County Road A to Platte Road, Platte River IV Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Highway W Landing to Flambeau Lodge Landing, Flambeau River: North Fork II Mifflin to Jones Branch Road, Pecatonica River III This is for good reason as the river is more interesting up there with fun rifles and beautiful limestone bluffs, but the lower portion of the river is scenic as well and worth a paddle. 8.31.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ "Pack it in; pack it out" - pick up and pack out all of your litter. In 2020 all along the Kickapoo River have been moved out of the flood plain. River Road to Kewaunee, Kickapoo River III In Gays Mills, there's camping in Robb Park next to the Kickapoo, $15. 1.24.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.12.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.24.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ This folksy cabin is located in the heart of the Kickapoo River Valley that runs through the Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. 9.20.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.2.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Site access is via trail or canoe. Once a turn-of-the-century surface mining operation, Kickapoo State Recreation Area's 2,842 acres now provide an outdoor playground with something to appeal to every member of the family. Kickapoo Stump Dodger Campground is where all the fun begins. Leave No Trace - Going in the WoodsPlease follow these 3 simple steps when nature calls: 1) Find a spot at least 200 steps from any water source. Lyndon Station to Wisconsin Dells, Prairie Du Sac to The Mississippi River 12.5.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.22.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.7.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.5.20 | ☆ ☆ 2020 Updated Campsite Information: In 2020 all campsites along the Kickapoo River have been moved out of the flood plain. Swan Lake to Portage Canal, Fox River II If you’re looking for a straight river with a fast moving current, the Kickapoo isn’t it. This is, however, a slightly shorter section. Bowers Road to State Road 120, Sugar Creek I 6.13.13 | ☆ ☆ Menomonie to Downsville, Robinson Creek II 6.13.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The top 10%!!! County Road W to Colfax Park, Red Cedar River II Ensche Road to Buckhill Road, Galena/Fever River I Cloud to Sheboygan Broughton Marsh County Park, Sheboygan River V 608-735-4341. Family Camping trip to Wildcat Mountain state park in Wisconsin. 7.30.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.10.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.17.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Ellenboro to Platte Road, Platte River I A trip down the Kickapoo River can be accomplished by canoe, by automobile, or by biking along State Highway 131. Dakota to Highway 22, Menomonee River III Lake Altoona Dam to Hobbs Landing, Eau Claire River III (Marathon) 8.20.17 | ☆ ☆ Rolling Hills Road to Amherst, Trappe River Need a little more convincing that The Kickapoo Valley Ranch Guest Cabins are the perfect getaway for you? 9.5.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Cambridge to Rockdale, La Crosse River III Each of our 60 RV sites, and many tent sites, include a fire pit and picnic table. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Johnsonville to Dassow Park, Sheboygan River II Seeley Lake to Hatchery Road, Sheboygan River VI Titanic Canoe Rental Extend Your Trip – Kickapoo River Camping. Kickapoo Village is conveniently located directly across the street from a state-of-the-art storage facility, as well as a large hardware and lumber store. The five-mile-long segment between Landing 5 on Highway 131 downstream to Landing 10 on County Highway P, winds through the hearts of both SNA units. Many times they are the only shade for that campsite. Madison, Wisconsin, Chicago River County Road EE to Oxford, Nippersink Creek 9.29.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Between the two sections, we have only the slightest preference for Ontario to Rockton, but you shouldn’t choose one over the other if you’re heading there to paddle. 6.24.18 + 10.14.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 78 to River Road, Pecatonica River: East Branch VI Rural to Shadow Lake Road, Dell Creek 5.29.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Ashippun Lake to Ski Slide Road, Badfish Creek Overview There are flush toilets, and some sites have electricity. La Valle to Reedsburg, Baraboo River IV Calamine to Darlington, Pecatonica River: Dodge Branch Paddling the Kickapoo River: Munising, Michigan, Lake Superior: Sea Caves 4.11.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Lake Ludden to S. Oak Park Road, Pecatonica River: Mineral Point Branch I It definitely made my top-five favorite campsites based on sure beauty. Harrisville to 11th Road, Moon Lake 11.22.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.29-5.31.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road X to County Road EE, Sugar River I 6.30.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.22.