Thornton's Rafting Resort & Campgrounds

Name, Address & Telephone

Thornton's Rafting Resort & Campgrounds
W12882 Parkway Road
Athelstane, WI 54104

Telephone: 715-757-3311
Email: thorntons@webcntrl.com
Link to their web site: http://www.thorntonsresort.com

Directions to Outfitter

They are located in Northeastern Wisconsin, just 70 miles north of Green Bay. Take Hwy 43 North out of Milwaukee to 41 N in Green Bay. Stay on 41 until you see Hwy 141 N and continue into Crivitz. In Crivitz, turn left and follow Cty A to Cty X. Turn left on Cty X, follow the signs to Parkway Road, turn right on and follow Parkway Road for five miles till you see Thornton's Whitewater Rafting Resort & Campgrounds.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Menominee River, Peshtigo River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Old Farm Dam Road
* Most Often Used Take Out: Thornton's Personal Takeout
* Distance Between Above Points: 5 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 2 to 3 Hours

Operating Season

April to October

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$27 per person

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$27 per person

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles
Put-In
Take-Out

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Off-Season Discounts
Weekday Discounts
Outfitted Float Trips
Guided Float Trips
Kayaking Lessons

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe, kayak or raft for a flat fee of $15.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Camping Equipment
Kayaks
Rubber Rafts

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 51 to 75 kayaks.
This outfitter operates approximately 226 to 250 rafts.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Hyside, Vanguard and Star.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beer
Beverages
Cigarettes
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Used Watercraft
Waterway Maps

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground
Mobile Home(s)
Cabin(s)

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$7.50 per person per night.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Boating
Concessions
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Game Room
Hiking
Hot Showers
Indoor Lodge
Picnic Benches
Shelter(s)
Swimming in Lake
Trailer Sites with Electricity (no water or sewer)
Trailer Sites with Electricity and Water (no sewer)

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed in watercraft.
You MUST pick up after your pet.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

Better Business Bureau
Crivitz Recreation Association
Marinette Chamber of Commerce