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
  The natural beauty of Gobebic/Ontonagon County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage section is just one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The campgrounds here at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch are pretty good. The Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage section of Ontonagon River - Middle
    Branch in Michigan is 8.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very
easy. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch is a good location of common rainfall; during September this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February. A short visit to Little Falls is always worthwhile.
Summer at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch
 
comes with high temperatures in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 10's while Ontonagon River - Middle Branch nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.

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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Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Michigan
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Local climate location: WATERSMEET 9 miles away


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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
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 107 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 116 miles away, 600 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
Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 24 miles away
Super 8 Motel - 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
 Lakes Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch

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