Michigan whitewater - Yellow Dog River, Marquette County Marquette county, CR510 to CR550 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     5.1 miles   The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The CR510 to CR550 section of Yellow Dog River in Michigan is 5.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general     area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of Marquette County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. 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. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Marquette, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Yellow Dog River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Squaw Beach is close to Yellow Dog River if you're   in a beach type of mood. All through the warmest time of the year here at Yellow Dog River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Yellow Dog River are in the 0's. Yellow Dog River, CR510 to CR550 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 5.1 miles Average Gradient: 45 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.72668 Longitude: -87.71475 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.75629 Longitude: -87.66135 Paddler input for Yellow Dog River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yellow Dog River, Michigan Local climate location: CHAMPION VAN RIPER PK 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming 11 miles away Enjoy convenient access to a variety of outdoor attractions and several corporate locations at this full-service Ishpeming, Michigan hotel. Conveniently situated off of Northern Michigan's Highway 4... Marquette-Days Inn, Marquette 19 miles away * 5 Sunburst Chairmans Award Property * Newly renovated 2004 and 2006 * Free High Speed Wireless Internet in all Rooms & Public Areas * 14-person gazebo whirlpool * Gift shop * Indoor pool... Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette 19 miles away Conveniently located on US 41 close to shopping, restaurants, downtown, museums, and Lake Superior. Northern Michigan University 3 miles. Ski Waxing Room on premises. All Comfort Suites are smoke free...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Yellow Dog River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yellow Dog River, Michigan. Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Marquette, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marquette, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Yellow Dog River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yellow Dog River.   Whitewater Near Yellow Dog River: Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 8.3 miles long (Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510) Big Garlic River, Marquette County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 3.3 miles long (Goldmine Road to Cty 550) Salmon Trout River, Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 8.7 miles long (Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550) Dead River, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.9 miles long (McClure Dam to Forestville Road) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 9.3 miles long (White City Falls to 1 mile above CR565) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.6 miles long (1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565) Carp River, Marquette County , 20 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Carp Lake dam to CR553) Dead River, Marquette County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.3 miles long (CR 550 Bridge) Carp River, Marquette County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (CR553 to Highway 41) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.9 miles long (Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near Yellow Dog River: Marquette, Michigan , 22 miles away, 600 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 47 miles away, 500 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 61 miles away, 200 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 78 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 125 miles away, 200 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 136 miles away, 641 vertical feet Homestead, Michigan , 147 miles away, 375 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan , 157 miles away, 375 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 158 miles away, 638 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 158 miles away, 214 vertical feet   Beaches Near Yellow Dog River: Squaw Beach, Marquette County , 4 miles away   Hotels Near Yellow Dog River: Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 11 miles away Marquette-Days Inn, Marquette , 19 miles away Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Marquette,Mi, Marquette , 20 miles away Super 8 Motel - Marquette, Marquette , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yellow Dog River: Country Village RV Park, Ishpeming, 11 miles away   Trails Near Yellow Dog River: Holyoke Trail, Marquette County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Yellow Dog River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 63 miles away