Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River, Dickinson County
Dickinson
county,
Sturgeon Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 1.7 miles
The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Sturgeon Dam stretch of Sturgeon River in Michigan is 1.7 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Not too many hotels nearby,
you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Sturgeon River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Sturgeon Dam stretch is the only one. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the playfulness of the water
beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Marinette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Sturgeon River; through September this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime at Sturgeon River comes with high temperatures
in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Sturgeon River dip into the 0's.
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