Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Kayak & Camp

If y Event Info

"Undisturbed, wooded shorelines and islands offer the opportunity to boat, camp, fish, and enjoy the outdoors in wild and rugged northern Wisconsin. Spread across 40,000 acres in Iron County, the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area offers 66 remote campsites accessible by water only." -Wisconsin DNR

We can't think of a better way to spend an extended weekend. Once we visited Turtle-Flambeau in 2019 on a personal trip, we knew we would be back. I distinctly remember being in the middle of the flowage, looking across the bow of my kayak and seeing 2 deer wading through the water, walk up onto a small island, and then dip back into the water. Something I have never witnessed before in such a large body of water!

The flowage measures over 12,000 acres and is home to unique wetland patterns and plant species. This body of water is home to several species of sport and game fish, including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Sturgeon. 

After paddling in on Thursday we will make our way to our already reserved group camp site. We will spend the next 3 days exploring the area, with the option to break up into smaller groups if desired. Once we are at the campsite you can make the trip your own, relax at the campsite, explore on your own, or do a little fishing if you want. Information on a fishing license can be found here.

Tickets

There are 3 ticket options available for this trip, as well as gear rental and food packages.

1. Admission w/kayak rental (Single person kayak)-$375.50. This ticket option includes transportation from a predetermined pickup point, or you can meet us at a take-out point and we will shuttle you to the starting point. A 9.5-foot kayak, life vest, paddle, anchor, and (2) ten-liter dry bags to store your gear. If you choose to meet us at the event we will contact you to discuss our takeout point.
2. Admission w/kayak rental (Tandem)-$355.25. This ticket option includes transportation from a predetermined pickup point, or you can meet us at a take-out point and we will shuttle you to the starting point. A 14.5 tandem (2 person) kayak, life vest, paddle, anchor, and (2) ten-liter dry bags to store your gear. If you choose to meet us at the event we will contact you to discuss our takeout point.
3. Admission w/o kayak rental-$318.25. This ticket option includes transportation for you, your kayak, and your gear from a predetermined pickup point or the takeout point.
4. Rental Gear-$175. Includes the following: sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tent, stove w/fuel, long-handled spoon, trowel, water filter, headlamp, and (2) ten-liter dry bags.
5. Meal Packages-$37.50 per day. This package includes everything you will need for 1 day including breakfast bars/breakfast meal, protein/energy/meal replacement bars, jerky, nuts, lunch meal, dehydrated backpacking meal, and a dessert. You will have to select 1 meal package for the appropriate amount of days required.

Transportation

Leaving the morning of June 17, 2021, we will depart from Huntley, Illinois. Carpooling options will be available along our route, and as always, there is no additional cost when meeting us at one of the predetermined Park and Rides. If you are unsure if you are along our route, please contact us prior to signing up. We will be returning to Huntley on the afternoon of June 20, 2021.

Required Gear-Sleeping bag

-Sleeping pad

-Tent

-Stove w/fuel & Cookware

-Trowel

-Appropriate footwear (water shoes or sandals)

-Water filter-50' of paracord (minimum)

-Individual First Aid Kit

-Headlamp (spare batteries)

-Rain Gear (poncho, Frog Toggs, rain suit)

-Toiletry Kit

-Fire starting kit

-Small knife

-Spare set of clothing

-Spare set of socks x 2

-Appropriate backpacking meals for the length of the even

-Emergency blanket

-Hydration system or water bottles

-Whistle

-Quick Dry towel

-Biodegradable soap

-Personal Medications

-Base layer (during inclement weather)

-Camp shoes (Crocs or similar

-Insect repellent

-Earplugs

-Hat

Rental Gear

Gear rental includes the following

-(3) 10 Liter dry bags

-River Country Products 1 or 2 person tent

-North Face, Eureka, or Kelty Sleeping bag

-Thermarest sleeping pad

-Stuff sack sleeping pillow

-Jetboil Flash backpacking stove w/fuel

-Sawyer water filter

-Trowel

-Headlamp

-Trekking Poles

-Dry Bag for food storage

Safety

All True North staff are certified in First Aid/CPR and every one of our events is lead by a guide who is a paramedic/Wilderness First Aid instructor. Guides are experienced in wilderness and outdoor travel and are equipped with GPS and well as satellite phones when needed.

True North Expeditions, Inc. reserves the right to substitute the events listed in the description above in the event of inclement weather, availability, or other uncontrollable events.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations less than 7 days from the date of the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the end will receive a full refund, minus a 5% service fee. A refund will be issued in the form of a check. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing, we will notify you when the refund has been issued. Additional information will be emailed to you after registering.

True North Expeditions, Inc. reserves the right to substitute the events listed in the description above in the event of inclement weather, availability, or other uncontrollable events.