Oxbow Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Langlade County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 17.9 miles east of Antigo and roughly 61.8 miles northwest of Green Bay as the crow flies.
The Northern Lakes and Forests are a glaciated landscape of pine, spruce, aspen and northern hardwoods dotted with thousands of lakes and wetlands. Rivers step down over ancient bedrock ledges, with dark, tannin-stained water pouring over rock.
Langlade County holds 18 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Cedar Rapids, is under a mile away. Hemlock Rapids, is about 1.1 miles away. Ninemile Rapids, is about 1.2 miles away.
Oxbow Rapids is located at 45.2206° N, 88.8035° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.