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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The wonderful Michigan scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Sandstone Creek     is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the Gogebic Range and you get great scenery. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling stretch along Sandstone Creek. There's camping available near Sandstone Creek. Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing things in the Gogebic Range. High temperatures at Sandstone Creek all through the summertime months are in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 10's, and   winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Sandstone Creek. South Bluff is an exciting thing to observe if you're here at Sandstone Creek; you can have a perfect hiking adventure along the North Country National Scenic Trail. The amount of rain that falls at Sandstone Creek is close to the national average; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. 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 Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 36 miles away Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 37 miles away Super 8 Motel - Eagle River, 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   Lakes Near Sandstone Creek