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Prairie Du Sac to Wyalusing Landing, Wisconsin River XV No backcountry camping is allowed along the river. I spent 2 glorious days kayaking the Kickapoo river from Ontario, Wisconsin. 4.26.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Koepp Park to Bluemound Road, Pigeon River 7.22.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo River winds through the Wildcat Mountain State Park (also listed in our blog about our favorite state parks in the area!) 3.1.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.14.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ River accessible sites are:  E, L, M, S, U, V, W, X. County Road O to Endeavor, Fox River I 5.25.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Adventure starts here. Best Suited For: Canoes + Kayaks, Camping Location: Riverside Highway 78 to Argyle, Pecatonica River: Mineral Point Branch II Lemonweir to Cliff House Road, Little Platte River III 8.4.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.11.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.28.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The take-out in Rockton is within the boundaries of the Reserve so a small parking fee is required unless you’re camping, in which case, parking is included. Activities for the area include birding, cross skiing, hiking, hunting, trapping, wild edibles gathering and wildlife viewing. Whitehall to Independence, Turtle Creek Overview 5.22.15 | ☆ ☆ 10.20.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ All have primitive landings and require a short hike to higher ground. Paddle-in: Yes | Walk-in: Yes Between Landings 1 and 12 are three convenient access points located off Highway 131, as well as one off County Highway P and one located within the boundaries of Wildcat Mountain State Park simply called “Wildcat”. The Kickapoo River Wildlife Area Bell Center Unit is a 1,550-acre property located within the Lower Kickapoo and Kickapoo Conservation Opportunity Area in Wisconsin's Wildlife Action plan. Busseyville to Lake Koshkonong, Koshkonong Creek III Our Guide to the Crystal River, Crystal River III West Bend to Newburg, Milwaukee River VI Of the 26 sites, there are 15 that are vehicle accessible (two of which are on the river) and there are 11 Paddle-In/Hike-In/Bike-In sites (9 of which are on the river). 10.19.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reserve. And at night, I was once again serenaded by the sounds of coyotes (amongst other critters of the night). 8.25.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ What we liked | The scenery is beautiful and it’s cool how curvy the river is. Ontario to Rockton, Kickapoo River: West Fork 4.8.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.24.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Kayaking with my UW Whitewater camping class - spring 2014. 8.1.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Hatfield to Black River Falls, Black River I Fredonia to Grafton, Milwaukee River V Sheboygan Broughton Marsh County Park to Kiel, Sheboygan River IV 5.11.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.13.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.11.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Sparta to Bangor, Lake Columbia Highway D61 to 60th Avenue, Maunesha River V Steve and I paddled the Kickapoo River from Ontario to Campsite S on the first day of summer. It’s absolutely stunning! Amherst to Durrant Road, Waupaca River II Date & Time | Sunday, May 27th, 2018 from approx. Highway 106 to County Road D, Seeley Creek 8.2.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo Valley Reserve (kvr.state.wi.us) offers primitive camping to vehicles with horse trailers. Oregon to Dixon, Root River 7.6.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.31.14 | ☆ ☆ 9 Mile Creek Landing to Dix Dox Landing, Flambeau River: North Fork I Fritz Road to County Road PB, Token Creek II Riverside Road to Paoli, Sugar River III 4.16.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ It’s an eerie “what if” kind of monument. 6.3.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Facilities: Flush toilets, showers and water. 04.19.15 | ☆ ☆ 8.30.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.28.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.21.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.19.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ River Access Only – The site does not have a trail leading to it. Unlike other major tourist attractions, their isn't a lot of business built up in the towns around the river, its very small town and natural. Highway 139 to National Forest Road 2150, Cannon River II Take-out | Bridge 10. Robinson Landing to Holt’s Landing, Fond Du Lac River: West Branch Concord Road to County Road P, Old Pearl River Melrose to North Bend, Black River II Highway 33 to County Road O, Fox River II The Kickapoo river is one of the premier paddling destinations in not only the beloved driftless region of our state, but all of Wisconsin. Don't burn garbage. Monches to Okauchee Lake, Oconomowoc River II View campsite map, availability, and reserve online with ReserveAmerica. Availability: First-Come, First-Served Designated Sites Hollandale to Horseshoe Bend Road, Pecatonica River: East Branch V Fairfield to Sweet-Allyn Park, Turtle Creek IV 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 7.27.