Michigan whitewater - Perch River, Baraga County Baraga county, Highway 28 to Sturgeon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     6.8 miles   This section of Perch River in Baraga County is 6.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Baraga County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you've been whitewater rafting and     kayaking outside Michigan you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Perch River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Highway 28 to Sturgeon River section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime at Perch River temperatures are frequently in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's with temperatures at Perch River dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. The annual rain here at Perch River is about average; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.   Perch River, Highway 28 to Sturgeon River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 6.8 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.51857 Longitude: -88.66308 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.56725 Longitude: -88.65186 Paddler input for Perch River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Perch River, Michigan Local climate location: KENTON 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 16 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... Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River 21 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... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton 27 miles away The Hotel features complimentary High Speed Internet Access, complimentary breakfast, exercise room and indoor pool and whirlpool. The suites feature microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also off...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Perch River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Perch 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 Houghton, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Houghton, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Perch River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Perch River.   Whitewater Near Perch River: Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 3 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Sturgeon River, Houghton County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk) Rock River, Baraga County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River - West Branch, Houghton County , 13 miles away, Class I-IV - 4.4 miles long (Newberry Road to S Laird Road) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls) Otter River - West Branch, Houghton County , 14 miles away, Class II(IV) - 6.2 miles long (Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road) Falls River, Baraga County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Tioga River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Paint River, Iron County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road) Silver River, Baraga County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)   Ski Areas Near Perch River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 25 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 65 miles away, 500 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 70 miles away, 641 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 91 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 93 miles away, 465 vertical feet Loch Lomond, Ontario , 96 miles away, 750 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Perch River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 16 miles away Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 21 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton , 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express HOUGHTON-KEWEENAW, Houghton , 28 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Perch River: Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground, Iron County, 8 miles away Perch Lake Campground, Iron County, 9 miles away Lower Dam Lake Campground, Houghton County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Perch River: Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Perch River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 28 miles away