Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County Ontonagon county, Highway 45 to Ontonagon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     23.1 miles   The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the water flowing gracefully down Ontonagon River have people coming here. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Highway 45 to Ontonagon section is just one of many. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Highway 45 to Ontonagon section of Ontonagon River is 23.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles     activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Ontonagon River all through the warm days of summer are in the 70's while night lows are generally in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are regularly in the   10's while Ontonagon River overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the-10's. The amount of rain that falls at Ontonagon River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Have a great hiking adventure along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Ontonagon River, Highway 45 to Ontonagon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 23.1 miles Average Gradient: 3 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.7001 Longitude: -89.1591 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.87211 Longitude: -89.32145 Paddler input for Ontonagon River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City 8 miles away Ten percent of the worlds freshwater laps at the shore outside your window. A bonfire burns out on the beach, and you settle in to the quiet of the beautiful Porcupine Mountains. The AmericInn Lodge a... Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River 40 miles away Nestled on the forested edge of the world's largest inland chain of lakes, Wild Eagle Lodge is the perfect destination for individuals and families who love nature for the beauty, fun and inspiration ... Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River 40 miles away Combining comfortable accommodations with 100 beautiful acres, the Settle Inn and Suites Eagle River offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the Northwoods of Wisconsin. When you check into the Settle In...   Gogebic Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Gogebic Range. Gogebic Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Gogebic Range. All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River.   Whitewater Near Ontonagon River: Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road) Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam) Baltimore River, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon) Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 19 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County , 23 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage)   Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River: Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 28 miles away, 641 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 52 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 54 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 60 miles away, 600 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 82 miles away, 400 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 93 miles away, 700 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 106 miles away, 500 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 126 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ontonagon River: Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 8 miles away Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 40 miles away Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 40 miles away Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 40 miles away Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ontonagon River: Tom's Tours and Campground, Ontonagon, 3 miles away River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 7 miles away Matchwood Campground, Gogebic County, 19 miles away   Trails Near Ontonagon River: North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Ontonagon River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 50 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 66 miles away