Michigan whitewater - Michigamme River, Marquette County

Marquette county, Witbeck Rapids section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     2.5 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. 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. This section of Michigamme River in Michigan is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over
    and over. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of Marquette County and the cool fresh water
beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Michigamme River is about average; the month with most of the rain is June, and the driest month is February.
For the duration of the warm days of summer at Michigamme River temperatures are generally in the 70's while
 
overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Michigamme River dipping down into the-10's through winter nights.

Michigamme River, Witbeck Rapids 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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.2942
Longitude: -87.979

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.26129
Longitude: -87.98031

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Current weather conditions at Michigamme River, Michigan
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Local climate location: CRYSTAL FALLS 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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21 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Michigamme River.
 Whitewater Near Michigamme River:
Michigamme River, Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 2.5 miles long (Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground)
Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)
Brule River, Florence County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (Brule River Dam to Ryneers Road)
Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 9.3 miles long (White City Falls to 1 mile above CR565)
Paint River, Iron County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.8 miles long (Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids)
Menominee River, Marinette County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.9 miles long (Niagara to Highway 8)
Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 25 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 8.3 miles long (Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510)
Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.6 miles long (1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565)
Sturgeon River, Dickinson County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.7 miles long (Sturgeon Dam)
Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford)
 Ski Areas Near Michigamme River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 25 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 40 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 51 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 68 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 106 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 118 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 132 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 134 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 134 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 138 miles away, 638 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Michigamme River:
Super 8 Motel - Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 22 miles away
Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 22 miles away
Iron Mountain-Days Inn, Iron Mountain , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Michigamme River:
Silver Lake Resort, Channing, 5 miles away
Michigamme Shores Campground, Champion, 11 miles away
Norway Lake Park Paystation, Felch, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Michigamme River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 57 miles away
 Lakes Near Michigamme River

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