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wxce1260
07/02/2024 08:05PM
  
Haven't made it to that the highlands yet, but some other great routes in sconnie that I have hit include the Red Cedar River between Rice Lake and Menomonie, the Chippewa River between Imalone and Ladysmith, The Namekogen, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (actually doing a 3-nighter on this one next week), Sawmill Lake Primitive Canoe Route near Birchwood, and I did a 2-nighter on the Chippewa Flowage this spring.


My Uncle has paddled the entire length of the Wisconsin River which is a cool trip too.


You don't need to look far in the Badger state to find some great paddling and camping opportunities.
 
NEIowapaddler
06/28/2024 10:06PM
  
Thanks for sharing, I've been meaning to research this exact thing.
 
deepdish71
06/29/2024 06:39AM
  
Wispaddler: "LOTS of places to paddle… overnight routes as well as day trips.

Wis canoe routes "
My home is on this map and I could portage from where I live to this route in the Northern Highland American Legion forest. The campsites are free, only accessible by boat, though. There is a picnic table and a latrine (similar style found in the bwca). No fire grate in the sites I’ve used but a ring of rocks typically defines the fire area. I believe there are 70+ campsites along the main 44 mile route.

Portages are pretty much non existent. There are some dams and roads and the like to get around, but nothing very long. The western edge of the map is the start of the Turtle Flowage, I also recommend that area for the free campsites and a bit more solitude. The flowage is huge, and riddled with stumps and rock bars, so motorboats are scarce in the bays. I would not recommend a motor boat trip on the flowage unless you’re prepared to swap a prop or two or know where not to go.
Turtle flowage
 
Wispaddler
06/26/2024 05:00PM
  
LOTS of places to paddle… overnight routes as well as day trips.

Wis canoe routes
 
Paddle4Hike
06/27/2024 08:40PM
  
Thanks for sharing. On more than one occasion I have found myself looking for last minute alternatives due to closures in the BWCAW.
More than once I have found a new and enjoyable place to paddle.