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 scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Houghton, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Newberry Road to S Laird Road stretch is just one of them. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This section of Sturgeon River - West Branch in Michigan is 4.4 miles long and is according to American     Whitewater a class I-IV section of whitewater. 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. The campgrounds here at Sturgeon River - West Branch are pretty good. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime months here at Sturgeon River - West Branch, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and night lows at Sturgeon   River - West Branch all through the winter ordinarily dip into the 0's. The amount of rain that falls at Sturgeon River - West Branch is close to the national average; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A short visit to West Branch Sturgeon Falls is always worthwhile, and Hogger Falls is an inspiring location to check out while you're here. 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.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 - 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 Downtowner Motel, Houghton , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River - West Branch: Bob Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Houghton County, 9 miles away Lower Dam Lake Campground, Houghton County, 13 miles away Sparrow Rapids Campground, Houghton County, 15 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