Michigan whitewater - Michigamme River, Marquette County

Marquette county, Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     2.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. If you're coming from Iron Mountain it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground section is one of them. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting
    your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Michigamme River in Michigan is 2.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater
according to American Whitewater. 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The beautiful scenery of Marquette County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Michigamme River is
 
close to the national average; most of the rain falls all through September; February is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the warm months highs here at Michigamme River get into the 70's; the nighttime is a little cooler of course, ordinarily in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Michigamme River.
A journey to Dutchman Point near Michigamme River is always a magnificent idea.

Michigamme River, Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.48369
Longitude: -88.06971

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.45583
Longitude: -88.07181

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Current weather conditions at Michigamme River, Michigan
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Local climate location: ALBERTA FORD FOR CTR 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming
27 miles away
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30 miles away
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30 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Michigamme River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Michigamme River.
 Whitewater Near Michigamme River:
Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)
Michigamme River, Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 2.5 miles long (Witbeck Rapids)
Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford)
Huron River - East Br., Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 5.6 miles long (AAA Road to Skanee Rd)
Slate River, Baraga County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls)
Ravine River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Slate River, Baraga County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Salmon Trout River, Marquette County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 8.7 miles long (Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550)
Silver River, Baraga County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)
Tioga River, Baraga County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River)
 Ski Areas Near Michigamme River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 35 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 45 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 77 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Michigamme River:
Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 27 miles away
Super 8 Iron Mountain MI, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Michigamme River:
Michigamme Shores Campground, Champion, 8 miles away
Silver Lake Resort, Channing, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Michigamme River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 46 miles away
 Lakes Near Michigamme River

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