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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The scenic beauty of Minnesota and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Manitou River. The campgrounds here at Manitou River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This section is long enough to enjoy     a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61 stretch of Manitou River in Lake County is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. Briefly about the general area: Manitou River gets a common amount of precipitation; June is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at Manitou River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's; the nighttime is slightly cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the   10's while Manitou River overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the-10's. The beautiful Sawtooth Mountain is here at Manitou River. 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... Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte 23 miles away Perched cliff-side above the North Shore of Lake Superior, and 4 miles from Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort and the 27 hole Superior National Golf Course is the Cliff Dweller. Each room has its own priva...   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 Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte , 23 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 28 miles away Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors , 33 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   Lakes Near Manitou River