CANOE & KAYAK in Northwest Wisconsin

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT WATER ADVENTURE?

From a peaceful flat water float to an exhilarating whitewater experience, paddling enthusiasts from beginner to expert will find the perfect waterway. You will also find amazing scenery and excellent fishing, so pack your fishing gear, camera and maybe an extra set of clothes – just in case!

5 Brunet IslandChippewa River

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

The waters that surround Brunet Island provide an outstanding paddling experience. In addition to the main island, there are a number of undeveloped islands separated by narrow channels. Go explore.

6 Chippewa Moraine

Glacial Lakes

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

These cluster of lakes in the Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area offers a "Mini Boundary Waters" type experience. Small in size but wonderfully wild. Great for canoe and kayak enthusiasts.

7 Chippewa Flowage

12 Lake Wissota CHIPPEWA

COUNTY

Lake Wissota is the longest flat-water paddling opportunity on the Chippewa River. The lake can be accessed through the Lake Wissota State Park, which features a boat landing and a full range of amenities including canoeing and kayaking.

13 Manitowish River Trail IRON

COUNTY

Length/Landings: 20 miles; Multiple landings. This is a 20-mile novice trail with many options for put in and take out. The river is a clean sandy bottom with a steady current. There are common access points off of Hwy 51 south of Mercer.

1 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

ASHLAND & BAYFIELD COUNTY

Length/Landings: Madeline Island, Big Bay State Park, Meyers Beach. Enjoy world class sea kayaking through Madeline Island with spectacular views of the Apostle Islands. Launch at Big Bay State Park and Meyers Beach to tour mainland sea caves. Many other additional locations on Bayfield peninsula to access the Apostle Islands. Guide services available.

2 Apple River POLK

COUNTY

The Apple River, which flows through Amery, is famous throughout the region as a popular place for tubing, kayaking and canoeing. There is a new canoe and kayak portage around the Amery Dam. The Apple River is a 77.5-mile long tributary of the St. Croix River.

3 Bark Bay Slough

BAYFIELD COUNTY

A 552-acre shore wetland and open bog with sand spit, lagoon, springs and wetlands along a bay between two rocky headlands of the Lake Superior coast.

4 Bois Brule River

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Length/Landings: 44 Miles. This unique, 44-mile-long river varies from a meandering stream in a conifer bog to a fast flowing river with numerous rapids and ledges. As it flows north, the Brule River drops 418 feet in elevation, plunging 328 feet in just the last 19 miles.

SAWYER COUNTY

15,000 acres, 5 public landings, 140 islands (many with campsites). The flowage has over 200 miles of shoreline that is 85% undeveloped, giving this network of lakes and bays a wilderness feel. For more information or a map, see haywardlakes.com

8 Chippewa River

RUSK COUNTY

Length/Landings: Approx. 32 miles; Multiple landings. Relatively wide and curving, with lots of deep holes. A variety of paddles with great fishing and scenery. Famous fishery for walleye and musky, as well as smallmouth, northern pike and panfish.

9 Copper Falls State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Length/Landings: Copper Falls State Park; Access at Loon Lake. Location: 2 miles NE of Mellen. Take State Hwy 13 to the north side of Mellen and turn (NE) on State Hwy 169. Go about 1.8 miles. The park entrance will be on your left.

10

Gile Flowage

IRON COUNTY

3380 acres. Four public launch sites for canoes and kayaks.

11 Jump River

RUSK COUNTY

Length/Landings: 10 miles from Jump River to Sheldon. Freeflowing, pristine, and dam-free for its entire length, from its source to its confluence with the Chippewa. Much of this pristine river receives little or no fishing pressure. Expect lots of musky, sucker, some walleye and smallmouth.

14 Namekagon River BAYFIELD, BURNETT, SAWYER & WASHBURN COUNTIES

Length/Landings: 99.5 miles. Part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway managed by the National Park Service, the Namekagon River: Wisconsin's Moving National Park offers incredible canoeing and kayaking opportunities. This well-marked river trail offers multiple landings, river-side camping, rentals and shuttle service.

15 North Fork Flambeau River: City of Park Falls to Nine Mile Creek

PRICE COUNTY

Length/Landings: 12 miles/6 hours; 4 landings. Hines Park & Campground, Saunders Avenue, Park Falls. This is a relaxing journey over calm water with excellent fishing and camping opportunities. Avoid two of the four portages by starting at the Highway 13 Bridge. Easy/Moderate.

16 North Fork Flambeau River: Turtle Dam to City of Park Falls

PRICE COUNTY

Length/Landings: 18 miles/8 hours; 4 landings. Robinson Landing, Flambeau Dam Road, Mercer WI. A mix of whitewater and wild scenery for the first 13 miles, then flat water paddling until the landing at Hines Park and Campground. Moderate/Difficult.

17 Red Cedar River BARRON COUNTY

Length/Landings: 34 miles; Access in Mikana. 34 miles on the Red Cedar River starting at Mikana, in northeast Barron County, and having a variety of access points while passing through the communities of Rice Lake, Cameron and Sand Creek before joining with the Chippewa River.

18

Sawmill & Loyhead Portage Routes

Washburn County

Length: Varies. Two primitive canoe/kayak routes located north of Birchwood near Sawmill Campground. Offers a high density of small glacial lakes. A canoe portage system has been marked to guide paddlers through this beautiful, remote area of Northern Wisconsin.

19 South Fork Flambeau River: Fifield to County Road F

PRICE COUNTY

Length/Landings: 12 miles/5 hours; 3 landings. Movrich Memorial Community Park, N14022 Willow Ave, Fifield. The first half of this paddle has a meandering character - the second half has some challenging whitewater. Check water levels before venturing out; best in spring or early summer. Moderate/Difficult.

