for multi-day paddle trips. Beginning at Namekagon Lake, the river starts out as a small cold-water trout stream. Then meanders through northern lowland forest, bog-and-fen, and open marsh. Numerous islands populate the river.
One of the most popular whitewater rafting and kayaking rivers in the upper Midwest. The section named 'Roaring Rapids' is four miles of nearly continuous Class II to Class IV whitewater, a magnet for intermediate & advanced paddlers looking for exciting challenges. Several large outfitters in the immediate vicinity provide guided rafting trips, shuttle services, canoe and kayak rentals, camping and other fun outdoor adventures.
The St Croix is one of the most popular and scenic paddling destinations in the Upper Midwest. Canoers and kayakers will find beautiful river scenery. Maple, birch, oak, aspen, basswood and frequent stands of pine and spruce surround the riverway. This guide covers the upper St Croix River from Gordon Dam to Highway 70.
Sandbar Camping at its best!! Slow-moving waters and hundreds of sandbars (normal summer flows) attract several hundred thousand paddlers each summer. Other features of the LWSR include easy shuttle routes, many shuttle and outfitter services, numerous landings with free (overnight) parking, free camping on sandbars and islands, and no dams or portages.