Michigan whitewater - Red Cedar River, Ingham County

Ingham county, Williamston section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     0.1 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Owosso, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Red Cedar River in Michigan is 0.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I section. The natural beauty of Ingham County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. Getting
    your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Red Cedar River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Red Cedar River dipping down into the 10's during winter
 
nights. Red Cedar River is a good site of normal precipitation; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.

Red Cedar River, Williamston road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 0.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.69219
Longitude: -84.28206

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.69219
Longitude: -84.28206

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Current weather conditions at Red Cedar River, Michigan
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Local climate location: OWOSSO 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Okemos, Okemos
10 miles away
Hotel is just minutes from the State Capital, East Lansing and Michigan State University. This hotel is a great place to stay for all MSU athletic and special events. Shopping at the Meridian Mall, ev...

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11 miles away
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Lansing, Okemos
11 miles away
The Fairfield Inn East Lansing/Okemos is a great place to stay wether you are traveling on business or pleasure. Conveniently located 3 miles from Michigan State University and only 20 minutes from f...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Red Cedar River.
 Whitewater Near Red Cedar River:
Red Cedar River, Ingham County , 14 miles away, Class I - 0.1 miles long (MSU Wave)
 Ski Areas Near Red Cedar River:
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 34 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Apple Mountain, Michigan , 41 miles away, 220 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 50 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cannonsburg, Michigan , 86 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Skyline Ski Slide, Michigan , 100 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Bittersweet, Michigan , 103 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Hanson Hills, Michigan , 104 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Timber Ridge, Michigan , 105 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 113 miles away, 225 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Red Cedar River:
Comfort Inn Okemos, Okemos , 10 miles away
Staybridge Suites LANSING-OKEMOS, Okemos , 11 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Lansing, Okemos , 11 miles away
Super 8 University/ East Lansing, East Lansing , 12 miles away
Towneplace Suites By Marriott East Lansing, East Lansing , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Red Cedar River:
Moon Lake Campground, Laingsburg, 7 miles away
Wheel Inn Campground, Leslie, 12 miles away
Deercreek Resort, Stockbridge, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Red Cedar River:
Brookshire Inn & Golf Club, Williamston , 0 miles away
Glenbrier Golf Course & Driving Range, Perry , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Red Cedar River

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