Whirlpool Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 7.4 miles southwest of Rhinelander and roughly 102.1 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.
Lincoln County holds 3 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Halfbreed Rapids, is about 16.1 miles away. Rainbow Rapids, is about 17.7 miles away. Posey Rapids, is about 23.3 miles away.
Whirlpool Rapids is located at 45.5550° N, 89.5110° 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.