Wisconsin whitewater - Peshtigo River, Marinette County

Marinette county, Goodman Park to Otter Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8.9 miles
  The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The Goodman Park to Otter Creek section of Peshtigo River in Wisconsin is 8.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp
    at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Goodman Park to Otter Creek section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. The starting point
is not too far from Iron Mountain, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Wilson Rapids is a delightful place to pop by while you're at Peshtigo River. An average amount of precipitation falls at Peshtigo River; most of the rain falls through September while
 
February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Summer at Peshtigo River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Peshtigo River.

Peshtigo River, Goodman Park to Otter Creek 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: 5 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.51964
Longitude: -88.34241

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.4134
Longitude: -88.34626

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Current weather conditions at Peshtigo River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: NEWALD 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain
22 miles away
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26 miles away
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Best Western Crivitz Lodge, Crivitz
27 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Peshtigo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Peshtigo River.
 Whitewater Near Peshtigo River:
Rat River, Marinette County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.3 miles long (Partridge Lane to Harper Road)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 3 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Benson Lake Road to Goodman Park)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek)
Peshtigo River, Forest/Marinette County , 9 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6.1 miles long (FS2134 to Goodman Park Rd)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)
Thunder River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Veteran's Park)
Peshtigo River, Forest County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (FS 2131 to FS 2134)
Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County , 16 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Tar Dam Rd)
Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls)
Popple River, Florence County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.2 miles long (Morgan Lake Road to Pine River)
 Ski Areas Near Peshtigo River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 37 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 81 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 93 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 96 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 96 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Peshtigo River:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain , 22 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 26 miles away
Best Western Crivitz Lodge, Crivitz , 27 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 27 miles away
Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Peshtigo River:
Wildman Whitewater Ranch, Athelstane, 4 miles away
Kosir's Rapid Rafts, Athelstane, 5 miles away
Mc Caslin Mountain Campground, Athelstane, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Peshtigo River:
Dendro Eco Trail, Forest County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Peshtigo River

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