Michigan whitewater - Ford River, Delta County Delta county, Highway 2 to Highway 35 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7.75 miles   If you're coming from Escanaba it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Highway 2 to Highway 35 section of Ford River in Michigan is 7.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The scenic beauty of Delta County and the playfulness     of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. 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. There's camping available near Ford River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Ford River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls during August, and the driest of the months is February. High temperatures at Ford River all through the months of summer are in the 70's, and through   summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are mostly in the 20's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Ford River descend into the 0's. Ford River, Highway 2 to Highway 35 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 7.75 miles Average Gradient: 11 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.73428 Longitude: -87.19303 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.67976 Longitude: -87.1426 Paddler input for Ford River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ford River, Michigan Local climate location: ESCANABA 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Suites Escanaba, Escanaba 5 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... Best Western Pioneer Inn & Suites, Escanaba 6 miles away Looking for a quiet getaway? The Best Western Pioneer Inn & Suites provides a great night's sleep and much more! Grab a bite to eat and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at Pacino's, our hotel restaura... Americas Best Value Inn Escanaba, Escanaba 7 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...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Ford River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Ford 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 Ford River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ford River.   Whitewater Near Ford River: Escanaba River, Delta County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 17 miles long (Boney Falls Dam to CR420) Escanaba River, Marquette County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin) Escanaba River, Marquette County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Gwinn to River Road)   Ski Areas Near Ford River: Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 13 miles away, 200 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 42 miles away, 600 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 81 miles away, 200 vertical feet Homestead, Michigan , 92 miles away, 320 vertical feet Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Michigan , 99 miles away, 375 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ford River: Comfort Suites Escanaba, Escanaba , 5 miles away Best Western Pioneer Inn & Suites, Escanaba , 6 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Escanaba, Escanaba , 7 miles away Econo Lodge Escanaba, Escanaba , 7 miles away Super 8 Escanaba, Escanaba , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ford River: Brevort Lake Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 5 miles away Camp Seven Lake Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 5 miles away Carp River Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Ford River: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 51 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ford River: Highland Golf Club, Escanaba , 6 miles away Escanaba Country Club, Escanaba , 7 miles away