Michigan whitewater - Paint River, Iron County Iron county, Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     5.6 miles   The scenic beauty of Michigan and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or     park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road section of Paint River in Michigan is 5.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Hemlock Rapids is a beautiful location to check out while you're at Paint River, and a short journey to Lower Hemlock Rapids is always worthwhile. Summertime at Paint River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's   while the cold winter nights at Paint River are in the 0's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Paint River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Paint River, Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 5.6 miles Average Gradient: 11 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.20711 Longitude: -88.47162 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.1691 Longitude: -88.50412 Paddler input for Paint River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Paint River, Michigan Local climate location: BEECHWOOD 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River 11 miles away The inviting town of Iron River awaits you. The centrally located AmericInn Lodge and Suites is ready to be your home away from home. You will want to make plans to attend the many festivals, gallerie... Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 28 miles away The Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn is a full-service hotel that offers our guests a relaxing atmosphere located directly on the shore of Lake Superior. Our guests are treated to a clean and comforta... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain 34 miles away Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Iron Mountain is a beautiful and historic town located within minutes of the Wisconsin border. Travelers to the Iron Mountain area will find restful, 100% ...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Paint River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Paint River, 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 Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Paint River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Paint River.   Whitewater Near Paint River: Brule River, Forest/Florence County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Highway 189 to FS2150) Pine River, Florence County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.3 miles long (Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade) Pine River, Florence County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9.2 miles long (Goodman Grade to Highway 101) Paint River, Iron County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.8 miles long (Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids) Rock River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Popple River, Florence County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.2 miles long (Morgan Lake Road to Pine River) Pine River, Forest/Florence County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 22.2 miles long (Highway 55 to Chipmunk Rapids) Tioga River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Popple River, Florence County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Twin River Road to Morgan Lake Road)   Ski Areas Near Paint River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 17 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 47 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 75 miles away, 600 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 86 miles away, 641 vertical feet   Hotels Near Paint River: Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 11 miles away Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 28 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 34 miles away Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 34 miles away Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Paint River: Iron River Koa Kampground, Iron River, 5 miles away Bewabic State Park, Crystal Falls, 6 miles away Iron County Pentoga Park, Crystal Falls, 7 miles away   Trails Near Paint River: Lauterman Trail, Florence County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Paint River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 45 miles away   Lakes Near Paint River