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Bell School Road to County Road DD, Jump River Faribault to Dundas, Carroll Creek Our campground offers fun for your family and pals Our location alongside the beautiful Kickapoo River boasts over 60 RV sites and numerous tent sites! Having these numerous access points makes it incredibly easy to tailor your trip. 5.15.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.26.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.8.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.5.17 + 8.22.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.28.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.23-5.24.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Large groups camping on the Reserve need to apply for an event permit at least 30 days prior to the anticipated date. S. County Line Road to S. O’Riley Road, Little Wolf River IV Accommodations: There are many cabins and cottages for rent, and it's handy to have a kitchen since restaurants are limited. Here is a review of Kickapoo State Park and Campground near Oakwood, Illinois. 6.19.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Argyle to Blackhawk Memorial County Park, Pecatonica River: East Branch III 5.31.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ There are 4 other cabin options and numerous camping options at … 9.14.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.19.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Stebbensville Road to Murwin County Park, Yellow Creek 7.15.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.23.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.15.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The nearest landing for the Kickapoo river was right down the road. 9.23.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ There are 12 campsites with electricity and primitive sites comprise the rest of the campground. Oak Park Road to County Road O, Peshekee River 8.21.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.2.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo River Wildlife Area Bell Center Unit is a 1,550-acre property located within the Lower Kickapoo and Kickapoo Conservation Opportunity Area in Wisconsin's Wildlife Action plan. 4.30.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Most of the area along the river is forested, and there are also several prairie sites. St. Croix Falls to Osceola, Starkweather Creek 8.16.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.26.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 83 to Delafield Road, Bark River II 11.15.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.11.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.12.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.3.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ With a large selection of lakes nearby and access to the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River, Illinois' only National Scenic River, paddlers have a variety of paddling choices. Denny Road to Squaw Prairie Road, Piscasaw Creek II 8.11.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.23.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Illinois only National Scenic river, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, runs thru the park offering excellent canoeing and fishing opportunities. County Road I to County Road G, Crawfish River II Paddling Style: River Paddling 10.29.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Titanic Canoe Rental Extend Your Trip – Kickapoo River Camping. Each of our 60 RV sites, and many tent sites, include a fire pit and picnic table. It is a very safe, slow moving river that can be enjoyed by a beginners as well as experienced canoe enthusiasts. 6.17.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The put-in at Ontario (the proudly-proclaimed “Canoe Capital of the Kickapoo”) is just north of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve boundaries so there is no need to pay for parking. 9.1.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Port Washington to Grafton, Lake Michigan: Ellison Bay Chaffie Hollow Road to Potosi Point Recreational Area, Grant River II Sheboygan Falls to Lake Michigan, Six Mile Creek Arena to Gotham, Wisconsin River II Old Stage Road to Highway 59, Badfish Creek I County Road O to Banfield Bridge Recreation Area, Little Platte River I 8.08 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.3.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.8.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo Valley Reserve recognizes that you paid for camping and may have to move if your chosen site is occupied. The river offers numerous pick-up points along the Kickapoo between Ontario and La Farge, so you can spend as much time on the river as you wish! The Kickapoo Valley Reserve allows for first-come, first-served primitive camping at a total of 26 designated sites surrounding the river. Club House Road to Ross Avenue, Eau Claire River II (Marathon) 4.19.