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 beautiful scenery of Michigan and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. 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, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The Thayer Road to FS Road 178 section is one
    of many paddling sections in this river system. The Thayer Road to FS Road 178 section of Ontonagon River is 9.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II(IV) section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Since you're
on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater paddling here in the Gogebic Range is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Ontonagon River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are usually in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Ontonagon River.
 
Ontonagon River gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month is February.

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

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Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 92 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ontonagon River:
Black Bear Lodge, Saint Germain , 22 miles away
Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 23 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
 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

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