Access Site
WI
Peshtigo River #14 - Thunder River
Peshtigo River • Thunder River
Source: wisconsin_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Town of Stephenson, WI
County: Marinette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.26932301, -88.18679797
Air Temp: --
Location
Live Webcam
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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
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
Downstream from here (2.2 mi to put-in)
F) Spring Rapids: Johnson Falls Rd to Schaeffer Rd (7.8 miles)
5.7 mi
7 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
Upstream from here (11.0 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 (14.8 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 (20.2 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 (24.0 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 (29.4 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 boat ramp provides access to the scenic Peshtigo River in the Town of Stephenson, located within the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest area. To reach the site, take the Peshtigo Exit off Highway 41 and head south on County Road B (East Front Street) toward the river. This access point serves as a gateway to the 3,200+ acres of water available for paddling and boating, including the river's flowages, backwaters, and islands.
Kayakers and canoeists will find this a practical launch point for exploring the lower Peshtigo River and its associated waterways. The area offers scenic paddling opportunities and access to popular fishing spots. If you're interested in extending your trip, watercraft-accessible campsites are available within the state forest system; paddlers should note that check-in is required at the Governor Thompson State Park office before setting up at any boat-in campsites. Parking may be limited in the area, so plan accordingly, especially during busy seasons.
Kayakers and canoeists will find this a practical launch point for exploring the lower Peshtigo River and its associated waterways. The area offers scenic paddling opportunities and access to popular fishing spots. If you're interested in extending your trip, watercraft-accessible campsites are available within the state forest system; paddlers should note that check-in is required at the Governor Thompson State Park office before setting up at any boat-in campsites. Parking may be limited in the area, so plan accordingly, especially during busy seasons.