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ There are many landings so you can plan a trip that of varying lengths. Find Kickapoo State Recreation Area camping, campsites, cabins, and other lodging options. It is a very safe, slow moving river that can be enjoyed by a beginners as well as experienced canoe enthusiasts. 12.2.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ It’s difficult to capture just how beautiful the Kickapoo River is – you really have experience it yourself. Put-in | Ontario. Albany to Brodhead, Sugar River IV 5.2.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 3.15.20 | ☆ ☆ Kelly Road to West Pine Hill Road, Robinson Creek I 10.25.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ All the landings between landings 1 and 12 are excellent, offering a pit toilet, self-registration stations and refuse/recycling containers. 6.10-6.14.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Robin Lane to West River Drive, Mill Creek (Richland) Femrite Drive to Fish Camp County Park, Dorn Creek 10.17.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ About Kickapoo Cavern State Park. Loy Road to Highway 23, Mill Creek (Portage) Short Cut Road to County Road U, Halls Creek II Manchester to Kingston, Grant River III Sunny Ridge Road to Banner Road, Pecatonica River: East Branch VII Belleville to County Road X, Sugar River VIII Devil’s Lake State Park, Door Creek In 65 linear miles it covers 130 miles as it repeatedly doubles back on itself. 3.19.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ An observation point and picnic areas overlook the Kickapoo Valley. 9.14.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Olson Road to Aztalan State Park, Crawfish River I 9.14.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Fish Creek, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan: Port Washington Kewaskum to Barton, Milwaukee River III Of the 26 sites, there are 15 that are vehicle accessible (two of which are on the river) and there are 11 Paddle-In/Hike-In/Bike-In sites (9 of which are on the river). 5.8.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Ness Road to Big Falls, Little Wolf River II 6.8.15 & 6.10.15 | ☆ ☆ 4.16.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Al Tech Park to West River Drive, Wisconsin River XVII 4.7.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Some capacity limits are in place. Maple Ridge Road to Highway 112, White River III (Walworth) Chipmunk Rapids Campground to Goodman Grade Road, Pine River I (Florence) County Road N to Oxbow Take Out, Pine River II (Florence) A lot of damage had been done as the bitter issue divided the community and changed the economic face (and almost changed the environment) of the area for decades and beyond. Lee Road to Veterans Memorial Park, Spring Creek I Wolf River Road to Big Falls, Little Wolf River I Center Road to County Road W, Pine River II (Richland) 4.7.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ We hiked about 10 miles of beautiful trails and canoed about 20 miles of the Kickapoo river. 1.1.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ On this upstream section, you’ll encounter many breathtaking limestone walls and picturesque outcrops along the way. 4.18.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Lake Mills to Millford, Rock River IV Rentals are available locally. 4.5.15 | ☆ ☆ Kickapoo State Park Camping – Oakwood, IL Site Disclosure - This site uses ad networks & affiliate links to generate income, including qualifying purchases on Amazon. 9.27.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Activities for the area include birding, cross skiing, hiking, hunting, trapping, wild edibles gathering and wildlife viewing. Zumbro Falls to Millville, Filter your search by Category : Tag : Date. Crawford Landing Road to Indian Village Road, Onion River II 6.18.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Kickapoo River – Camping on Sandbars. 7.8.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Twenty-one miles of scenic hiking, nature and equestrian trails meander through the park. Numerous fern covered cliffs line the banks. Our community is a quick 5 miles from Wal-Mart in Wood River, Illinois, and 6 miles from the Wood River Refinery. 6.28.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Blynn Road to Arena, Black Earth Creek I Paoli to Belleville, Sugar River XI You are not guaranteed a river accessible campsite. 5.23.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Elder Lane to Twin Lake Road, Maunesha River I 4.17.17 | ☆ ☆ The beauty of the entire Ontario to La Farge stretch (which are the most popular sections) is that they can be conveniently split into two day trips or combined as an overnight since the mileage isn’t terribly long. 8.7.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Our Guide to the Yahara River, Yahara River VIII Old Sixteen Road to Highway 76, Yellow River I 9.27.