Minnesota whitewater - Sturgeon River, Mesabi Range, St. Louis County St. Louis county, CR766 to Highway 65 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3.4 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Sturgeon River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to     drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Sturgeon River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the CR766 to Highway 65 stretch is the only one. This section of Sturgeon River in St. Louis County is 3.4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The campgrounds here at Sturgeon River are pretty good. When you're paddling down a Mesabi Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Sturgeon River is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is June, and February is the month with the least moisture. During the   summertime months at Sturgeon River highs are usually in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the winter are typically in the 10's; night lows at Sturgeon River throughout the wintertime typically fall into the-10's. Sturgeon River, CR766 to Highway 65 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3.4 miles Average Gradient: 16 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.65464 Longitude: -92.93176 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.67377 Longitude: -92.89772 Paddler input for Sturgeon River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sturgeon River, Mesabi Range, Minnesota Local climate location: COOK 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hibbing Park Hotel, Hibbing 11 miles away The Hibbing Park Hotel and Grandma*s in the Park Bar and Grill is northern Minnesota*s finest lodging, dining and conference facility. The Hibbing Park Hotel is a full service Hotel, which includes a... Hibbing Super 8 Motel, Hibbing 12 miles away Come Experience the Super 8 in Hibbing MN. With Biking Trails nearby, Snowmobile Trails nearby, Fishing, Golfing nearby. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sturgeon River.   Whitewater Near Sturgeon River: Little Fork River, St. Louis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 23 miles long (Highway 73 to Samuelson Park) Little Fork River, St. Louis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 6.4 miles long (CR914 to CR481)   Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River: Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 106 miles away, 300 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 110 miles away, 260 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 131 miles away, 350 vertical feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 135 miles away, 175 vertical feet Buena Vista, Minnesota , 136 miles away, 230 vertical feet Buck Hill, Minnesota , 139 miles away, 309 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 145 miles away, 290 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 145 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sturgeon River: Hibbing Park Hotel, Hibbing , 11 miles away Hibbing Super 8 Motel, Hibbing , 12 miles away Americinn - Orr, Mn, Orr , 19 miles away Elbow Lake Lodge, Cook , 26 miles away Americinn - Mt Iron, Mn, Mountain Iron , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River: Pine Beach Resort RV Park, Side Lake, 8 miles away C C Campground 717, Side Lake, 8 miles away Forest Heights RV and Mobile Park, Hibbing, 11 miles away   Trails Near Sturgeon River: Snake Trail, St. Louis County , 9 miles away Stingy Lake Trail, Itasca County , 11 miles away Link Lake Trail, Itasca County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Sturgeon River: Voyageurs National Park, International Falls - MN , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Sturgeon River