20 South Fork, Flambeau River-County Highway F to County Highway W

SAWYER COUNTY

Length/Landings: 10 miles/4 hours; 3 landings. several challenging rapids. Check water levels before venturing out; best in spring or early summer. Moderate/Difficult.

21 St. Croix River BURNETT, DOUGLAS & POLK COUNTY

Length/Landings: 50 miles in Burnett County (169 total); multiple landings. National Park, camping, picnicking, fishing, wildlife. Restrooms at most official landings. Wild river, diverse terrain, mostly forested. Rapids. Historic towns. Length: 12 miles in Douglas County. Canoe landing located at Gordon Dam County Park, where the St. Croix river begins. Length: 43 miles in Polk County. Multiple landings, National Park, camping, picnicking, fishing, wildlife. Wild river, diverse terrain. Paddleboat tours available daily in summer and on weekends in fall.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

22 Thornapple River RUSK COUNTY

Length/Landings: Approx. 20 miles total. Best paddling in higher water. The archetypal Northwoods River. Very little development along the shores. Navigable for nearly all of its length.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.

23 Turtle Flambeau Designated Quiet Area IRON COUNTY

This area is accessed off of Murray’s Landing south of Mercer. This is a voluntary quiet area for those seeking a wilderness experience. There are many camping opportunities.

24 Turtle River Trail IRON COUNTY

Length/Landings: Connects 17 different lakes; Multiple landings. This trail connects 17 different lakes with many put in and take out options. There are several class I and II rapids that sometimes require a portage. The most common access is along County H in Mercer.

25 Yellow River BURNETT & WASHBURN COUNTIES

Length/Landings: 50 miles in Burnett, 12 miles in Washburn; Multiple landings. This beautiful river is narrow and meanders through farmland, wetland, forest and flows through two lakes.

SOME OF WISCONSIN’S MOST SPECTACULAR

WATERFALLS are in the Northwest. Scenic hiking trails lead to breathtaking views of graceful drops and roaring falls.

1 Amnicon Falls State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Fee/Pass: Yes | Amnicon falls is a series of falls that flow into the Amnicon River. The falls can be viewed from trails or a covered footbridge. Pets are welcome in the park but must remain on a leash.

2 Big Falls County Park & Campground

PRICE COUNTY

Flanked by tall white and red pine, the Jump River cascades past huge granite rocks providing a wild river environment. Hike the trail along the river. Enjoy the scenic river-edge park and campground. Camping fee.

3 Big Manitou Falls-Pattison State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Height: 165 ft | Fee/Pass: Yes | Pattison Park features the highest waterfall in Wisconsin and 4th highest east of the Rocky Mountains.

4 Buttermilk Falls

POLK COUNTY

This waterfall is hidden off the back roads in rural Osceola, WI. Buttermilk Creek gently flows through the rocky terrain toward the St. Croix River. At Buttermilk Falls, it slides down a textured rock face, 20 feet, before flowing to the St. Croix River. This is a steep, slippery, muddy slope, for a fantastic view, so use caution!

5 Cascade Falls and Geiger Falls

POLK COUNTY

A spectacular site in the heart of Osceola. The water drops 25 feet off the rocky cliff, as you walk closer to the falls you can feel the mist spraying the area around the falls. A walkway over the river provides good views of the waterfall. Geiger Falls are smaller falls directly above the larger Cascade Falls.

6 Copper Falls State Park

ASHLAND COUNTY

Height: 30 ft, 40 ft | Fee/Pass: Yes | Handicap Accessible – Paved trails; Brownstone falls on the Tyler Forks River (30 feet); Copper Falls on the Bad River (40 feet); Red Granite Falls on the Bad River.

7 Houghton Falls

BAYFIELD COUNTY

1.5 mile (round trip) A seasonal waterfall, huge, old pines and hemlocks and views of Lake Superior are highlights. Note: this is a Nature Preserve with conservation easements on private land –please be respectful and stay on the trail. Follow posted hours and rules.

8 Iron County Water Falls

IRON COUNTY

Height: Varies | Fee/Pass: No | Iron County has 11 waterfalls with an additional six in nearby Michigan. The waterfalls are spectacular in the spring and summer but offer beauty any time of year.

9

Little Manitou FallsPattison State Park

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Height: 31 ft split falls | Fee/Pass: Yes | The falls drop 30 feet into the Black River. The falls are split, very scenic and a highlight of the park.

10 Lost Creek Falls

BAYFIELD COUNTY

A beautiful 1.5 mile trail leads you through the County Forest to a very scenic 15’ waterfall. Lots of wild berries along the trail when in season. New signage, gravel and boardwalks in 2016. Small parking area at trailhead and picnic area. Picnic area near the falls.

11 Morgan Falls

ASHLAND COUNTY

Height: 70 ft | Fee/Pass: Yes | Morgan Falls is an unnamed tributary of Morgan Creek.

12 Silverbrook Falls

POLK COUNTY

Silverbrook Falls is an 18-foot waterfall at the end of the Silverbrook Trail in Interstate Park. The trail follows part of the original road from St. Croix Falls to Osceola. You will pass by an abandoned copper mine before seeing the waterfalls.

13 Twin Falls

BAYFIELD COUNTY

Just off of the WI Lake Superior Scenic Byway in Port Wing, walk a short path to the observation deck looking down on Larson Creek flowing over the falls and the cavern beneath.

YOUR ESCAPE. YOUR ADVENTURE.

To obtain specific maps and detailed information on any location, contact the corresponding County. See page 2.