Michigan whitewater - Big Iron River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County Ontonagon county, White Pine to Silver City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.3 miles   The White Pine to Silver City section of Big Iron River in Ontonagon County is 4.3 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding.     This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Big Iron River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the White Pine to Silver City section is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The river winds through the Gogebic Range and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Porcupine Mountain is a brilliant local ski area, and Bonanza Falls is always fun to check out. That right there is a load of entertaining stuff already but it goes on, the Gogebic Range has it all. Pewabeck   Falls is a pleasant local attraction. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Big Iron River; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Throughout the days of summer highs here at Big Iron River reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 10's; overnight lows all through the winter for Big Iron River tend to be in the-10's. Big Iron River, White Pine to Silver City road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.3 miles Average Gradient: 31 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.76048 Longitude: -89.59356 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.82997 Longitude: -89.57014 Paddler input for Big Iron River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Iron River, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 27 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Iron River.   Whitewater Near Big Iron River: Little Iron River, Ontonagon County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.5 miles long (Nonesuch Falls to Highway 107) Union River, Ontonagon County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.3 miles long (Union River cabin to campground) Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 18 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam) Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.7 miles long (above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior) Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge) Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178) Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon)   Ski Areas Near Big Iron River: Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 5 miles away, 641 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 30 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 32 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 38 miles away, 600 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 59 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 88 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 128 miles away, 500 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 129 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Iron River: Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 17 miles away Bluffs Inn, Bessemer , 37 miles away Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 42 miles away Black Bear Lodge, Saint Germain , 43 miles away Rustic Manor Motor Lodge, Saint Germain , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Iron River: Ontonagon County Park Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 12 miles away Matchwood Campground, Gogebic County, 18 miles away River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 18 miles away   Trails Near Big Iron River: Alligator Eye Trail, Gogebic County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Big Iron River: Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 56 miles away