Mifflin to Jones Branch Road, Pecatonica River III 8.6.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 3.23.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Madison, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan: Horseshoe Island 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It definitely made my top-five favorite campsites based on sure beauty. Olson Road to Aztalan State Park, Crawfish River I Our community is a quick 5 miles from Wal-Mart in Wood River, Illinois, and 6 miles from the Wood River Refinery. Sheridan Springs Road to Lyons, White River (Waushara) Copper Range Landing to Highway 13, Bois Brule River II Availability: First-Come, First-Served Designated Sites Highway 59 to Highway 104, Apple River Bowers Road to Shemak Road, Blue River I All non-electric. It’s difficult to capture just how beautiful the Kickapoo River is – you really have experience it yourself. We should point-out that the campsites on the Kickapoo are the definition of primitive, much like Lower Wisconsin River camping. The Kickapoo river is one of the premier paddling destinations in not only the beloved driftless region of our state, but all of Wisconsin. Illinois only National Scenic river, Middle Fork of the Vermilion, runs thru the park offering excellent canoeing and fishing opportunities. Britzke Road to Hoopen Road, Koshkonong Creek I In Gays Mills, there's camping in Robb Park next to the Kickapoo, $15. 5.23-5.24.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Our Guide to Badfish Creek, Badfish Creek VII Dekorra, Wisconsin, Lake Mendota: Governor’s Island Crooked River Resort : 608.629.5624 – S. 8019 Hwy 61, Readstown, WI; Flasher’s Canoe Camping Trips: 608.435.6802 -PO Box 114, Wilton, WI 54670; Kickapoo River Overview: Wilton to Hwy 131 (near Nicollet Ave): 7.0 miles. Saylesville to Neosho, Scuppernong Creek 8.11.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.22.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Saltpeter Cave Crossing to Eddyville Blacktop Road, Manitowoc River II camping experience! 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! If you ever wished for an idyllic setting to canoe or kayak, this is it. 11.10.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Kickapoo Wild Adventures. Rivers are rarely this intimate, interesting and also provide camping opportunities for paddlers. Big Falls County Park to County Road QQ, Eau Claire River II (Eau Claire) There are 12 campsites with electricity and primitive sites comprise the rest of the campground. Loy Road to Highway 23, Mill Creek (Portage) Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitors Guide Old Sixteen Road to Highway 76, Yellow River I Make reservations here or by calling (512) 389-8900. Munising, Michigan, Lake Superior: Sea Caves Fences and log jams may be an issue as well as shallow water. Kawishiwi Lake to Lake One, Brule River 5.3.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Unique to both of these sections are numerous landings, some of which are aligned with exactly twenty bridges that exist between put-in and take-out (although, technically, only the remnants of bridge #12 remain) and they are almost all perfectly spaced. 9.1.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Kelly Road to West Pine Hill Road, Robinson Creek I 1.19.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ We should point-out that the campsites on the Kickapoo are the definition of primitive, much like Lower Wisconsin River camping. 4.1.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Cotton Mill Park to County Road J, Beaver Dam River II Melrose to North Bend, Black River II Newburg to Fredonia, Milwaukee River: East Branch III Camping is allowed in designated sites only. Busseyville to Lake Koshkonong, Koshkonong Creek III County Road M to Cedarburg, Cherokee Marsh Our Guide to the Platte River, Platte River VIII Forestville to Algoma, Allen Creek Dekorra to Whalen Bay, Wisconsin River V Cross Plains to Black Earth, Black Earth Creek II 9.21.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Highway 23 to Lake Winnebago, Fox River III 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. It offers scuba diving and also an anglers paridise with its 22 deep water lakes. All campsites are first come first served. Most of the area along the river is forested, and there are also several prairie sites. Current river accessible sites are: V, W, S, X, M. All will require a hike to higher ground. Highway D61 to 60th Avenue, Maunesha River V Access listed at each site can be defined as……. 9.27.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 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. Highway 13 to Lake Superior, Bois Brule River III 9.30.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Cemetery Road to Morrison Landing, Mukwonago River 9.22.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The Kickapoo is simply gorgeous and by canoe or kayak, you must experience the paddle from Ontario to La Farge. Camping Fee: Yes | Camping Permit: Yes. 7.4.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The current is relaxing, but be prepared to portage several dams and an occasional fallen tree. Harstad County Park to County Road K, Eau Claire River I (Eau Claire) Watertown to Johnson Creek, Rock River III 7.15.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.20.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.08 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Make tracks to Gays Mills, Wisconsin and don’t forget to bring your family and friends! July 2, 2013 July 2, 2013 simplystitchedtogether. O’Riley Road to Sweet-Allyn Park, Turtle Creek I Kewaskum to Barton, Milwaukee River III 5.31.14 | ☆ ☆ Menomonie to Downsville, Robinson Creek II Ness Road to Big Falls, Little Wolf River II 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! DETAILS. 3.26.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Start with the fact that this award goes to only the best of the best in the World! 3.19.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.11.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Burnt Bridge to Goodman Park, Pewaukee River 6.21.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.16.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Shantytown Road to Jordan Park, Plover River II You are allowed to burn dead and downed wood found on the Reserve. Plymouth to County Road M, Namekagon River 8.2.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.7.10 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 8.3.14 | ☆ ☆ 5.11.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ East 18th Road to Highway 71, Crawfish River III and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Learn more before visiting. 4.15.