Wisconsin whitewater - Black River, Clark County Clark county, Greenwood Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10.5 miles   This stretch of Black River is 10.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Clark County scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Greenwood Park section is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. And of course, there are campgrounds     nearby. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Black River gets a typical amount of rain; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while February is regularly the driest month. At Black River throughout the summertime months highs are in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Black River.   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 Motel 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 Motel 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 Motel - Stanley, Stanley , 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