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
WXPort

Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City
11 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
36 miles away
Nestled on the forested edge of the world's largest inland chain of lakes, Wild Eagle Lodge is the perfect destination for individuals and families who love nature for the beauty, fun and inspiration ...

Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River
36 miles away
Combining comfortable accommodations with 100 beautiful acres, the Settle Inn and Suites Eagle River offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the Northwoods of Wisconsin. When you check into the Settle In...



OTHER_INFO
  Gogebic Range Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Gogebic Range.

Gogebic Range Outdoors Info
Complete outdoors info for the Gogebic Range.

All Michigan Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan.
Books about whitewater paddling on Ontonagon River - West Branch, Michigan
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Ontonagon River - West Branch, Michigan.
Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan

Whitewater Basics
If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.
Outdoors Recreation Near Houghton, Michigan
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Houghton, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Ontonagon River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater