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Hazard WI Class II

Camp 1 Rapids

American Whitewater 45.7517, -88.4886

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: 200.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Too low for reasonable whitewater. (May be paddled as a scenic float trip, but all gradient will be a scrape or carry.)

Photo

Camp 1 Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Boren Rapids (I-II) and Mason Rapids (II) are two, relatively easy, rocky runs separated by a short pool before the river splits around an island (main flow is left).  There is a signed portage on river-right just above the island that allows easy access to scouting of the terminal bolder wall of Camp 1 Rapids.  At flows under 350 cfs the terminal bolder wall becomes practically impenetrable.  At higher flows the clean path through is very tight – a regular canoe-eater with a long bushwhacking walk out.  In either case, scouting is helpful because the terminal boulder wall presents as a hard to see, horizontal line (ledge like) in fast flow, with very little warning.  Just beyond the terminal boulder wall is a large, very deep, stillwater pool (probably littered with submerged canoeing/fishing equipment).

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
2.3 mi
Directions
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B) Newald Tower Rd to Morgan Lake Rd (4.7 miles)
Popple
I-II 4.6 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater