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Jackfish Inukshuk Offline Posts: 289 Location: Appleton, WI Joined: Feb 7^th, 2003	Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Feb 21^st, 2003 at 10:46pm	Quote Print Post
	I've seen this pretty river many times from Highway 63 which parallels or crosses it at several points along the way. Who has paddled and/or camped along it, and what were your experiences? Happy Trails...


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smuph Ex Member	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #1 - Feb 25^th, 2003 at 4:09pm	Quote Print Post
	I have paddled & fished the Namekagon several different times but never camped on it, but their are many options for camping. I have a book called "Canoeing the rivers of northern wisconsin" if you're interested email me & I'll try to find it and let you know the publisher.


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huskyhauler Ex Member	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #2 - Mar 22^nd, 2003 at 12:58am	Quote Print Post
	Last summer I took my two daughters , ages 11 and 13 for an overnighter on the Namakagon. We had a blast. We camped at the Howel Landing. Huge , free campground.We paddled down river 10 miles on Saturday, and shuttled back w/ friends. We shuttled up river and paddled 13 miles down river on Sunday. This was an annual trip organized by the Minnesota River Ramblers. You don't have to be a member to go along. We went, knowing no one, and were made to feel very welcome. We had 20 people sitting around a huge group campfire Sat night. I made a lot of new friends. You can contact the MN. Canoe Association to get a scedule of the MN.River Ramblers summer outings. See you there this spring.


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Jackfish Inukshuk Offline Posts: 289 Location: Appleton, WI Joined: Feb 7^th, 2003	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #3 - Mar 23^rd, 2003 at 4:09pm	Quote Print Post
	That's great, Husky. Thanks for the invitation. I'm definitely going to work in a paddle on the Namekagon this summer sometime. If anyone else has experiences on this pretty river, please post them here. I'd like to hear them. Happy Trails...


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Bannock Inukshuk Offline Posts: 656 Joined: Dec 6^th, 2002	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #4 - Jul 17^th, 2003 at 6:01pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: . This was an annual trip organized by the Minnesota River Ramblers. You don't have to be a member to go along. We went, knowing no one, and were made to feel very welcome. We had 20 people sitting around a huge group campfire Sat night. I made a lot of new friends. You can contact the MN. Canoe Association to get a scedule of the MN.River Ramblers summer outings. See you there this spring. Isn't that trip happening this weekend (July 19 & 20)?


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Brule Loverr Guest	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #5 - Feb 8^th, 2005 at 5:46pm	Quote Print Post
	Hi there -- I won't write much here in case this string isn't really being checked anymore, but I have paddled the Namekagon many times and like it a lot. The camping is great, the fishing is great (although I don't know this first hand) and the wildlife is abundant. It's a great river to do with kids, too. Let me know if you want more info, I'd be happy to provide it.


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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #6 - Feb 9^th, 2005 at 4:59pm	Quote Print Post
	Jackfish, My Dad lives in Stone Lake...about 5 miles from the Namekagon. Floated it many times including the last time last August. This river has it all depending on what you are looking for. North of Hayward it is a smaller deeper stream; great trout fishing. From Lake Hayward south there is a mix of fast and flat. From about Hwy E to Earl Landing there are a bunch of campsites and lots of wildlife with a few stretches of rapids. The closer you get to Trego, especially below, there are lots of tubers and paddlers (in the summer). IM me if you want more info. Here is a link to download map pdfs: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Happy Paddling, The Beav


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Northwoods Inukshuk Offline Posts: 180 Joined: Apr 7^th, 2004	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #7 - Feb 13^th, 2005 at 8:42pm	Quote Print Post
	I just noticed this thread. I've paddled the Nam at least a dozen or so times, have camped out on it on various stretches just outside of Hayward, all the way to the St. Croix. I'd be happy to add any info if anyone has more questions.


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Jackfish Inukshuk Offline Posts: 289 Location: Appleton, WI Joined: Feb 7^th, 2003	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #8 - Feb 14^th, 2005 at 1:11am	Quote Print Post
	Lay it on us, Northwoods! Anyone who's paddled the Namakagon a dozen times should have some good experiences to share and some campsites, etc. to recommend. How long does it take to paddle from Hayward to Trego? Have any trip reports for us?


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The_Beaver Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1131 Location: Middleton, WI Joined: Jan 10^th, 2005	Re: Namekagon River in northwest Wisconsin Reply #9 - Feb 14^th, 2005 at 4:37pm	Quote Print Post
	Hayward to Trego in a day but that represents a fairly agressive paddle....depending on where you put in in Hayward. If you travel south on 63 and put in along there it shortens it quite a bit. If you put in right in Hayward and make a weekend of it and camp overnight it would be a nice trip to Trego. The Beav


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