Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River - West Branch, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County Ontonagon county, Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The wonderful Michigan scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Ontonagon River - West Branch in Ontonagon County is 5.3 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.     The Gogebic Range scenery is wonderful. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road stretch is just one of many. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months, highs frequently are in the 70's at Ontonagon River - West Branch. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs   are mostly in the 10's; night lows at Ontonagon River - West Branch all through the winter usually plunge into the-10's. Have a great hiking adventure along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Ontonagon River - West Branch gets a common amount of yearly precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Ontonagon River - West Branch, Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.3 miles Average Gradient: 24 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.68825 Longitude: -89.22828 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.72022 Longitude: -89.20702 Paddler input for Ontonagon River - West Branch, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River - West Branch, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Ontonagon River - West 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, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon) Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam) Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 14 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County , 19 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)   Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River - West Branch: Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 30 miles away, 641 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 53 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 55 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 61 miles away, 600 vertical feet Loch Lomond, Ontario , 76 miles away, 750 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 400 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ontonagon River - West Branch: Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 11 miles away Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 36 miles away Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 36 miles away Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 36 miles away Days Inn Eagle River, Eagle River , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ontonagon River - West Branch: Tom's Tours and Campground, Ontonagon, 6 miles away River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 11 miles away Paulging Pond Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Ontonagon River - West Branch: North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 2 miles away   National Parks Near Ontonagon River - West Branch: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 50 miles away