Michigan whitewater - Eagle River, Keweenaw County Keweenaw county, Phoenix to Eagle River Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     2.3 miles   The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting point is not too far from Houghton, as you can see on the road map further down. The Phoenix to Eagle River Falls section of Eagle River in Keweenaw County is 2.3 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of     paddling spots. The beautiful scenery of Keweenaw County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other stretches to paddle along Eagle River than the Phoenix to Eagle River Falls stretch. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: A pleasant place close to Eagle River is Eagle River Shoals. An average amount of precipitation falls at Eagle River; most of the snow falls during January, and the driest of the months is April. During   the warm months highs here at Eagle River reach the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Eagle River. Eagle River, Phoenix to Eagle River Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 2.3 miles Average Gradient: 122 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.38935 Longitude: -88.27847 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.41189 Longitude: -88.29703 Paddler input for Eagle River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Eagle River, Michigan Local climate location: HOUGHTON FAA AP 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet 14 miles away Set in the hills of Copper Country is the AmericInn of Calumet. Looking for the best powder for skiing and sledding? How about 10 percent of the worlds freshwater for sailing? Its all here in the UP. ... Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton 21 miles away At the Budget Host Inn, Houghton we are pleased to offer you a clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price while vising Houghton, Hancock and the rest of Michigans beautiful Keweenaw... Super 8 Motel - Houghton, Houghton 23 miles away Pride of Super 8 property located right on the Waterfront. Boat Docks are located directly in front of motel with fishing piers and grills for outdoor cooking. The Summer Gardens are spectacular. Mic...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Eagle River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Eagle 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 Houghton, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Houghton, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Eagle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.   Whitewater Near Eagle River: Gratiot River, Keweenaw County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Highway 41 to Lower Falls) Montreal River, Keweenaw County , 25 miles away, Class I(IV) - 13.8 miles long (Logging Road to Lake Superior) Ravine River, Baraga County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Slate River, Baraga County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Slate River, Baraga County , 29 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) Silver River, Baraga County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park)   Ski Areas Near Eagle River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 70 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 81 miles away, 500 vertical feet Loch Lomond, Ontario , 84 miles away, 750 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 98 miles away, 641 vertical feet   Hotels Near Eagle River: Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet , 14 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 21 miles away Super 8 Motel - Houghton, Houghton , 23 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 23 miles away Travelodge Houghton, Houghton , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Eagle River: Sunset Bay RV Resort, Allouez, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Eagle River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 23 miles away