Wisconsin whitewater - Morrison Creek, Jackson County

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

 

CLASS I-II     5.3 miles
  The South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing section of Morrison Creek in Wisconsin is 5.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Morrison
    Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing stretch is the only one. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of rain falls here at Morrison Creek; September is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.
At Morrison Creek throughout the summer months highs are in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 10's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Morrison Creek temperatures fall to the-10's.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5.3 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.37643
Longitude: -90.69063

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3535
Longitude: -90.7641

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Current weather conditions at Morrison Creek, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: FAIRCHILD RANGER STN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls
7 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
7 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
8 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 Morrison Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Morrison Creek.
 Whitewater Near Morrison Creek:
Dickey Creek, Jackson County , 2 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (to Bottom Road)
Black River, Jackson County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.2 miles long (Hatfield Dam to Power Plant)
Halls Creek, Jackson County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (Trow Lake Dam to Black River)
Black River, Clark County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Neillsville to Lake Arbutus)
Robinson Creek, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4.9 miles long (Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road)
Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County , 12 miles away, Class II - 23.8 miles long (City Point to Black River Forest Campground)
Black River, Clark County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 7.6 miles long (to Neillsville)
Black River, Clark County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Greenwood Park)
Black River, Clark County , 24 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 Morrison Creek:
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 44 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 77 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Sundown Mountain, Iowa , 92 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 92 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 460 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Morrison Creek:
Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls , 7 miles away
Super 8 Black River Falls, Black River Falls , 7 miles away
Black River Falls Days Inn, Black River Falls , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLACK RIVER FALLS, Black River Falls , 9 miles away
Super 8 Neillsville WI, Neillsville , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Morrison Creek:
Russell Park Campground, Merrillan, 3 miles away
Wazee County Park, Black River Fls, 4 miles away
Arbutus Campground East and West, Merrillan, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Morrison Creek:
Silver Mound Trail, Jackson County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Morrison Creek:
Effigy Mounds National Monument, Harpers Ferry - IA , 65 miles away
 Lakes Near Morrison Creek

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