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 Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek stretch of Vermilion River is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The scenic beauty of St. Louis County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here
    are not easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek section is one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a
bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots.

Briefly about the general area:
At Vermilion River throughout the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 10's with temperatures at Vermilion River dipping down into the-20's during winter nights. Wolf Bay is in close proximity
 
and always good to check out.
Vermilion River gets a common amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls through June, and February on the other hand is the driest.

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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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
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 119 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 122 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 122 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 137 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 146 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 157 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 159 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 161 miles away, 309 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
Eveleth Super 8 Motel, Eveleth , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Vermilion River:
Hinsdale Island Campground, St. Louis County, 4 miles away
Moccasin Point Resort, Tower, 7 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
 Lakes Near Vermilion River

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