Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River, Baraga County

Baraga county, Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     6.8 miles
  This section of Sturgeon River in Baraga County is 6.8 miles long and is a class I-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Baraga County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions
    for lots of people. If you're coming from Houghton it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road stretch is
just one of many. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There's camping available near Sturgeon River. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Sturgeon River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures
 
plunge down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are commonly in the 20's with temperatures at Sturgeon River dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights. Sturgeon River gets a typical amount of yearly rain; all through August this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is February.
Put some time aside to spend at Tibbets Falls if you're here at Sturgeon River.

Sturgeon River, Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 6.8 miles
Average Gradient: 26 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.58393
Longitude: -88.5751

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.56725
Longitude: -88.65186

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Current weather conditions at Sturgeon River, Michigan
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Local climate location: KENTON 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga
12 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...

Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River
23 miles away
The inviting town of Iron River awaits you. The centrally located AmericInn Lodge and Suites is ready to be your home away from home. You will want to make plans to attend the many festivals, gallerie...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton
25 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sturgeon River.
 Whitewater Near Sturgeon River:
Perch River, Baraga County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.8 miles long (Highway 28 to Sturgeon River)
Rock River, Baraga County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River)
Sturgeon River, Houghton County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk)
Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls)
Falls River, Baraga County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior)
Sturgeon River - West Branch, Houghton County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 4.4 miles long (Newberry Road to S Laird Road)
Otter River - West Branch, Houghton County , 15 miles away, Class II(IV) - 6.2 miles long (Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road)
Tioga River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River)
Silver River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)
Paint River, Iron County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road)
 Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 27 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 73 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 83 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 94 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 96 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 102 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 108 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 114 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 123 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sturgeon River:
Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 12 miles away
Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 23 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton , 25 miles away
Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 26 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River:
Perch Lake Campground, Iron County, 11 miles away
Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground, Iron County, 11 miles away
Lower Dam Lake Campground, Houghton County, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Sturgeon River:
Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Sturgeon River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 26 miles away

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