Michigan whitewater - Escanaba River, Delta County Delta county, Boney Falls Dam to CR420 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     17 miles   I have floated the Escanaba River years ago. We always did it in early spring to take advantage of the high water of spring run off. In June our church kayak club ran the river, and found the water flow was way down. In some spots it barely covered the rocks in the river. Two weeks later our son and a friend tried it and they ended up pulling out and walking as the flow was so low. recommend those wishing to make the run to check out: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mi/nwis/uv?04059000 river flows below 1000 cubic feet per second will leave the river     low. High flows of course gives more white water in the rapids! Also for a bit shorter trip you can put in at Burnt Camp access sight which is about a mile SE of Cornell on County Road 426. On the Boney Falls put in watch for Bald Eagles as there are currently three nest pair backing their home on the backwater of the dam. They love to fish the river lower river which is a great trout steam. Also along the river are whitetail deer, black bear and many different birds. Says Charlie Myers Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Escanaba, as you can see on the road map further down. There are plenty of other sections in this river system   that can be paddled as well. The natural beauty of Delta County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section of Escanaba River in Delta County is 17 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warmest time of the year highs here at Escanaba River get into the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Escanaba River. An average amount of rainfall falls at Escanaba River; the month with most of the rain is September, and February on the other hand is the driest. Escanaba River, Boney Falls Dam to CR420 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 17 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.98042 Longitude: -87.27045 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.83998 Longitude: -87.09096 Paddler input for Escanaba River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Escanaba River, Michigan Local climate location: MARQUETTE 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Escanaba, Escanaba 9 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 ... Escanaba MI Travelodge, Escanaba 9 miles away The Travelodge Escanaba is located on Highway US 2 and 41 and M 35, next to Bay de Noc Community College and the YMCA. The hotel is also close to shopping and restaurants. Free casino shuttle servic... Comfort Suites Escanaba, Escanaba 10 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...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Escanaba River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Escanaba 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 Escanaba, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Escanaba, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Escanaba River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Escanaba River.   Whitewater Near Escanaba River: Ford River, Delta County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 7.75 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 35) Escanaba River, Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin) Escanaba River, Marquette County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Gwinn to River Road) Chocolay River, Marquette County , 25 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Cty Road BH) Escanaba River - East Branch, Marquette County , 28 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.25 miles long (Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.9 miles long (Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near Escanaba River: Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 11 miles away, 200 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 33 miles away, 600 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 200 vertical feet Homestead, Michigan , 97 miles away, 375 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 105 miles away, 500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan , 106 miles away, 375 vertical feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 129 miles away, 485 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 137 miles away, 214 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 145 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Escanaba River: Super 8 Motel - Escanaba, Escanaba , 9 miles away Escanaba MI Travelodge, Escanaba , 9 miles away Comfort Suites Escanaba, Escanaba , 10 miles away Best Western Pioneer Inn, Escanaba , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Escanaba, Escanaba , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Escanaba River: Brevort Lake Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 10 miles away Camp Seven Lake Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 10 miles away Carp River Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Escanaba River: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 46 miles away