Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River, Dickinson County

Dickinson county, Sturgeon Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Marinette, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Dickinson County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers
    for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch of Sturgeon River in Michigan is 1.7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out
on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. There are no other stretches to paddle along Sturgeon River than the Sturgeon Dam stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime highs here at Sturgeon River get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's; night lows throughout the winter for Sturgeon River tend to be in the 0's.
Sturgeon River is a good place of common rainfall; most of the rain falls during September while February is regularly the driest month.
 

Sturgeon River, Sturgeon Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.7 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.79925
Longitude: -87.76234

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.78709
Longitude: -87.78727

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Current weather conditions at Sturgeon River, Michigan
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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan, the metro area neareast to Sturgeon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sturgeon River.
 Whitewater Near Sturgeon River:
Menominee River, Marinette County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 0.3 miles long (Quiver Falls)
Menominee River, Marinette / Menominee County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 0.2 miles long (Pemene Falls)
Pemebonwon - North Branch, Marinette County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.4 miles long (Smalley Falls to Long Slide Falls)
Menominee River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.9 miles long (Niagara to Highway 8)
Pemebonwon - South Branch, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.6 miles long (Pembine to Kremlin Road)
Pike River, Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (to Barker Road)
Pike River, Marinette County , 19 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls)
Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls)
Michigamme River, Marquette County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 2.5 miles long (Witbeck Rapids)
 Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 7 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 42 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 52 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 65 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 82 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 115 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 123 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 126 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Homestead, Michigan , 132 miles away, 375 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Michigan , 138 miles away, 375 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sturgeon River:
Americinn - Norway, Mi, Norway , 9 miles away
Iron Mountain-Days Inn, Iron Mountain , 17 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 19 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 19 miles away
Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River:
Kenkae Travel Park and Store, Vulcan, 6 miles away
Norway Lake Park Paystation, Felch, 10 miles away
Shakey Lakes Park, Stephenson, 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Sturgeon River

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