Minnesota whitewater - Manitou River, Lake County Lake county, Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.5 miles   The Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61 stretch of Manitou River in Minnesota is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Minnesota you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that many runs in this state     are not easy. The wonderful Lake County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. The campgrounds here at Manitou River are pretty good. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are no other sections to paddle along Manitou River than the Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61 section. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rain falls here at Manitou River; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. The Sawtooth Mountain is one of the things that make Manitou River so glorious. Summertime highs at Manitou River regularly tend to be   in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 10's with temperatures at Manitou River dipping down into the-10's through winter nights. Manitou River, Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.5 miles Average Gradient: 120 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.50434 Longitude: -91.11648 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.44586 Longitude: -91.0691 Paddler input for Manitou River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Manitou River, Minnesota Local climate location: WINTON POWER PLANT 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay 15 miles away Hotel features several different room types to meet your travel needs, along with an elevator for easy access. All room types include high speed internet access, 27 cable TV with HBO, hair dryer, coff... Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte 17 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate... Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 28 miles away We are the Premier four-season destination resort nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains in Lutsen, Minnesota, offering a multitude of activities and even more ways to relax. From spring river fishing, cha...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Manitou River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Manitou River, Minnesota. Find a whitewater outfitter in Minnesota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Manitou River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Manitou River.   Whitewater Near Manitou River: Baptism River, Lake County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior) Two Island River, Cook County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61) Baptism River, Lake County , 11 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground) Cross River, Cook County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61) Baptism River - West Br, Lake County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1 to Finland) Temperance River, Cook County , 17 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) Beaver River, Lake County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61) Beaver River - E.Br, Lake County , 18 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.2 miles long (CR5 to CR4) Temperance River, Cook County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County , 21 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls)   Ski Areas Near Manitou River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 27 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 83 miles away, 600 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 88 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 90 miles away, 638 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 94 miles away, 350 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 104 miles away, 641 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 145 miles away, 260 vertical feet   Hotels Near Manitou River: Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 15 miles away Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 17 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 28 miles away Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors , 37 miles away Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 40 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Manitou River: Ninemile Campground, Lake County, 5 miles away Silver Bay Koa Kampground, Silver Bay, 13 miles away Divide Lake Campground, Lake County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Manitou River: Moosewalk Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Manitou River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 36 miles away