Langlade County Wisconsin Tourism: The County of Trails

Whether you're looking to explore or just relax, Antigo and Langlade County, located in the great Wisconsin "Northwoods", offers residents and visitors alike an abundant array of cultural, historical, natural, and recreational options. The true up north tourist destination provides a wide variety of northern Wisconsin recreational opportunities to meet everyone's liking all year long. For good reason, this is why Langlade County has been branded the "County of Trails."

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Rafting & Paddling

Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Center

N3494 Hwy 55, White Lake, WI - 715-882-3502Website | Directions

Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort, is dedicated to adventure and fun! Offering kayaking instruction and trips on Northern Wisconsin’s Wolf River. Their trips and classes are fantastic learning experiences that feature safety and fun and are designed for people who are inquisitive about the natural environment, and want to explore what the natural world has to offer. Daily rental of kayaking equipment and boats.

Herb's Wolf River Rafts

N2580 WI 55, White Lake, WI - (715) 882-8612Website | Directions

Long 5 to 6 hour trips and shorter 2 to 3 hour trips are available. Shooting the rapids is a thrill you will want to do annually with friends. Life jackets are required and provided with rafts and paddles. Your auto remains at the Inn where the trips end. We provide free transportation to the start of the trips. Local law is enforced, prohibiting glass bottles and beverage cans in rafts and littering the river.

Moose Knee Rafting

W510 County Hwy WW, White Lake, WI - 715-660-8316Website | Directions

Moose Knee Rafting is a locally owned and operated central Wisconsin pop-up rafting outfitter and Mini Cat retailer specializing in flatwater to class 3 interactive guided rafting. River Forest Campground and Retreats is Moose Knee Rafting's premier partnered booking outpost for whitewater on the Wolf and Red River, and is the only spot to book its unique one-of-a-kind inflatable canoe called the "GreenBean", capable of low water/narrow passage action you'll be amazed to experience.

River Forest Campground and Retreats offer also river tubing and MiniCat sales and rentals. For all Wolf River river tubing trips, call River Forest Campground at 715-882-3351.

The Mini Cat will debut in the summer of 2023 for rent for groups of up to six. Rentals include your paddle and PFD. MiniCats are like river tubes but give you full control of your river travel up to class 2 rapids. The Mini Cat is also available to purchase for $499.

You find out why the "Moose on Loose" is why our customers experience unique paddle opportunities throughout Wisconsin.

Northern Lights Bar & Grill (formerly J's Landing)

N4495 State Highway 55, White Lake, WI - 715-882-6776Website | Directions

The fun begins at Northern Lights Bar & Grill (formerly J's Landing)! Ride the whitewater rapids of the Wolf River in one of their bright green tubes starting at $20.00. Located on the corner of Hwy 55 & 64. Get gas, stock your cooler, or stop in for a meal. They will be happy to share some area information about all of the area's hidden fun spots. They are there to show you a great time and a little of the Wolf River Life.

Shotgun Eddy

N2765 Hwy 55, White Lake, WI - (715) 882-4461 - 920-494-3782Website | Directions

Shotgun Eddy Raft Rental is the ultimate whitewater rafting in northern Wisconsin. Located on the Wolf River, rafting trips are available for those that love either the wild or the mild rafting experience. The rafting season opens on May 1st and closes on the second Saturday of September. Trips can be reserved for full or half days and 2-3 hour floats. The friendly staff provides transportation to and from rafting and instructs on river safety. For more information or to make a reservation, call 715-882-4461, 920-494-3782, or 262-696-9045.

Wolf River Tubing Co.

N4445 State Highway 55, White Lake, WI - 715-351-8823Website | Directions

Wolf River Tubing Co. is the newest Langlade County whitewater tubing company. Our trips run the short section 2 of the Wolf River. The tubing trips have a little bit of lazy river with a few nice rapids in between. Great relaxing and fun all in one! Trips will begin at The Goose (formerly Wolf Pass Bar & Grill) and end there.

Wolf River Water Report

Wolf River Water Report In Langlade County

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Click the links below to check the water levels and for more information on Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Wolf River in Langlade County Wisconsin.

Section 1 Wolf River Water Report

White Lake, WIWebsite | Directions |

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Section 1 - is from County Road A to Lily Bridge on Highway 52. This is a beautiful stretch, starting with a low class II rapid, followed by flatwater and class I rapids. There are a few private cottages, but most of the adjacent property is owned by the state DNR. Roadside access is easy and convenient, with gravel parking areas at the County Highway A put-in and the Highway 52 take-out.

Section 2 Wolf River Water Report

White Lake, WIWebsite | Directions |

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Section 2 - is from Hollister to the Highway 64 bridge at Langlade. This section is often paddled by beginners as the river offers a variety of Class I and II rapids with good surfing waves and countless currents.

Section 3 Wolf River Water Report

White Lake, WIWebsite | Directions |

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Section 3 - is considered south of the Highway 64 bridge. The river has stretches of several Class II+ (III) rapids and some long flatwater stretches. With most of the riverbank under state ownership (until the end of the run), you get the feeling of paddling in a wilderness setting.

Section 4 Wolf River Water Report

White Lake, WIWebsite | Directions |

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Section 4 - is the most challenging segment on the Wolf River. The character of the river changes from (generally) longer boulder-garden style rapids (upstream of the reservation and the upper/prior stretch in the reservation) to shorter but steeper drops in this section. In all cases, fairly long flatwater pools separate the main rapids.