Wisconsin whitewater - Peshtigo River, Marinette County

Marinette county, Johnson Falls Road to Schaeffer Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     7.8 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. If you're coming from Marinette it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. There are
    campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Johnson Falls Road to Schaeffer Road stretch is one of many paddling stretches
in this river system. The Johnson Falls Road to Schaeffer Road stretch of Peshtigo River in Wisconsin is 7.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summertime at Peshtigo River temperatures are regularly in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the
 
20's, and overnight lows at Peshtigo River during the winter commonly plunge into the 0's. A tour to Peshtigo River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Spring Rapids.
The amount of rainfall that falls at Peshtigo River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.

Peshtigo River, Johnson Falls Road to Schaeffer Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7.8 miles
Average Gradient: 7 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.28715
Longitude: -88.15987

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.2411
Longitude: -88.11431

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Current weather conditions at Peshtigo River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: CRIVITZ HIGH FALLS 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Crivitz Lodge, Crivitz
10 miles away
Experience peace and tranquility in a natural setting at this Crivitz, Wisconsin hotel offering guests free high-speed Internet and a continental breakfast. The Best Western Crivitz Lodge is conveni...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain
13 miles away
Our gorgeous newly constructed hotel is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's Dickinson County. Iron Mountain is a city for every season. Downhill and cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, sh...

Riverview Inn and Suites, Oconto
25 miles away
The Riverview Inn and Suites is conveniently located on US Highway 41 North in Oconto, Wisconsin, just 30 short minutes north of Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the Packers. Hotel amenities include an i...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan, 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:
Thunder River, Marinette County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Veteran's Park)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek)
Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Goodman Park to Otter Creek)
Pike River, Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141)
Rat River, Marinette County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.3 miles long (Partridge Lane to Harper Road)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 20 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Benson Lake Road to Goodman Park)
Pike River, Marinette County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (to Barker Road)
 Ski Areas Near Peshtigo River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 64 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 78 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 82 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 108 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 108 miles away, 205 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Peshtigo River:
Best Western Crivitz Lodge, Crivitz , 10 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain , 13 miles away
Riverview Inn and Suites, Oconto , 25 miles away
Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood , 26 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Peshtigo River:
Timberline Resort and Campground, Crivitz, 2 miles away
Curve Inn Resort, Crivitz, 5 miles away
Rustic Road Inn, Crivitz, 5 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Peshtigo River:
Desmidt's Golf Course & Country Club, Crivitz , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Peshtigo River

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