Wisconsin whitewater - Dickey Creek, Jackson County

Jackson county, to Bottom Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The to Bottom Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Dickey Creek. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places.
    The wonderful Jackson County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summer here at Dickey Creek, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 10's while Dickey Creek night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the-10's.
From a precipitation point of view Dickey Creek is a quite common location; September is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.
 

Dickey Creek, to Bottom Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.34209
Longitude: -90.74511

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.35369
Longitude: -90.7615

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Current weather conditions at Dickey Creek, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: FAIRCHILD RANGER STN 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls
5 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
5 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...

Black River Falls Days Inn, Black River Falls
6 miles away
The Black River Falls area and surrounding Jackson County offer unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational activities. The most popular involve canoeing, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, moto...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of La Crosse, Wisconsin-Minnesota, the metro area neareast to Dickey Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Dickey Creek.
 Whitewater Near Dickey Creek:
Morrison Creek, Jackson County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing)
Black River, Jackson County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.2 miles long (Hatfield Dam to Power Plant)
Halls Creek, Jackson County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (Trow Lake Dam to Black River)
Robinson Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4.9 miles long (Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road)
Black River, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Neillsville to Lake Arbutus)
Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County , 14 miles away, Class II - 23.8 miles long (City Point to Black River Forest Campground)
Black River, Clark County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7.6 miles long (to Neillsville)
Black River, Clark County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Greenwood Park)
Black River, Clark County , 25 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.3 miles long (Highway 73 to Greenwood Park)
Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Channey Rd)
 Ski Areas Near Dickey Creek:
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 42 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sundown Mountain, Iowa , 91 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 93 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 460 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dickey Creek:
Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls , 5 miles away
Super 8 Black River Falls, Black River Falls , 5 miles away
Black River Falls Days Inn, Black River Falls , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLACK RIVER FALLS, Black River Falls , 7 miles away
Super 8 Neillsville WI, Neillsville , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dickey Creek:
Wazee County Park, Black River Fls, 3 miles away
Russell Park Campground, Merrillan, 4 miles away
Arbutus Campground East and West, Merrillan, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Dickey Creek:
Silver Mound Trail, Jackson County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Dickey Creek:
Effigy Mounds National Monument, Harpers Ferry - IA , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Dickey Creek

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