Michigan whitewater - Silver River, Baraga County Baraga county, Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     4.2 miles   This stretch of Silver River in Baraga County is 4.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+(V) section. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the water flowing gracefully down Silver River will make you feel great. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There aren’t     any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you're coming from Houghton it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Silver River throughout the summertime months are in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. During the   winter the highs are generally in the 20's; overnight lows at Silver River all through the winter ordinarily plunge into the 0's. A short tour to Silver Falls is always worthwhile; if you want to hit the beach, Second Sand Beach is in close proximity. The yearly rain here at Silver River is about average; most of the snow falls during January, and the driest month of the year is April. Silver River, Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+(V) Length: 4.2 miles Average Gradient: 62 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.7556 Longitude: -88.3556 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.7933 Longitude: -88.3359 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 15 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 19 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 22 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-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road) Slate River, Baraga County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Falls River, Baraga County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Slate River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) Ravine River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Tioga River, Baraga County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls) Rock River, Baraga County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford) Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)   Ski Areas Near Silver River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 57 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 , 127 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 134 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Beaches Near Silver River: Second Sand Beach, Baraga County , 4 miles away   Hotels Near Silver River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 10 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 19 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 22 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 23 miles away   National Parks Near Silver River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Silver River: L'Anse Golf Club, Lanse , 7 miles away