Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River, Baraga County Baraga county, Highway 41 to Upper Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1.3 miles   The put-in is not too far from Houghton, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Baraga County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Highway 41 to Upper Falls section of Sturgeon River is 1.3 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. 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. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Highway 41 to Upper Falls stretch is just one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Sturgeon River without first paying a visit to Canyon Falls, and a journey to Upper Falls will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings. Sturgeon River gets a common amount of precipitation; during   the month of August you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest. During the long summer days here at Sturgeon River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Sturgeon River. Sturgeon River, Highway 41 to Upper Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 1.3 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.62468 Longitude: -88.47017 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.62107 Longitude: -88.4852 Paddler input for Sturgeon River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sturgeon River, Michigan Local climate location: KENTON 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 7 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 23 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... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton 24 miles away The Hotel features complimentary High Speed Internet Access, complimentary breakfast, exercise room and indoor pool and whirlpool. The suites feature microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also off...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Sturgeon River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sturgeon River.   Whitewater Near Sturgeon River: Rock River, Baraga County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Tioga River, Baraga County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Falls River, Baraga County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Silver River, Baraga County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road) Silver River, Baraga County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park) Perch River, Baraga County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.8 miles long (Highway 28 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Houghton County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk) Slate River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) Slate River, Baraga County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)   Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 58 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 82 miles away, 641 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 103 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 105 miles away, 465 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 106 miles away, 200 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 112 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 116 miles away, 700 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 128 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sturgeon River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 7 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 23 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 24 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River: Perch Lake Campground, Iron County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Sturgeon River: Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Sturgeon River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 24 miles away