Michigan whitewater - Silver River, Baraga County Baraga county, Silver Road to Arvon Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     2.3 miles   The starting point is not too far from Houghton, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Michigan and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled     as well. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This stretch of Silver River in Michigan is 2.3 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: From a precipitation point of view Silver River is a rather normal spot; January is the wettest month with most snow while April is ordinarily the driest month. For the period of the summer highs here at Silver River reach the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Silver River.   Silver River, Silver Road to Arvon Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 2.3 miles Average Gradient: 150 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.73279 Longitude: -88.34111 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.7556 Longitude: -88.3556 Paddler input for Silver River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Silver River, Michigan Local climate location: HOUGHTON FAA AP 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 10 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... Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton 20 miles away At the Budget Host Inn, Houghton we are pleased to offer you a clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price while vising Houghton, Hancock and the rest of Michigans beautiful Keweenaw... Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton 23 miles away Pride of Super 8 property located right on the Waterfront. Boat Docks are located directly in front of motel with fishing piers and grills for outdoor cooking. The Summer Gardens are spectacular. Mic...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Silver River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Silver 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 Silver River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Silver River.   Whitewater Near Silver River: Silver River, Baraga County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park) Falls River, Baraga County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Tioga River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Slate River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) Slate River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Ravine River, Baraga County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls) Rock River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41) Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford)   Ski Areas Near Silver River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 90 miles away, 641 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 100 miles away, 200 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 113 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 115 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 126 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 133 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Silver River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 10 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 20 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 23 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 24 miles away   National Parks Near Silver River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Silver River: L'Anse Golf Club, Lanse , 7 miles away