Access Site
WI
Peshtigo River #12 - Roaring Rapids
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Athelstane, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.38115402, -88.30064976
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III+(IV)
Take-out
Peshtigo - E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing (5.3 miles)
36 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 120.00-1230.00 cfs
Peshtigo River near Wabeno, WI
Whitewater Runs on Peshtigo River
6 runsDifficulty 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
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II-III+(IV)
Take-out at this location
E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing (5.3 miles)
5.3 mi
36 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (11.7 mi to put-in)
F) Spring Rapids: Johnson Falls Rd to Schaeffer Rd (7.8 miles)
5.7 mi
7 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (3.9 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 (9.8 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 (13.0 mi from take-out)
B) Burnt Bridge (FS2134) to Goodman Park Rd (FS 2136) (6.1 miles)
6.2 mi
18 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (18.4 mi from take-out)
A) CCC Bridge (FS 2131) to Burnt Bridge (FS 2134) (9.2 miles)
9.0 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This popular access point serves the renowned "Roaring Rapids" section of the Peshtigo River, featuring nearly 5 miles of continuous Class II-IV whitewater. Paddlers can expect seven major rapids including named features like First Drop (Class III-IV) and S-Curve Rapids (Class III), interspersed with smaller Class I-II rapids. The river starts wide and shallow before entering the rapids section, offering varied conditions for intermediate to experienced paddlers.
**Parking and Facilities:** Parking is available on Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) property near Johnson Falls Dam and along angler access roads on state forest property. The public boat landing at WPS Landing #12 serves as a convenient takeout, with an alternative private landing at Kosir's at County Highway C. Be aware that this section is maintained as a trout fishery, so expect to encounter wading anglers on the river.
**Important Note:** This section has supported three commercial rafting outfitters since the 1970s and remains a hub of Wisconsin's boating community. If planning a commercial trip, reservations are required with operators like Kosir's Whitewater Rafting. Paddlers should have intermediate to advanced skills to safely navigate the Class III-IV rapids in this section.
**Parking and Facilities:** Parking is available on Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) property near Johnson Falls Dam and along angler access roads on state forest property. The public boat landing at WPS Landing #12 serves as a convenient takeout, with an alternative private landing at Kosir's at County Highway C. Be aware that this section is maintained as a trout fishery, so expect to encounter wading anglers on the river.
**Important Note:** This section has supported three commercial rafting outfitters since the 1970s and remains a hub of Wisconsin's boating community. If planning a commercial trip, reservations are required with operators like Kosir's Whitewater Rafting. Paddlers should have intermediate to advanced skills to safely navigate the Class III-IV rapids in this section.