Wisconsin whitewater - Black River, Clark County

Clark county, to Neillsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     7.6 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of Clark County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A good workout and just hanging out with mother
    nature are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The to Neillsville section of Black
River in Wisconsin is 7.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Black River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.
High temperatures at Black River through the summer months are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. During the winter highs are frequently in the 20's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Black River plunge into the 0's.
 

Black River, to Neillsville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7.6 miles
Average Gradient: 8 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.65399
Longitude: -90.62687

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.56964
Longitude: -90.59801

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Current weather conditions at Black River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: STANLEY 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Neillsville WI, Neillsville
4 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...

Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls
21 miles away
Located in beautiful Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the Full-service Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites is conveniently located near many recreational sites including Lake Arbutus, Lake Wazee, Bruce...

Super 8 Black River Falls, Black River Falls
21 miles away
The Super 8 Black River Falls, Wisconsin is conveniently located off I-94, Exit 116 on Hwy 54. The property is located between Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Super 8 Black River Falls, Wis...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black River.
 Whitewater Near Black River:
Black River, Clark County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Neillsville to Lake Arbutus)
Black River, Clark County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Greenwood Park)
Black River, Clark County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.3 miles long (Highway 73 to Greenwood Park)
Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County , 11 miles away, Class II - 23.8 miles long (City Point to Black River Forest Campground)
Black River, Jackson County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.2 miles long (Hatfield Dam to Power Plant)
Morrison Creek, Jackson County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing)
Dickey Creek, Jackson County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (to Bottom Road)
Halls Creek, Jackson County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (Trow Lake Dam to Black River)
Robinson Creek, Jackson County , 25 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4.9 miles long (Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road)
Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Channey Rd)
 Ski Areas Near Black River:
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 58 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 93 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 96 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black River:
Super 8 Neillsville WI, Neillsville , 4 miles away
Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls , 21 miles away
Super 8 Black River Falls, Black River Falls , 21 miles away
Americinn - Thorp, Wi, Thorp , 21 miles away
Black River Falls Days Inn, Black River Falls , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black River:
Norm and Ann's Campground, Neillsville, 9 miles away
Russell Park Campground, Merrillan, 12 miles away
Arbutus Campground East and West, Merrillan, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Black River:
Silver Mound Trail, Jackson County , 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Black River:
Neillsville Country Club, Neillsville , 3 miles away

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