Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River - West Branch, Houghton County Houghton county, Newberry Road to S Laird Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     4.4 miles   The Newberry Road to S Laird Road stretch of Sturgeon River - West Branch is 4.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-IV section. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Houghton, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The campgrounds here at Sturgeon River - West Branch are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: West Branch Sturgeon Falls is a striking place to visit while you're at Sturgeon River - West Branch, and a short spree to Hogger Falls is always worthwhile. The yearly rain here at Sturgeon   River - West Branch is about average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summertime highs at Sturgeon River - West Branch usually tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Sturgeon River - West Branch plunge into the 0's. Sturgeon River - West Branch, Newberry Road to S Laird Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 4.4 miles Average Gradient: 47 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.72314 Longitude: -88.81451 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.74283 Longitude: -88.76111 Paddler input for Sturgeon River - West Branch, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sturgeon River - West Branch, Michigan Local climate location: KENTON 27 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 20 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 22 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 23 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, offering the finest accommodations to business travelers, vacationers, snowmobilers, skiers, and teams. Only 8 miles from the Houghton County Airp...   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 - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Otter River - West Branch, Houghton County , 4 miles away, Class II(IV) - 6.2 miles long (Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road) Sturgeon River, Houghton County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk) Perch River, Baraga County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.8 miles long (Highway 28 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Rock River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls) Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45) Falls River, Baraga County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 26 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)   Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Ski Brule, Michigan , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 60 miles away, 641 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 78 miles away, 500 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 82 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 84 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 91 miles away, 600 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 105 miles away, 700 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 112 miles away, 400 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 127 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 20 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton , 22 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 23 miles away Best Western Copper Crown Motel, Hancock , 23 miles away Ramada Inn, Hancock , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Twin Lakes State Park, Toivola, 9 miles away Bob Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Houghton County, 9 miles away Lower Dam Lake Campground, Houghton County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 24 miles away