Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River, Houghton County Houghton county, Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4 miles   The Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk stretch of Sturgeon River in Houghton County is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The beautiful scenery of Houghton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There's camping available near Sturgeon River. Whether     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk stretch is just one of many. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: A short journey to Sturgeon Falls is always worthwhile, and going for a hike along the Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. The warmest time   of the year brings highs in the 80's to Sturgeon River. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Sturgeon River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. An average amount of rainfall falls at Sturgeon River; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is February. Sturgeon River, Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 31 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.64296 Longitude: -88.69415 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.67078 Longitude: -88.7211 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 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 16 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... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton 23 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... Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton 24 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw.We offer the finest hotel accommodation to business and leisure travelers. Only 8 miles from the Houghton County Airport (CMX),we are located on th...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. 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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: Perch River, Baraga County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.8 miles long (Highway 28 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River - West Branch, Houghton County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV - 4.4 miles long (Newberry Road to S Laird Road) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Otter River - West Branch, Houghton County , 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 6.2 miles long (Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road) Rock River, Baraga County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls) Falls River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Tioga River, Baraga County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Silver River, Baraga County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road) Silver River, Baraga County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park)   Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 30 miles away, 500 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 66 miles away, 641 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 88 miles away, 638 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 89 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 89 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 96 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 106 miles away, 700 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 117 miles away, 400 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 121 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sturgeon River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 16 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 24 miles away Best Western Copper Crown Motel, Hancock , 24 miles away Travelodge Houghton, Houghton , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River: Lower Dam Lake Campground, Houghton County, 11 miles away Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground, Iron County, 13 miles away Perch Lake Campground, Iron County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Sturgeon River: Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Sturgeon River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 24 miles away   Lakes Near Sturgeon River