About Pike Wild River
The Pike Wild River flows from the mouth of the Pike River (T 34N, R 21E, section 3) upstream to its two headwater branches—one originating at the outlet of Coleman Lake (T 36N, R 18E, section 17) and the other at the outlet of North Pond (T 37N, R 18E, section 20). The river is accessible via public lands managed by the Wisconsin DNR and Marinette County, with roadside parking and minimally maintained pull-offs providing entry points along its course.
Three developed parking lots support canoe and kayak access at key crossings: the U.S. Highway 141 bridge, the County Highway K bridge, and the Pike River Road/Barker Road bridge. These are the primary access points for the most frequently paddled section of the river.