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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section of Manitou River is 5.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Manitou River than the Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61 stretch. The beautiful scenery of Lake County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. 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. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: The delightful Sawtooth Mountain is here at Manitou River. The annual rain here at Manitou River is about average; most of the rain falls during June, and February is the month with the least moisture. Throughout the summer months at Manitou River highs are mostly in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 10's; overnight lows at Manitou River throughout the wintertime mostly plunge into the-10's.   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... Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay 18 miles away Located on Lake Superior. The only resort where all the rooms face the lake. Full service with pool, sauna, hot tub, kayaks, canoes, Frisbee golf, bike and hiking trails and two dining options on sit...   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   Hotels Near Manitou River: Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 15 miles away Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 17 miles away Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay , 18 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 28 miles away The Mountain Inn, Lutsen , 28 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