Michigan whitewater - Paint River, Iron County Iron county, Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     2.8 miles   I just took a 30 mile trip down this river with a group of 6 and three canoes. I thought it was great overall. There are a few shallow spots where we had to get out of the boat and pull it through the water but otherwise the depth is good. As far as the quote ''pretty good campgrounds'' go, these were not easily found but can be set up in the less dense forests alongside the water. The stretch over the hemlock rapids is a bit difficult on the lower hemlock but the upper is an exciting though slightly wet ride. The overall current throughout the river is not too     fast so some paddling is needed. Thats about it, this is a great river. The scenery is beautiful, and if your staying overnight the stars are miraculous, so enjoy the view. If your in the trees alot watch out for ticks, (they found me well) but other than that, enjoy the ride. Says Blake Myers The starting point is not too far from Iron Mountain, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids section of Paint River is 2.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids section is one of them. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not   forget that rivers here are less demanding. There's camping available near Paint River. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The nature scenery of Michigan and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: A visit to Paint River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Horserace Rapids; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Little Bull Rapids. From a precipitation point of view Paint River is a reasonably normal place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most; February meanwhile is the driest month. Through the warm months at Paint River highs are mostly in the 70's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are generally in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Paint River. Paint River, Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 2.8 miles Average Gradient: 27 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.00502 Longitude: -88.26381 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.98987 Longitude: -88.27081 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: STAMBAUGH 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain 17 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% ... Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain 17 miles away At a Budget Host Inn, the traveler enjoys consistent high standards at budget rates, plus the bonus of warm hospitality so traditionally associated with predominately family-owned and operated inns. C... Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain 17 miles away Legal snowmobile access on property. Located near award winning Timberstone Golf Course, Oakcrest Golf Course, Pine Grove Golf Course and ski hills. 100 miles north of Green Bay, WI. Not 100 miles eas...   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, Florence County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (Brule River Dam to Ryneers Road) Pine River, Florence County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 2.2 miles long (LaSalle Falls to Power Dam Road) Pine River, Florence County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9.2 miles long (Goodman Grade to Highway 101) Popple River, Florence County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.2 miles long (Morgan Lake Road to Pine River) Pine River, Florence County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.3 miles long (Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade) Paint River, Iron County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road) Brule River, Forest/Florence County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Highway 189 to FS2150) Popple River, Florence County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Twin River Road to Morgan Lake Road) Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls) Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)   Ski Areas Near Paint River: Norway Mountain, Michigan , 29 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 30 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 86 miles away, 200 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Paint River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 17 miles away Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 17 miles away Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 17 miles away Super 8 Iron Mountain MI, Iron Mountain , 17 miles away Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Paint River: Golden Eagle Park and Campground, Florence, 4 miles away Keyes Lake Campground, Florence, 6 miles away Paint River Hills Campground, Crystal Falls, 9 miles away   Trails Near Paint River: Lauterman Trail, Florence County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Paint River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 58 miles away   Golf Courses Near Paint River: Spread Eagle Golf Course, Florence , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Paint River