Michigan whitewater - Sandstone Creek, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County Ontonagon county, Roadside along Highway 45 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     1 miles   The wonderful Michigan scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Roadside along Highway 45 section is the only paddling section along Sandstone Creek. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Roadside along Highway 45     stretch of Sandstone Creek is 1 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a very short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The beauty of the Gogebic Range is a great plus for this river. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Sandstone Creek commonly tend to be in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. Highs through the winter are commonly   in the 10's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Sandstone Creek sink into the-10's. Don't leave Sandstone Creek without first checking out South Bluff; you can go for a hike on the North Country National Scenic Trail. You simply ought to adore the Gogebic Range. The amount of rainfall that falls at Sandstone Creek is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is February. Sandstone Creek, Roadside along Highway 45 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 121 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.68066 Longitude: -89.16664 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.69477 Longitude: -89.16488 Paddler input for Sandstone Creek, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandstone Creek, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandstone Creek.   Whitewater Near Sandstone Creek: Baltimore River, Ontonagon County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon) Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 12 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)   Ski Areas Near Sandstone Creek: Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 34 miles away, 641 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 56 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 58 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 400 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 700 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 117 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandstone Creek: Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 15 miles away Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 35 miles away Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 36 miles away Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 36 miles away Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 37 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandstone Creek: Tom's Tours and Campground, Ontonagon, 7 miles away River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 14 miles away Paulging Pond Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Sandstone Creek: North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Sandstone Creek: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 47 miles away