Michigan whitewater - Bear River, Emmet County Emmet county, Petoskey section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     1 miles   Is there a groomed trail for hike back on in the winter? Says The Petoskey section of Bear River in Emmet County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along Bear River. This is a very short     section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Bear River. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: Really great skiing awaits you at Boyne Highlands. High temperatures at Bear River through the summertime are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Bear River through the wintertime usually descend into the 10's.; September is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.   Bear River, Petoskey road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 75 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.3647 Longitude: -84.96151 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.3757 Longitude: -84.96061 Paddler input for Bear River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bear River, Michigan Local climate location: CROSS VILLAGE 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Staffords Perry Hotel, Petoskey The only hotel in Downtown Petoskey - overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Stay right downtown and walk to Shopping, Dining, Pubs, Parks, Art Galleries, and the Waterfront. Open year round, our full ser... Bay Harbor Resort And Marina, Petoskey Enjoy the splendor of Bay Harbor with luxurious accommodations at the Bay Harbor Resort & Marina, Hotel and Conference Center. Breathtaking scenery, exquisite shopping and dining in the vibrant Vill... Hampton Inn Suites Petoskey MI, Petoskey The Hampton Inn - Suites Petoskey hotel in Michigan is a charming 77-room hotel with whirlpool rooms. The Hampton Inn - Suites Petoskey has a spacious lobby with a fireplace that provides a relaxing...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Bear River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bear River, Michigan. Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Bear River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear River.   Whitewater Near Bear River: Sturgeon River, Cheboygan County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Trowbridge Road to Indian River)   Ski Areas Near Bear River: Boyne Highlands, Michigan , 5 miles away, 552 vertical feet Nubs Nob, Michigan , 6 miles away, 427 vertical feet Boyne Mountain, Michigan , 10 miles away, 500 vertical feet Shanty Creek, Michigan , 26 miles away, 450 vertical feet Treetops, Michigan , 30 miles away, 225 vertical feet Hanson Hills, Michigan , 38 miles away, 225 vertical feet Skyline Ski Slide, Michigan , 43 miles away, 210 vertical feet Homestead, Michigan , 73 miles away, 320 vertical feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 76 miles away, 485 vertical feet Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Michigan , 82 miles away, 375 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bear River: Staffords Perry Hotel, Petoskey , 1 miles away Bay Harbor Resort And Marina, Petoskey , 1 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Petoskey MI, Petoskey , 1 miles away Baywinds Inn of Petoskey, Petoskey , 1 miles away Apple Tree Inn By Resort Bookings, Petoskey , 1 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear River: K O A Kampgrounds, Petoskey, 5 miles away Crooked River RV Park, Alanson, 13 miles away Camp Sea-Gull, Charlevoix, 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Bear River: Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, Petoskey , 3 miles away Wequetonsing Golf Club, Harbor Springs , 3 miles away Bay Harbor Golf Club, Petoskey , 4 miles away