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ County Road O to Ferry Bluff Landing, Honey Creek (Walworth) Just a small creek and not too many bluffs, but are some. Paddlers can access the Kickapoo River at 20 bridge crossings and landings in the 22.5 mile stretch between Ontario and La Farge. 10.4.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ The landings are (almost) all clearly marked from the road and from the water too, which adds a bit of comfort and makes map-reading particularly easy. Stebbensville Road to County Road H, Yahara River I Cannon Falls to Welch, Cannon River I Hatfield to Black River Falls, Black River I 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. All have primitive landings and require a short hike to higher ground. Union Center to Wonewoc, Baraboo River II 5.2.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.23.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 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. 7.22.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Brule Glacial Spillway State Natural Area, Bois Brule River IV 9.2.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Crooked River Resort : 608.629.5624 – S. 8019 Hwy 61, Readstown, WI; Flasher’s Canoe Camping Trips: 608.435.6802 -PO Box 114, Wilton, WI 54670; Kickapoo River Overview: Wilton to Hwy 131 (near Nicollet Ave): 7.0 miles. Willow Camp (D) has four individual campsites and is for self-contained units only. 4.26.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.12.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Plan appropriately. Robin Lane to West River Drive, Mill Creek (Richland) It definitely made my top-five favorite campsites based on sure beauty. Large groups camping on the Reserve need to apply for an event permit at least 30 days prior to the anticipated date. 5.30.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Paddling the Kickapoo River: 4.7.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.17.12 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Miles: 13.75 | Trip Report On this upstream section, you’ll encounter many breathtaking limestone walls and picturesque outcrops along the way. 5.10.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.24.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 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. Activities for the area include birding, cross skiing, hiking, hunting, trapping, wild edibles gathering and wildlife viewing. 7.3.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.15.13 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Located along the Kickapoo River, the village park includes camping, fishing, horseshoe facilities, swings, shelter, and the Kickapoo River Museum. 4.19.14 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.4.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Yahara River to Highway 30, Sugar Creek II Lake Altoona Dam to Hobbs Landing, Eau Claire River III (Marathon) Brownton to Winslow, Pecatonica River II 11.1.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Bluff Road to Shemak Road, Bois Brule River Overview 5.30.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 11.1.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.10.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ An observation point and picnic areas overlook the Kickapoo Valley. 608-735-4341. Sites do not have water or toilet facilities. Some capacity limits are in place. Black Earth to Walking Iron Park, Black Earth Creek III 6.1.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 5.27.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Kickapoo State Recreation Area and the surrounding area have a long and rich cultural history. Steponik Road to Overguard Road, Black River: East Fork I 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). 5.28.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Robinson Landing to Holt’s Landing, Fond Du Lac River: West Branch 6.24.18 + 10.14.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Site access is via trail or canoe. Duck's can be made here. 6.19.11 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ The dam would’ve flooded the valley creating a lake meant to bring in tourist dollars. Old Stage Road to Highway 59, Badfish Creek I Watersmeet to Forest Road 5250, Pecatonica River V (IL) Club House Road to Ross Avenue, Eau Claire River II (Marathon) It’s absolutely stunning! 3.1.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Upper Kickapoo River Guide 7.16-7.19.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 7.3.11 | ☆ 9.17.18 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Devil’s Lake State Park, Door Creek 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. Twin Bridge Road to Bean Street Road, Galena/Fever River III 6.21.15 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Take-out | Bridge 10. 8.13.16 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ All campsites are first come first served. School Section Road to O’Riley Road, Turtle Creek III County Road CF to County Road G, Covel Creek The Kickapoo River is located in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. County Road S to Manitowoc, Manitowoc River I 6.25.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Do note that from time to time, campsites are moved due to erosion, which was the case in 2020, when many sites were relocated. 4.8.17 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Paoli to Belleville, Sugar River XI County Road J to County Road C, Prairie River II There are canoe rentals close by. 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. 8.1.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ With easy and well-maintained access points and many paddle-in riverside campsites, it’s really a bucket-list destination. County Road Q to Witek Road, Catfish Creek 7.23.19 | ☆ ☆ ☆ 9.27.20 | ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ All the landings between landings 1 and 12 are excellent, offering a pit toilet, self-registration stations and refuse/recycling containers. The Lower Kickapoo River is a picturesque meandering stream in southwest Wisconsin. Hollister to Langlade, Wolf River III Anywhere from 1 1/2 hours to an 6.5 hours! This is, however, a slightly shorter section. 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 … Gotham to Boscobel, Wisconsin River I Chaffie Hollow Road to Potosi Point Recreational Area, Grant River II Highway 69 to County Road A, Sugar River IX Spring Valley to 770th Avenue, Embarrass River Port Washington to Grafton, Lake Michigan: Ellison Bay Boundary Road to Kristof Road, Plover River III 5.2.09 | ☆ ☆ ☆ Each of our 60 RV sites, and many tent sites, include a fire pit and picnic table. 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