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   This stretch of Michigamme River in Marquette County is 2.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Marquette County and the water flowing gracefully down Michigamme River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The put-in is not too far from Iron Mountain, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back     to the start over and over. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. 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. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: If you're here at Michigamme River, do take a tour to Dutchman Point. Michigamme River is a good spot of typical rain; during the month of September you get the most rain around here; the driest month   of the year is February. During the months of summer at Michigamme River highs are generally in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are typically in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Michigamme River. 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 Paddler input for Michigamme River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Michigamme River, Michigan 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 Enjoy convenient access to a variety of outdoor attractions and several corporate locations at this full-service Ishpeming, Michigan hotel. Conveniently situated off of Northern Michigan's Highway 4... Super 8 Motel - Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain 30 miles away The Award-Winning Pride of Super 8 Iron Mountain is conveniently located on Hwy 2/141, just 2 mi from downtown shopping, 3 mi from fishing areas, with snowmobiling trail access, golf courses nearby, w... Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain 30 miles away Legal snowmobile access on property. Located near award winning Timberstone Golf Course and ski hills. 100 miles north of Green Bay, WI. Not 100 miles east to Dultuh, MN. Similar City name exists. If ...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Michigamme River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Michigamme 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 Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin 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.       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 Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 110 miles away, 641 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 116 miles away, 200 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 131 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 133 miles away, 465 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 133 miles away, 700 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 136 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Michigamme River: Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 27 miles away Super 8 Motel - Iron Mountain, 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