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Northeastern Marinette County, Wisconsin has some of the finest whitewater in the Midwest. The Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers are the primary areas for kayaking and rafting. Most of the waterfalls are in the Crivitz, Amberg, and Pembine recreational areas, 50-80 miles north of Green Bay Wisconsin. All the waterfalls are easy walking distances from parking areas. Most are located within the County Park system. A small daily or annual park entrance fee is needed for all Marinette County Parks.
A beautiful county park on the Pike River, just south of Amberg on Highway 141.
Piers Gorge Located on the Menominee River. Cross the bridge into Michigan on Highway 8 near Niagara and watch for signs. Take a left at sign and go to the end of the road. It's about a 1/2 mile walk to the rapids. Great rafting at these falls.
Long Slide Falls Continue on Morgan Park Road to a sign showing the turnoff to Long Slide Falls. A parking area is provided.
From Long Slide Falls, you may want to travel a couple of miles east to Morgan Park for camping, swimming, and picnicking.
Twelve Foot Falls:
From the north, take Lily Lake Road south off of Highway 8, and follow the signs to Twelve Foot Falls Park.
Eighteen Foot Falls Eighteen Foot Falls are about 1 mile from Twelve Foot Falls. Go north from the park to the second sand road on the right. Drive or walk to the parking area. Follow the foot path to Eighteen Foot Falls on the Pike River. Carney Rapids on the Pike River Take Highway 8 west from US-141 (just south
of Pembine) to County Road A. Turn south and go to
the first bridge, about 2 miles. Carney Rapids is a delightful rapids that can
be viewed from the bridge on the west side of the
road. The road to Four Foot Falls is just north of
the bridge on County Road A where Carney Rapids is
located. This is a gravel road that leads to a
parking lot. The path to the falls is not well marked, so
be careful. Horseshoe Falls: From Twelve Foot Falls Park take Twelve Foot Falls Road south of Trout Haven Road to Forest Road 510 (FR510). Take FR-510 about 1/2 mile to the turnoff to the falls (watch for sign). This turnoff leads to a small parking area where a walking trail leads to the falls. The roads leading to Horseshoe Falls can be rough, particularly in bad weather. Bull Falls at Amberg Take Highway K east of Highway 141 about 1/2 mile to the power line right-of-way. Walk a couple blocks north under the lines. A path takes you to the rapids on the Pike River
Take Parkway Road from Crivitz or Highway 8
to McClintock Park on the Peshtigo River. The Falls is a series of rapids with bridges
for exceptional views. Camping and picnicking areas are available.
Continue north on Parkway to the Goodman Park
road. These Falls, located on the Peshtigo River,
are beautiful with picnic areas, campsites. hiking
trails, and a playground. Goodman Park Lodge is available for day
use. Goodman Park is a great place for pictures with the large rock backgrounds and attractive Falls. One of the favorite places for local residents. Veteran's Falls Veteran's Falls is located in Veteran's Memorial Park on the Thunder River on Parkway Road. Steep slopes with steps lead from the playground to a wooden bridge over the falls. Quiver Falls on the Menominee River Quiver Falls is located west of Pembine on
County Road R. Go past the ISP plant and turn right
at the next intersection and cross the railroad
tracks. Take the left fork in the road after you
cross the railroad tracks for about a mile to a
parking area. A short path leads to the river and
you will find the falls about 1/4 mile
upstream.
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