Minnesota whitewater - Vermilion River, St. Louis County

St. Louis county, Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5.5 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Minnesota and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek stretch of Vermilion River in Minnesota is 5.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving.
    There's camping available near Vermilion River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these
hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
At Vermilion River during the days of summer highs are in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 10's with temperatures at Vermilion River dipping down into the-20's all through winter nights. Vermilion River gets a common amount of annual rainfall; June is the month that gets the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
A tour to nearby Wolf Bay is very relaxing.
 

Vermilion River, Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.96015
Longitude: -92.47519

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.98795
Longitude: -92.46831

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Current weather conditions at Vermilion River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: TOWER 31 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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22 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Vermilion River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Vermilion River.
 Whitewater Near Vermilion River:
Vermilion River, St. Louis County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Eightmile Creek to Cty 24)
Vermilion River, St. Louis County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (FS491 to CR24)
Little Fork River, St. Louis County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 6.4 miles long (CR914 to CR481)
 Ski Areas Near Vermilion River:
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 22 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 61 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Vermilion River:
Elbow Lake Lodge, Cook , 11 miles away
Americinn - Mt Iron, Mn, Mountain Iron , 20 miles away
Lodge At Giants Ridge, Biwabik , 22 miles away
Budget Host Virginia, Virginia , 23 miles away
Super 8 Eveleth, Eveleth , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Vermilion River:
Hinsdale Island Campground, St. Louis County, 4 miles away
Thunderhook Camps, Cook, 5 miles away
Wakemup Bay Campground, St. Louis County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Vermilion River:
Taconite Trail, St. Louis County , 10 miles away
Canfield Portage, St. Louis County , 13 miles away
Beatty Portage, St. Louis County , 19 miles away

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