Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River - South Branch, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County
Ontonagon
county,
Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 19.4 miles
The scenic beauty of Ontonagon County and the water flowing gracefully down Ontonagon River - South Branch have people coming here. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon section of Ontonagon River - South Branch in Ontonagon County is 19.4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this
is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beauty of the Gogebic Range is a great plus for this river. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff.
Briefly about the general area: Hiking is a popular thing to do around Ontonagon River - South Branch; North Country National Scenic Trail is a great local trail. Ontonagon River - South Branch is a good place of typical
rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. Through the summertime months at Ontonagon River - South Branch highs are regularly in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period
of the winter highs are in the 10's with temperatures at Ontonagon River - South Branch dipping down into the-10's throughout winter nights.
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These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River - South Branch.
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road)
Baltimore River, Ontonagon
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45)
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 13 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)
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)