Wisconsin whitewater - Peshtigo River, Forest County

Forest county, FS 2131 to FS 2134 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8.9 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch of Peshtigo River is 8.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water will make you
    feel great. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area
you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly precipitation here at Peshtigo River is about average; the wettest month of the year is regularly September, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Peshtigo River with night lows in the 50's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 20's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Peshtigo River sink into the-10's.
There are brilliant locations to look at along the Dendro Eco Trail.
 

Peshtigo River, FS 2131 to FS 2134 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8.9 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.6108
Longitude: -88.5928

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.56225
Longitude: -88.49557

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Current weather conditions at Peshtigo River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: NEWALD 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Peshtigo River.
 Whitewater Near Peshtigo River:
Peshtigo River, Forest/Marinette County , 6 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6.1 miles long (FS2134 to Goodman Park Rd)
Popple River, Florence County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Twin River Road to Morgan Lake Road)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Benson Lake Road to Goodman Park)
Rat River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.3 miles long (Partridge Lane to Harper Road)
Popple River, Florence County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.2 miles long (Morgan Lake Road to Pine River)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Goodman Park to Otter Creek)
Pine River, Florence County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.3 miles long (Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek)
Pine River, Florence County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 9.2 miles long (Goodman Grade to Highway 101)
Pine River, Forest/Florence County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 22.2 miles long (Highway 55 to Chipmunk Rapids)
 Ski Areas Near Peshtigo River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 24 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 90 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 92 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 97 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 104 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 106 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 108 miles away, 638 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Peshtigo River:
Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood , 14 miles away
Best Western Crandon Inn & Suites, Crandon , 24 miles away
Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 25 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 36 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Peshtigo River:
Burnt Bridge Campground, Forest County, 4 miles away
Bear Lake Campground, Forest County, 4 miles away
Laura-Gordon Lakes Campground, Forest County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Peshtigo River:
Dendro Eco Trail, Forest County , 3 miles away
Lauterman Trail, Florence County , 16 miles away
Eds Lake Trail System, Forest County , 18 miles away
Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 19 miles away

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