Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River East Branch, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County
Ontonagon
county,
East Branch Road to Highway 45 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 7.5 miles
This section of Ontonagon River East Branch in Michigan is 7.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and
some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Ontonagon River East Branch; August is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. All through the warm days of summer at Ontonagon River East Branch highs are generally in the 70's while nighttime lows are usually in the 50's.
High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 10's with temperatures at Ontonagon River East Branch dipping down into the-10's throughout winter nights.
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These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River East Branch.
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Baltimore River, Ontonagon
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage)
Sturgeon River - West Branch, Houghton
County
, 23 miles away, Class I-IV - 4.4 miles long (Newberry Road to S Laird Road)