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Murwin County Park to Janesville, Yahara River II One that’s even eerier knowing you wouldn’t be paddling this gem of a river had it become a flowage. Weather | 90° and sunny, no wind. - Respect the serenity of the area - keep noise to a minimum. View our most current river guide for more campsite information. Bowers Road to Shemak Road, Blue River I Landing 4 to Landing 14, Outfitters: Miles Paddled provides information about canoe/kayak camping along the river. 3.21.15 | ☆ ☆ Sheridan Springs Road to Wagner Park, White River I (Walworth) Essential Information: Be sure to protect the trees that exist. Our Guide to Turtle Creek, Turtle Creek V River Falls to County Road F, Kishwaukee River 7.16.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Our campground is located on the quiet side of Kickapoo Valley's Apple Country in Gays Mills, Wisconsin. Serena to Wedron, Galena/Fever River IV One notable difference between the upstream section and this Rockton to La Farge leg is that there is only one “official” landing – Landing 14, but there are some alternate primitive/rogue access points along the way. 7.14.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Gotham to Boscobel, Wisconsin River I Big Platte Road to Indian Creek Road, Platte River III 3.28.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Sheridan Springs Road to Lyons, White River (Waushara) Kickapoo Wild Adventures. 7.25.14 | ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo is simply gorgeous and by canoe or kayak, you must experience the paddle from Ontario to La Farge. Canoeing the Kickapoo River. 5.18.14 | ☆ ☆ 6.4.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Manawa to County Road X, Lulu Lake 9.4.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.1.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.2.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road J to Huckleberry Road, Rattlesnake Creek Miles Paddled provides information about canoe/kayak camping along the river. Type: Primitive 1.19.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ camping experience! …………………………………, Lower Wisconsin Overview 7.27.17 | ☆ ☆ Kendallville to Bluffton, Upper Iowa River I Day use and camping reservations are highly recommended. East 18th Road to Highway 71, Crawfish River III 8.26.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road A to Belleville, Sugar River VII Burying or leaving trash is unacceptable, as is burning items such as aluminum cans and foil, cigarette butts, bottle caps, glass, folding chairs, chemically treated wood, untreated lumber with nails or screws, plastics, or Styrofoam in your campfire. 9.28.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.20.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Learn more before visiting. 7.11.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Landing 4 to Landing 14, Kickapoo River II Mukwonago to Big Bend, Mullet River 10.20.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.22.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.14.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.6.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.11.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.17.12 | ☆ ☆ Pecatonica River Nature Preserve to Trask Bridge Forest Preserve, Pecatonica River IV 6.9.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The put-in for this section is in the town of Rockton and is within the Kickapoo Valley Reserve so if you’re parking at landing 12, you will need a parking pass. Highway 23 to Lake Winnebago, Fox River III Pine Island to Portage, Wisconsin River X 5.10.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Tent camping on the Kickapoo River in Le Anne M.’s Land, Wisconsin | This campsite is located right on the Kickapoo River. Archaeological excavations have provided evidence of a prehistoric village on the Middle Fork River near the park that was home to Native Americans of the Woodland and … 8.25.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Whether it is canoeing, kayaking or tubing on the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River - Illinois’ only National Scenic river, trail riding through the challenging single-track trails, hiking or running the forested trails through abandoned strip mining spoils reclaimed by nature, or fishing the deep, clear ponds, Kickapoo Adventures is your source for adventure. Menomonie to Dunnville, Red Cedar River I Kickapoo State Park Camping – Oakwood, IL Site Disclosure - This site uses ad networks & affiliate links to generate income, including qualifying purchases on Amazon. Our Guide to the Platte River, Platte River VIII 6.22-6.23.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.28.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.9.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.3.14 | ☆ ☆ Schneeberger Road to Albany, Little Turtle Creek Hollister to Langlade, Wolf River III Portage to Dekorra, Wisconsin River VII: "The Lower Dells" 4.22.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Rockbridge to County Road AA, Pine River (Waushara) Weather | 90° and sunny, no wind. Firewood, water and electrical hookups are available. Anywhere from 1 1/2 hours to an 6.5 hours! 