Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County

Ontonagon county, Highway 2 to Highway 45 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS I-III     25 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. 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. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The Highway 2 to Highway 45
stretch of Ontonagon River - Middle Branch in Ontonagon County is 25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The warmest time of the year at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch arrives with high temperatures in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. For the duration of
 
the winter highs are in the 10's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch temperatures dip to the-10's.
Three Rapids is a wonderful site to have a look at while you're at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch.

Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Highway 2 to Highway 45 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 25 miles
Average Gradient: 14 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.48064
Longitude: -89.09014

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.7001
Longitude: -89.1591

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Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Michigan
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Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Silver Sands Motor Lodge, Ontonagon
18 miles away

Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City
20 miles away
Ten percent of the worlds freshwater laps at the shore outside your window. A bonfire burns out on the beach, and you settle in to the quiet of the beautiful Porcupine Mountains. The AmericInn Lodge a...

Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River
31 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch.
 Whitewater Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Baltimore River, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45)
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road)
Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 13 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)
 Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 38 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 40 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 59 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 60 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 67 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 95 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 117 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 118 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Silver Sands Motor Lodge, Ontonagon , 18 miles away
Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 20 miles away
Sully's of Bergland, Bergland , 31 miles away
Lake Gogebic Motel, Bergland , 31 miles away
Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Paulging Pond Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 10 miles away
Robbins Pond Campground, Ontonagon County, 12 miles away
Tom's Tours and Campground, Ontonagon, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 46 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch:
Perttu's Big Spruce Golf Course, Bruce Crossing , 5 miles away

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