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.   Kalamazoo River, Plainwell Swell road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 0.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.4308 Longitude: -85.63311 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.45619 Longitude: -85.66791 Paddler input for Kalamazoo River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kalamazoo River, Michigan Local climate location: BLOOMINGDALE 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Plainwell, Plainwell 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... Super 8 Motel - Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo 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... Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 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...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Kalamazoo River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo-Portage, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kalamazoo-Portage, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Kalamazoo River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kalamazoo River.   Ski Areas Near Kalamazoo River: Bittersweet, Michigan , 8 miles away, 350 vertical feet Timber Ridge, Michigan , 9 miles away, 240 vertical feet Swiss Valley, Michigan , 28 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cannonsburg, Michigan , 33 miles away, 250 vertical feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 92 miles away, 485 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kalamazoo River: Comfort Inn Plainwell, Plainwell , 0 miles away Super 8 Motel - Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo , 8 miles away Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo , 8 miles away Value Place Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kalamazoo River: Schnable Lake Family Campground, Martin, 5 miles away Hidden Ridge RV Community, Otsego, 5 miles away American Campgrounds, Kalamazoo, 6 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kalamazoo River: Prairiewood Golf Course, Otsego , 5 miles away Crestview Golf Club, Kalamazoo , 5 miles away Lake Doster Golf Club, Plainwell , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Kalamazoo River