7.5.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Miller Dam to County Road H, Yellow River II 28th Court to Poy Sippi, Piscasaw Creek III Accommodations: There are many cabins and cottages for rent, and it's handy to have a kitchen since restaurants are limited. Then, click on the logo to see our guest reviews on TripAdvisor. Madison, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan: Horseshoe Island The dam would’ve flooded the valley creating a lake meant to bring in tourist dollars. 12.14.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Primitive camping is available at 25 sites identified on the visitor guide map. 7.2-7.8.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 13 to Lake Superior, Bois Brule River III 7.16.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.29.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.11.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road CF to County Road G, Covel Creek 11.15.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.4.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The campsites on the Kickapoo are the definition of primitive. July 2, 2013 July 2, 2013 simplystitchedtogether. The scene is reminiscent of the Wisconsin Dells area, but … 10.16.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Numerous primitive campsites are available at Kickapoo State Park near the takeout. 4.23.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Call for Kickapoo Canoe, Kayak & Tube Rental (608) 337-4522 Cemetery Road to Pettibone Pass, Morrison Creek I Waunakee Village Park to South Woodland Drive, Spring Creek II 6.6.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ General Paddling Info: Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Maps + Guides: 8.10.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Most people prefer to canoe the upper stretch by Ontario and LaFarge. Rockton to LaFarge It’s a narrow and intimate river with small riffles, tight corners, modest-to-grand outcrops and stunning rock formations. 10.24.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.31.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Start with the fact that this award goes to only the best of the best in the World! The river carves a meandering path through Illinois' Grand Prairie glacial deposits, exposing scenic, steep, valley slopes with high bluffs. 9.28.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.15.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Only burn paper, cardboard, and untreated wood. County Road C to Stange’s Park, Prairie River I 5.27.15 | ☆ ☆ Cotton Mill Park to County Road J, Beaver Dam River II Fences and log jams may be an issue as well as shallow water. 3.23.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.4-7.5.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.13.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.5.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.6.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.5.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Sites are primitive with low maintenance. Willard Road to Grand Avenue, Black River IV - Prevent human waste from entering water. The park offers many types of camping , miles of hiking trails and more that 10 miles of mountain bike trails. 6.7.14 | ☆ The Kickapoo River is good for inexperienced paddlers, given the twists, turns, rapids, paddlers should come with a little bit of experience. Dover Avenue to Germania, Mecan River III Upper Kickapoo River Guide 7.9.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.12.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo River winds through the Wildcat Mountain State Park (also listed in our blog about our favorite state parks in the area!) The Lower Kickapoo River is a picturesque meandering stream in southwest Wisconsin. 9.30.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 108 to Veterans Memorial County Park, La Crosse River I Highway 139 to Chipmunk Rapids Campground, Pine River (Lincoln) Chimney Rock Road to Bluffton Road, Waupaca River VI 8.3.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.1.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Shantytown Road to Jordan Park, Plover River II 5.20.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.2.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road A to Lily, Wolf River I Brodhead to Avon, Sugar River V (IL) There are flush toilets and a sanitary station. Attica to Albany, Sugar River VI There are canoe rentals close by. 11.11.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Marl Lake to Shadow Lake Road, Crystal River I 6.16.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.16.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway X16 to Old Sixteen Road, Zumbro River Blue Heron Island, Wisconsin River XVI Janesville to Beloit, Rock River I (IL) The Kickapoo River offers unmatched scenery of Wisconsin's driftless region. Kickapoo has two major campgrounds for tent and trailer camping, with 184 sites. 6.18.