Michigan whitewater - Carp River, Marquette County
Marquette
county,
Carp Lake dam to CR553 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V(V+) 2.5 miles
The nature scenery of Marquette County and the water flowing gracefully down Carp River beats anything. The Carp Lake dam to CR553 stretch of Carp River in Marquette County is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The starting location
is a short drive from Marquette, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are
safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: Skiing at Marquette is one of those things you just ought to do. Carp River is a good place of common rainfall; through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February.
Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Carp River, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are generally in the 20's with temperatures at Carp River dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.
2 miles away
Conveniently located on US 41 close to shopping, restaurants, downtown, museums, and Lake Superior. Northern Michigan University 3 miles. Ski Waxing Room on premises. All Comfort Suites are smoke free...
2 miles away
5 Sunburst Chairmans Award Property Newly renovated 2004 and 2006 Free High Speed Wireless Internet in all Rooms & Public Areas 14-person gazebo whirlpool Gift shop Indoor pool, sau...
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The Holiday Inn of Marquette is the area®s largest full-service hotel. A perfect choice for your hotel accommodations and located with-in minutes of downtown Marquette, Northern Michigan Univers...
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