We use Jacks Outfitters every year for our annual canoe trip. They are very helpful with planning and logistics. The Namekagon is a great place to take a vacation.
Another great trip down the Namekagon River with Jack's Canoe & Tube Rental. We tubed from Earl to Trego in the vinyl tubes with the cup holders. Very nice and comfortable. Remember to bring cans as glass is not allowed on the river.
Michele,Thank you. We really enjoy hearing about your good experiences on the river. We look forward to seeing you again this year.Bryan & Terri KeownJack's Canoe Rental
Hi had to write to let anyone who is interested Canoeing the Namekagon River in NW, WI of a great Outfitter! My Husband and I have used their service twice now. The first trip we ended at thier private landing at the Business. This second trip they were to pick us up down river at the end of our 3 night/4 day paddle. The 3rd day we were run off the River by Mosquito's, and we called them asking if they would be able to pick us up in an hour. There was an agreed upon location to where they would meet us.....at a specific time and they were there! Thanks to them we have less itchy Mosquito bites to attend to now ;-)Can't wait to get up there again............with less bugs next time ;-) See you soon Guys!
We had a blast! We had a group of thirteen and we rented canoes for the day. What a great deal. $25 per canoe plus $14 for the entire group to get shuttled up river. We had a great day. If it's a nice day make sure you get there early. This place gets busy. I will say the top part of the river is way more fun. Once you get to the point that the tubers put in there are a bunch of rowdy groups and it's tough to paddle around them all. We stopped at one of many primitive campsites along the way to eat lunch. The river is pretty shallow. It's usually only a couple feet deep which made the kids feel much more secure. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
Every year I make one or more trips on the Namekagon River and use Jack's services. As northern Wisconsin native I've tubed, kayaked, and canoed this river sometime using my own gear and sometimes renting from Jack's. Most often I now bring my own kayaks and use Jack's shuttle service. You can call ahead for prices. They're offering standup paddle boards this year as well. The river is clear and generally 2-3 feet deep. Most of the river has sandy bottom, but you'll want river footgear for rocky areas if necessary. Old sneakers will do. This is the river I use to introduce friends of all ages to river paddling/floating. Small riffles give a little fast water excitement for newbies and non-swimmers, but keep things safe and manageable. The wilderness feel of this National Scenic Waterway is something most everyone enjoys.Tell the staff at Jack's what kind of experience you're looking for and how long you want to be on the river and they'll arrange a trip that will work best for you. If you want to stay dry most of the time, take a kayak or canoe. You'd still have opportunity to get out and take a dip, but not have to be in the water the entire time as you would while tubing.Jack's has portable toilets, changing rooms, ice cream, and shirts/sweatshirts for sale. If you read a previous entry, DO NOT take a scissors to cut apart the ropes if you've tied tubes together. It's irresponsible to take sharp objects that could end up on the bottom of the river and it is damaging to the rental property (ropes).Enjoy the flow!
Thank you for taking the time to share your river experience. It's great to know that even on our busiest day, our customers are experiencing a great river trip. We look forward to seeing you again!
Bob,Thank you for taking the time to review. Were glad to hear you had a great time on the river. We hope you enjoyed your vacation to Northern Wisconsin and will visit us again. Bryan & Terri KeownJack's Canoe Rental
My family has been canoeing the Namekagon River for 50 years. One of the landings is even named after my uncle and cousins. Its a fantastic river, very peaceful and relaxing. We canoe on the 3rd weekend in July, rain or shine, and hope to continue for another 50 years! Jack's Canoe Rental and Log Cabin Resort are the best!
I love tubing through Jacks! It's always an incredibly fun adventure. =} I've always stuck with the classic black tube, and I love that it allows you to be further down in the water. I think I'd like to try the vinyl tubes next time just to see the difference. I think one thing I noticed was that no one on the vinyl tubes seemed to get stuck on the rocks. So I'm kind of curious as to what the differences are between the classic black rubber tubes, & the new colorful vinyl tubes. =} I'm sure either way you go it's still an amazing time!