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Preston Trailhead Park to Heron Road, Root River: South Branch I 9.16.11 | ☆ Find Kickapoo State Recreation Area camping, campsites, cabins, and other lodging options. Kickapoo Valley Reserve Trail and Campsite Map Millhome to Johnsonville, Sheboygan River III County Road K to Riverside Landing, Neenah Creek 2.27.18 + 5.4.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Goodrich to County Road A, Billings Creek Duck's can be made here. Estabrook Park to Discovery World, Milwaukee River I A trip down the Kickapoo River can be accomplished by canoe, by automobile, or by biking along State Highway 131. Mirror Lake State Park to Lake Delton, Montello River County Road S to Manitowoc, Manitowoc River I Big Falls County Park to County Road QQ, Eau Claire River II (Eau Claire) 7.16-7.19.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 59 to Highway 104, Apple River Take care of the trees within campsites, do not chop them, or break branches or abuse them. 3.31.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Cambridge to Hoopen Road, Koshkonong Creek II 7.8.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 3.26.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Leave dead trees standing for wildlife. Willow Camp (D) has four individual campsites and is for self-contained units only. 6.24.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 4.19.15 | ☆ ☆ 9.08 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 6.14.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ About half the sites have electrical hookups, two shower buildings are available to all campers and a sanitary dump station is available. Our Guide to the Bois Brule River, Bois Brule River V Old County Road PB to Highway 69, Baraboo River Overview 6.1.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.10.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ If you ever wished for an idyllic setting to canoe or kayak, this is it. 5.13.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Unlike other major tourist attractions, their isn't a lot of business built up in the towns around the river, its very small town and natural. The Kickapoo offers a nice short trip (22.5 miles) with overnight spots about halfway down that stretch. Chicago, Illinois, Coon Fork Creek 4.9.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ It’s mostly sandy-bottomed along the way but you will encounter some rocky and riffly areas as well as some sand that takes on the personality of mud so be careful where you step. 10.24.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.20.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ This is for good reason as the river is more interesting up there with fun rifles and beautiful limestone bluffs, but the lower portion of the river is scenic as well and worth a paddle. Plan appropriately. 6.29.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Watertown to Johnson Creek, Rock River III It offers scuba diving and also an anglers paridise with its 22 deep water lakes. 7.14.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Anywhere from 1 1/2 hours to an 6.5 hours! Dundee to Mauthe Lake, Milwaukee River: East Branch II Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Estabrook Park to Bruce Street, Milwaukee River VII 10.13.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Angling at Kickapoo State Park … The water is clear and generally shallow, but be aware that it can suddenly get quite deep, especially where the current meets the rock walls and tight turns. 7.23.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 10.20.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Miles: 10.5 | Trip Report 7.14.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Rivers are rarely this intimate, interesting and also provide camping opportunities for paddlers. 3.7.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The top 10%!!! Please plan accordingly and expect that you may have to haul your gear up to 75 yards up hill from the river to a campsite. Paddle the river or explore one of our lakes. There are canoe rentals close by. Kickapoo River Wildlife Area-Wauzeka Unit is a 5,697-acre property (1,927 acres state-owned and 3,770 acres of private lands under easement for hunting and fishing only) located within the Lower Kickapoo and Kickapoo Conservation Opportunity Area in Wisconsin's Wildlife Action plan [PDF].The habitat on the property is of continental significance for its driftless area features. Lake Kegonsa to Stoughton, Yahara River IV 7.22.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 3.10.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ We should point-out that the campsites on the Kickapoo are the definition of primitive, much like Lower Wisconsin River camping. Overguard Road to East Fork Campground, Blue River II Our Guide to the Tomorrow-Waupaca River, Tomorrow River 4.1.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Drifty’s Canoe Rental We stayed here for eight nights and saw deer. 3.20.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 25 Sites. 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 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