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   The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Delta County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The Highway 2 to Highway 35 section of Ford River in Michigan is 7.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The starting location is a reasonable     drive from Escanaba, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other stretches to paddle along Ford River than the Highway 2 to Highway 35 stretch. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Ford River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink   down into the 50's. During the winter highs are frequently in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Ford River. Ford River is a good place of normal rainfall; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. 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, 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... Escanaba MI Travelodge, Escanaba 7 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...   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 , 86 miles away, 200 vertical feet Homestead, Michigan , 92 miles away, 375 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 375 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 107 miles away, 500 vertical feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 122 miles away, 485 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 129 miles away, 214 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 138 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ford River: Comfort Suites Escanaba, Escanaba , 5 miles away Best Western Pioneer Inn, Escanaba , 6 miles away Escanaba MI Travelodge, Escanaba , 7 miles away Econo Lodge Escanaba, Escanaba , 7 miles away Super 8 Motel - 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