Michigan whitewater - Kalamazoo River, Allegan County
Allegan
county,
Plainwell Swell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 0.2 miles
If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in is not too far from Kalamazoo-Portage, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Michigan and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is the only paddling stretch along Kalamazoo
River. The campgrounds here at Kalamazoo River are pretty good. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months at Kalamazoo River temperatures are
usually in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's with temperatures at Kalamazoo River dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights. Kalamazoo River gets a typical amount of rain; September is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February.
This Plainwell hotel is conveniently located off US 131, halfway between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. The Comfort Inn is minutes from attractions like the Bittersweet Ski Area, the Holland Tulip Festiv...
8 miles away
* Located next to the Prarie Golf Course * Located 3 miles from Western Michigan University * Located 3 miles from Kalamazoo College * Fairgrounds 6 miles * Downtown 5 miles * Airport 8 mi...
8 miles away
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College are all within 5 minutes of this Red Roof. Only 4 miles southwest of town, this hotel is also just 7 miles from t...
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