Michigan whitewater - Escanaba River, Marquette County
Marquette
county,
Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 10 miles
This section of Escanaba River in Michigan is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Escanaba, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of Marquette County and the water flowing gracefully down Escanaba River have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections
here are pretty easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling
muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.
Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Escanaba River is a quite normal location;
the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain while February is frequently the driest month. For the period of the summer months, highs mostly are in the 70's at Escanaba River. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. All through the winter the highs are usually in the 20's, and night lows at Escanaba River all through the winter typically drop into the 0's.
20 miles away
This 90 room motel is located conveniently off US 2 and US 41 in beautiful Escanaba, MI. The motel offers such amenities as Free High Speed Internet Access, Free SuperStart Continental Breakfast with ...
20 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn is conveniently located off of US-2/US-41 in beautiful Escanaba, Michigan. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, Escanaba has something for everyone. We are located within...
20 miles away
The Comfort Suites of Escanaba is an all-suite facility located less than one mile from the beaches along Lake Michigan. The hotel features an indoor water playground, fitness room, tanning parlor, fr...
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