Wisconsin whitewater - Peshtigo River, Marinette County
Marinette
county,
Otter Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III+ 5.1 miles
The nature scenery of Marinette County and the water flowing gracefully down Peshtigo River beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There's camping available near Peshtigo River. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Otter Creek section is just one of many. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This section of Peshtigo River is
5.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. 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. The put-in is
not too far from Iron Mountain, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Roaring Rapids is a stunning spot to stop by while you're at Peshtigo River; a short visit to Jerry Chute is always worthwhile. An average amount of precipitation falls at Peshtigo River; most of the rain falls during
September while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through the days of summer at Peshtigo River highs are generally in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and nighttime lows in the-10's for Peshtigo River.
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