Wisconsin whitewater - Black River, Clark County Clark county, Greenwood Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Clark County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Black River is 10.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip,     so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime highs here at Black River reach the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; nighttime lows during the wintertime for Black River tend to be   in the 0's. An average amount of precipitation falls at Black River; the month with most of the rain is August; the driest month is February. Black River, Greenwood Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 10.5 miles Average Gradient: 6 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.7815 Longitude: -90.6056 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.65399 Longitude: -90.62687 Paddler input for Black River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Black River, Wisconsin Local climate location: STANLEY 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Neillsville WI, Neillsville 8 miles away The Super 8 Neillsville is conveniently located on Hwy 10, 1 mi East of Hwy 73, 5 mi East of High Ground Veterans Memorial, 28 mi West of Marshfield, and on the ATV trail. The motel features an indoor... Americinn - Thorp, Wi, Thorp 17 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommodate... Sleep Inn Abbotsford, Abbotsford 23 miles away Recreation area including hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking and rafting. Beautiful fall scenery. Close to Colby, home of Colby Cheese. Granite Peak - 30 miles. Offering great bow/gun sea...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Black River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Black River, Wisconsin. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wisconsin Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Black River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Black River, Clark County , 5 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.3 miles long (Highway 73 to Greenwood Park) Black River, Clark County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7.6 miles long (to Neillsville) Black River, Clark County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Neillsville to Lake Arbutus) Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County , 16 miles away, Class II - 23.8 miles long (City Point to Black River Forest Campground) Black River, Jackson County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.2 miles long (Hatfield Dam to Power Plant) Morrison Creek, Jackson County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing) Halls Creek, Jackson County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (Trow Lake Dam to Black River) Dickey Creek, Jackson County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (to Bottom Road) Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Channey Rd) Yellow River, Taylor County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Gilman to Mattes Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 62 miles away, 516 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 350 vertical feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 75 miles away, 250 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 84 miles away, 400 vertical feet Devils Head, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 500 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 97 miles away, 460 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 98 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 98 miles away, 638 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River: Super 8 Neillsville WI, Neillsville , 8 miles away Americinn - Thorp, Wi, Thorp , 17 miles away Sleep Inn Abbotsford, Abbotsford , 23 miles away Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls , 25 miles away Super 8 Black River Falls, Black River Falls , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River: Norm and Ann's Campground, Neillsville, 11 miles away Russell Park Campground, Merrillan, 16 miles away Rock Dam Campground, Willard, 18 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Silver Mound Trail, Jackson County , 18 miles away