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.
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