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.
11 miles away
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