Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County Ontonagon county, Thayer Road to FS Road 178 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(IV)     9.7 miles   The Thayer Road to FS Road 178 stretch of Ontonagon River is 9.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(IV) section. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the water flowing gracefully down Ontonagon River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There's camping available near Ontonagon River. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Ontonagon River during the warm days of summer are in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are generally in the   10's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Ontonagon River fall into the-10's. Ontonagon River gets a normal amount of annual rainfall; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Ontonagon River, Thayer Road to FS Road 178 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(IV) Length: 9.7 miles Average Gradient: 27 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.33599 Longitude: -89.45194 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.40909 Longitude: -89.34265 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 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Black Bear Lodge, Saint Germain 22 miles away Situated on 2,100 feet of shoreline on Little Saint Germain Lake, Black Bear Lodge offers a variety of accommodation styles sure to suit your needs. Guest cottages, suites, luxury lodge homes and priv... 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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 Merrill, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Ontonagon River. 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 - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28) Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road) Baltimore River, Ontonagon County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County , 21 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45) Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)   Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River: Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 28 miles away, 641 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 40 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 42 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 48 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 51 miles away, 500 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 400 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 108 miles away, 265 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 109 miles away, 500 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 1088 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ontonagon River: Black Bear Lodge, Saint Germain , 22 miles away Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 23 miles away Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 23 miles away Rustic Manor Motor Lodge, Saint Germain , 23 miles away Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ontonagon River: Matchwood Campground, Gogebic County, 6 miles away Cedar Campground, Gogebic County, 8 miles away Langford Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Gogebic County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Ontonagon River: Alligator Eye Trail, Gogebic County , 11 miles away North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Ontonagon River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 68 miles away   Lakes Near Ontonagon River