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 Paddler input for Peshtigo River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Peshtigo River, Wisconsin Local climate location: CRIVITZ HIGH FALLS 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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