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Brule RiverBrule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189 Landing
Remote upper Brule route from the old Brule River Campground landing to Highway 139/189, with marshy headwater current, wooded islands, one primitive WTG campsite, and a direct Highway 2 gauge minimum.
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Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Paddle the upper Brule B1 reach from the old campground landing to Highway 139/189 for a remote marsh-and-forest day with Class I current and a WTG minimum of 220 cfs on the Highway 2 gauge.
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Put-in
Brule River Campground LandingThe old Brule River Campground is not an active campground. WTG reports the landing remains open, but signs and access status should be checked before relying on it.
Take-out
Highway 139/189 LandingForest Road 2454 and Brule River Drive can serve as intermediate access points, but this card is built around the full 14.5-mile B1 route.
Road shuttle
Stage the Highway 139/189 take-out first, then drive forest roads to the old Brule River Campground landing. Download maps before leaving service and confirm that the former campground landing is open for day use before unloading.
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Brule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189 Landing is about 14.5 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.
Additional access notes
- The Highway 2 gauge is downstream of the reach but is the specific gauge WTG ties to this route. Pair it with a visual check at the put-in.
More route and safety guidance
- Expect marsh channels, wooded islands, sweepers, and limited road access. Carry daylight, maps, and cold-water gear.
- Use the named WTG primitive campsite only if it is open and available; do not assume private banks or random islands are legal overnight stops.
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Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 220 cfs |
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| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Brule River B1 minimum suggested flow |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Route-specific guide14.5 miles; Class I
Wisconsin Trail Guide documents Brule B1 from Brule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189.
- Minimum suggested flow220 cfs / 3.5 ft
WTG ties the B1 route to the US Highway 2 bridge gauge and lists 220 cfs / 3.5 ft as the suggested minimum.
- Endpoint coordinates46.02746, -88.79757 to 45.98768, -88.65240
WTG GPX waypoints identify the Brule River Campground Landing and Highway 139/189 Landing endpoints.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-22205 cfs / 3.56 ft at 2026-07-22 13:30 local gauge time
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