Wisconsin whitewater - Black River, Clark County Clark county, Neillsville to Lake Arbutus section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     12.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you'll be staying     in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Neillsville to Lake Arbutus section is just one of many. This stretch of Black River in Clark County is 12.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Black River during the warm months are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are usually in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Black River. The amount of rainfall that falls at Black River is close to the national average; during August this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.   Black River, Neillsville to Lake Arbutus road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 12.5 miles Average Gradient: 8 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.56964 Longitude: -90.59801 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.45651 Longitude: -90.67927 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 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel 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... SUPER 8 MOTEL - BLACK RIVER FALLS, Black River Falls 16 miles away The Super 8 Motel Black River Falls, Wisconsin is conveniently located off I-94, Exit 116 on Hwy 54. The motel is located between Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Super 8 Motel Black River F... Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls 16 miles away This Black River Falls hotel features full-service amenities in a unique Native American Motif for guests traveling in the Great Lakes region. The Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites offers acces...   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 - 7.6 miles long (to Neillsville) Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County , 8 miles away, Class II - 23.8 miles long (City Point to Black River Forest Campground) Black River, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.2 miles long (Hatfield Dam to Power Plant) Morrison Creek, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing) Black River, Clark County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Greenwood Park) Dickey Creek, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (to Bottom Road) Halls Creek, Jackson County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (Trow Lake Dam to Black River) Black River, Clark County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.3 miles long (Highway 73 to Greenwood Park) Robinson Creek, Jackson County , 20 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 , 53 miles away, 516 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 70 miles away, 250 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 350 vertical feet Devils Head, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 500 vertical feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 92 miles away, 460 vertical feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 93 miles away, 300 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 475 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 103 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River: Super 8 Motel Neillsville Wi, Neillsville , 4 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - BLACK RIVER FALLS, Black River Falls , 16 miles away Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Black River Falls , 18 miles away Three Bears Lodge and Villas, Warrens , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River: Norm and Ann's Campground, Neillsville, 7 miles away Russell Park Campground, Merrillan, 8 miles away Arbutus Campground East and West, Merrillan, 11 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Silver Mound Trail, Jackson County , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Neillsville Country Club, Neillsville , 4 miles away