Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County

Gobebic/Ontonagon county, Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     8.4 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This section of Ontonagon River - Middle Branch in Gobebic/Ontonagon County is 8.4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem
    but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon.
The wonderful Gobebic/Ontonagon County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The campgrounds here at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summertime months at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch temperatures are typically in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 10's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Ontonagon
 
River - Middle Branch temperatures dip to the 0's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is generally September, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
A visit to Ontonagon River - Middle Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Little Falls.

Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 8.4 miles
Average Gradient: 9 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.31105
Longitude: -89.05273

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.40668
Longitude: -89.12867

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Local climate location: WATERSMEET 9 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 - Middle Branch.
 Whitewater Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45)
Baltimore River, Ontonagon County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon)
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 21 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
 Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 31 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 44 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 61 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 63 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 70 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 89 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 94 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 22 miles away
Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 22 miles away
Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 23 miles away
Days Inn Eagle River, Eagle River , 24 miles away
Super 8 Eagle River, Eagle River , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Marion Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Gogebic County, 4 miles away
Paulging Pond Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 6 miles away
Robbins Pond Campground, Ontonagon County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 17 miles away
Kentuck-Spectacle Lake Trail, Vilas County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 52 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course, Watersmeet , 7 miles away

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