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 wonderful Michigan scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Big Iron River in Ontonagon County is 4.3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beauty of the Gogebic Range is a great plus for this river. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the     rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The White Pine to Silver City section is the only paddling section along Big Iron River. There's camping available near Big Iron River. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Big Iron River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 10's, and nighttime lows in the-10's   for Big Iron River. That right there is plenty of entertaining things already but it goes on, the Gogebic Range has it all. Don't leave Big Iron River without first paying a visit to Bonanza Falls. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Pewabeck Falls; if you like skiing, you're in luck; Porcupine Mountain is pretty near. An average amount of precipitation falls at Big Iron River; August is when you get the most rain here while February is usually the driest month. 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. Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City 17 miles away Ten percent of the worlds freshwater laps at the shore outside your window. A bonfire burns out on the beach, and you settle in to the quiet of the beautiful Porcupine Mountains. The AmericInn Lodge a... Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood 42 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate... Black Bear Lodge, Saint Germain 43 miles away Situated on 2,100 feet of shoreline on Little Saint Germain Lake, Black Bear Lodge offers a variety of accommodation styles sure to suit your needs. Guest cottages, suites, luxury lodge homes and priv...   Gogebic Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Gogebic Range. Gogebic Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Gogebic Range. All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. 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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 Loch Lomond, Ontario , 73 miles away, 750 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 88 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Iron River: Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 17 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 Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 44 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