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Wisconsin | Northeast Wisconsin
Peshtigo River
Farm Dam Landing to WPS Landing #12
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Plan
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Access plan
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Put in at Farm Dam Public Landing and take out at WPS Landing #12 for the Roaring Rapids section of the Peshtigo. This is a compact but serious whitewater route, with the USGS County C gauge inside the run.
Put-in
Farm Dam Public LandingOpen mapWisconsin Trail Guide notes that Farm Dam has separate commercial and public landings; use the northern public landing on Otter Creek.
Take-out
WPS Landing #12Open mapWPS Landing #12 is a large developed state-forest landing maintained by Wisconsin Public Service, with parking, trailer turnaround, trailer parking, water, and pit toilets.
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Access caveats
- Wisconsin Trail Guide notes that Farm Dam has separate commercial and public landings; use the northern public landing on Otter Creek.
- WPS Landing #12 is a large developed state-forest landing maintained by Wisconsin Public Service, with parking, trailer turnaround, trailer parking, water, and pit toilets.
- This route is for skilled whitewater paddlers or guided rafting groups. Casual rec boats should not treat it as a normal river float.
Watch for
- Continuous class II-IV rapids, including First Drop, Third Drop, Five Foot Falls, Horserace, and S-Curve.
- Sticky holes, ledges, boulder gardens, shallow rocky swim zones, and much stronger hydraulics as the County C gauge rises.
- Rapid level changes after rain, cold water, remote-feeling banks, and the need to scout and portage features that exceed your group skills.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, WI |
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| Target band | 4.00 ft to 5.30 ft |
| Low threshold | 3.60 ft |
| High threshold | 7.00 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Peshtigo P5 Roaring Rapids suggested river levels |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route level bands3.6 / 4.0-5.3 / 7.0 ft
Wisconsin Trail Guide lists below 3.6 ft as not recommended, 3.6 to 4.0 ft as low runnable, 4.0 to 4.5 ft as low but enjoyable, 4.5 to 5.3 ft as medium runnable, 5.3 to 6.0 ft as medium-high, 6.0 to 7.0 ft as high runnable for advanced big-water paddlers, and above 7.0 ft as rare, unusually high flow.
- Gauge fitUSGS 04067958 at County C
Wisconsin Trail Guide says the gauge corresponding with the Roaring Rapids chart is located in this segment and should accurately indicate river levels and conditions in the reach.
- Official routeFarm Dam Landing to Boat Landing #12
Wisconsin DNR describes the short Roaring Rapids section from Farm Dam Landing to Boat Landing #12 as a skilled-paddler route with some of the most intense whitewater in the area, and says Boat Landing #12 has ample parking and an easy take-out.
- Endpoint coordinates45.41351, -88.34615 to 45.38092, -88.30101
Wisconsin Trail Guide maps Farm Dam Public Landing and WPS Landing #12 with NAD83/WGS84 coordinates and identifies both as developed landings with parking.
- Whitewater corroborationAW reach 2305
American Whitewater identifies the Roaring Rapids / Otter Creek-to-WPS Landing reach with the Peshtigo River near Wabeno gauge and describes the same class II-IV whitewater corridor.
- Gauge metadataCounty C bridge gauge
USGS places 04067958 on the Peshtigo River near Wabeno, 12 feet north of County Trunk Highway C and 50 feet from the river edge, matching the route-corridor gauge described by Wisconsin Trail Guide.
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Peshtigo River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Peshtigo River?
Paddle Today watches Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, WI and treats 4.00 ft to 5.30 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Peshtigo River route start and end?
This route starts at Farm Dam Public Landing and ends at WPS Landing #12, about 5.2 mi on the water.
Is this Peshtigo River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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