Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing

River Float Trips

The River Float Trips are fast becoming a favorite past time of all ages. With three organized float trips each year on the Menominee River, you can enjoy a nice day of floating down the river. However, you don't have to wait for an organized trip to do your own river float trip. Simply choose a river, find a boat landing for a beginning point and another for an end location, grab a flotation device and go! (Two vehicles are usually needed to do these trip on your own).

Both the Peshtigo and Menominee River's offer excellent stretches of mildly flowing waters that make your float trip both enjoyable and very relaxing. This is an excellent way to relieve the stresses of a long week.

Main river routes for the float trips include Wausaukee to Bear Point (approximately 4hrs), Crivitz to Hwy 141 South of Crivitz, (approximately 3hrs) and Hwy W to Hwy 64 (approximately 4hrs). Keep in mind that the float times are approximate due to river current.

You can float in whatever makes you comfortable. Many use conventional inner-tubes or rafts, but others have used inflatable swimming pools, air beds, inflatable chairs, inflatable boats, paddle boats, and yes, canoes and kayaks. It is ideal to bring an extra floatation device for a cooler so you can bring refreshments for your trip.

A great activity for the entire family. It is law that all minors wear life jackets while on the river.

Kayaking / Canoeing / Tubing

The Peshtigo River Trail – (11 Miles)

Kayaking or canoeing in the Peshtigo River Trail on the lower Peshtigo River is a great way to spend a day enjoying nature. Passing hemlock stands, hardwood floodplains and marshes, you have the opportunity to view wildlife and stop at historical points along the way. You can pick up a water trail map brochure at the Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce, 601 Marinette Ave., Marinette, WI 54143.

The Peshtigo River State Forest - (715) 757-3965

Home to Caldron Falls, High Falls and Johnson Falls Flowages, the Peshtigo River State Forest has forested uplands and granite rock outcroppings that surround the waters. The forest also includes a small section of river near Peshtigo and a reservoir called Potato Rapids. Offering 3200-acres of scenic boating opportunities with access to the islands and backwaters of the Peshtigo River Flowages, there are 16 boat landings open for several types of boating. Great for all ages, you will learn basic boat handling skills and be able to explore the natural shoreline and tranquil inlets, viewing wildlife and scenic beauty along the way.

Canoe camping can be found on Johnson Falls Flowage and the free flowing Peshtigo River. There are 10 designated canoe campsites. Three sites are located on Johnson Falls where canoeists can launch at Boat Landing #14. Seven sites are located on the Peshtigo River between Johnson Falls Dam and Spring Rapids. Various launches are located downstream from the dam. Yellow signs visible from the water designate where the sites are located. Sites are accessible by watercraft only and offer a tent pad and fire ring. A privy is nearby. There is no potable water available at the sites.

Governor Thompson State Park – (715) 757-3979

The Park includes two inland lakes (both non-motorized) and is located on Caldron Falls Flowage. The park is in the development process and construction is ongoing. Woods Lake now has a picnic area, rest rooms and a shelter pavilion. The South Bay Boat Landing (#13) includes a new parking area, two concrete boat ramps, boarding dock, rest rooms and a fishing pier.

Lower Peshtigo River

If lazy river tubing is your style, the Peshtigo River Campground (south of Crivitz) offers canoe and tube rentals. Delivering you to the drop location, you can spend

your day floating at your own pace along a gentler portion of the mighty Peshtigo River.

Upper Peshtigo River

For the more daring kayak enthusiast, the upper Peshtigo River offers exciting

white water adventures. In the spring and early summer, melting snow and

rainstorms swell the river’s flow enough to thrill even the most hard core adrenaline seekers. Reaching class IV and V, the upper Peshtigo River will challenge even the most experienced kayaker.

Johnson and Sandstone Flowage

East of the Peshtigo River State Forest are the Johnson and Sandstone Flowages. This area has swift currents but isn’t as challenging as the “Roaring Rapids” section of the Peshtigo River.

Menominee River

Start your trip just below the rapids end on the Menominee River. Take a scenic and relaxing float while viewing the beautiful wooded bluffs.

Bear Point Yacht Club - River Float Trip organizers

W5154 Hwy 180
Wausaukee, WI 54177

715-856-5092

For assistance in planning your own river float trip, offering an end location with dock and parking and a shuttle back to the beginning point, call 715-856-5921.

Tube & Canoe Rentals

Best Friends Kayak - Kayak Rentals, Guided and Self-guided Tours

N7461 Left Foot Lake Rd.
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-7200

http://www.bestfriendskayaking.com/

Cory Palmcook
(920) 562-0506
cory@bestfriendskayaking.com

Nancy Perry
(920) 737-0938

nancy@bestfriendskayaking.com

Kimberly Trent
(920) 737-1119
kim@bestfriendskayaking.com

Peshtigo River Campground - Tube & Canoe Rentals, River Float Trips

W7948 Airport Road

Crivitz, WI 54114

(715) 854-2986

www.peshtigorivercampground.com

The Peshtigo River Campground is located on the Peshtigo River, just south of Crivitz and west of Highway 141 on Airport Road. They offer both canoe and tube rentals for relaxing floats down the river. This includes free shuttle service to the launch site. Kick back and relax as you float down the Historical Peshtigo River. View wildlife and nature in this pristine setting, picnic or take a break at one of the many sandbars along your journey. Take 2 hours or 6 - there's no rush getting back to the campground. Take your time and enjoy the great outdoors.

Wildman Great Outdoors - Tube Floats & Kayak Lessons

N22200 Bomber Rd.
Niagara, WI 54151

(715) 757-2938

(888) 813-8524

www.wildmanranch.com

Wildman Great Outdoors is located on the Menominee River. Your lazy river tube will begin just below Pier's Gorge. You will be able to relax and drift along the mighty Menominee River and view the scenic bluffs of the gorge.

Wildman Whitewater Ranch - Action Adventure Resort - Tube Floats & Kayak Lessons

N12080 Allison Lane

Athelstane, WI 54104

(715) 757-2938

(888) 813-8524

www.wildmanranch.com

Wildman Ranch – Action Adventure Resort offers guided sea kayaking tours on Caldron Falls Flowage.

Kirby Hills Ranch - Canoe Rentals

W10449 Cty W

Crivitz, WI 54114

(715)-291-8278

www.kirbyhillsranch.com