Access Site
WI
Peshtigo River Access
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Peshtigo, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.12825509, -87.87934939
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Peshtigo River
6 runs (5 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Upstream from here (18.0 mi from take-out)
F) Spring Rapids: Johnson Falls Rd to Schaeffer Rd (7.8 miles)
5.7 mi
7 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (33.9 mi from take-out)
E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing (5.3 miles)
5.3 mi
36 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (37.8 mi from take-out)
D) Goodman Park to Otter Creek (8.9 miles)
9.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II+(IV)
Upstream from here (41.6 mi from take-out)
C) Benson Lake Rd to Goodman Park (2.7 miles)
2.7 mi
21 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Upstream from here (46.6 mi from take-out)
B) Burnt Bridge (FS2134) to Goodman Park Rd (FS 2136) (6.1 miles)
6.2 mi
18 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located at the mouth of the Peshtigo River in Peshtigo, this small public boat launch provides convenient access to both the river and Green Bay. The site features a modest ramp with a rugged beach area to the south and west, offering scenic views of the bay and good opportunities for bird watching. From Highway 41, take the Peshtigo exit near Schacht Road and head into town, then turn south on County Road B (East Front Street) to reach the access point.
This landing serves as an excellent put-in or take-out for paddlers exploring the lower Peshtigo River. The river section between Johnson Falls Dam and Spring Rapids contains Class I and II rapids and is maintained as a trout fishery, so expect to see anglers wading in the water. Parking is available at the site and along nearby angler access roads on state forest property, making it a practical base for day trips on both the river and bay.
This landing serves as an excellent put-in or take-out for paddlers exploring the lower Peshtigo River. The river section between Johnson Falls Dam and Spring Rapids contains Class I and II rapids and is maintained as a trout fishery, so expect to see anglers wading in the water. Parking is available at the site and along nearby angler access roads on state forest property, making it a practical base for day trips on both the river and bay.