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 put-in location is a reasonable drive from Marinette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Wisconsin you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The wonderful Marinette County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. 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. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. On this section you
do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This section of Peshtigo River in Wisconsin is 7.8 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
From a precipitation point of view Peshtigo River is a rather normal place; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is February. Don't leave Peshtigo River without first
 
paying a visit to Spring Rapids.
For the period of the warm months at Peshtigo River temperatures are frequently in the 80's while night lows are mostly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's; night lows in the 0's for Peshtigo River.

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 , 55 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, 225 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 200 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
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 27 miles away
Days Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 28 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

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