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
  This section of Peshtigo River in Marinette County is 7.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The scenic beauty of Marinette County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Marinette, 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,
    suitable for an afternoon trip. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large
number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Spring Rapids is a tremendous local attraction. An average amount of precipitation falls at Peshtigo River; during September this area sees the most rain; the driest month is February.
For the period of the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's
 
at Peshtigo River. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are typically in the 20's with temperatures at Peshtigo River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.

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
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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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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

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