Minnesota whitewater - Vermilion River, St. Louis County St. Louis county, Eightmile Creek to Cty 24 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     1.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Eightmile Creek to Cty 24 section is one of them. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. The natural beauty of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Vermilion River beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. A good workout and a chance     to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. 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. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Vermilion River comes with high temperatures in the 70's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 40's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 10's while Vermilion River night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the-20's. A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Vermilion River; the month with most of the rain is June, and February on the other hand is the driest.   Vermilion River, Eightmile Creek to Cty 24 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 1.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.05415 Longitude: -92.48184 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 48.07166 Longitude: -92.4842 Paddler input for Vermilion River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Vermilion River, Minnesota Local climate location: TOWER 35 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elbow Lake Lodge, Cook 10 miles away Elbow Lake Lodge is a first-class family-oriented resort nestled between the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park. We have a wonderful 900-foot natural sand beach, full ser... Americinn - Orr, Mn, Orr 24 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... Americinn - Mt Iron, Mn, Mountain Iron 24 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...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Vermilion River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Vermilion 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 Vermilion River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Vermilion River.   Whitewater Near Vermilion River: Vermilion River, St. Louis County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Vermilion Dam to Twomile Creek) Vermilion River, St. Louis County , 10 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 , 26 miles away, 500 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 123 miles away, 300 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 124 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 126 miles away, 260 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 140 miles away, 350 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 150 miles away, 350 vertical feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 161 miles away, 175 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 163 miles away, 350 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 163 miles away, 400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Vermilion River: Elbow Lake Lodge, Cook , 10 miles away Americinn - Orr, Mn, Orr , 24 miles away Americinn - Mt Iron, Mn, Mountain Iron , 24 miles away Lodge At Giants Ridge, Biwabik , 26 miles away Budget Host Virginia, Virginia , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Vermilion River: Hinsdale Island Campground, St. Louis County, 8 miles away Thunderhook Camps, Cook, 8 miles away Beddow's Campground, Crane Lake, 9 miles away   Trails Near Vermilion River: Taconite Trail, St. Louis County , 14 miles away Canfield Portage, St. Louis County , 15 miles away Beatty Portage, St. Louis County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Vermilion River: Voyageurs National Park, International Falls - MN , 68 miles away