Michigan whitewater, Escanaba River Delta county, Boney Falls Dam to CR420 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     17 miles   I have floated the Escanaba River years ago. We always did it in early spring to take advantage of the high water of spring run off. In June our church kayak club ran the river, and found the water flow was way down. In some spots it barely covered the rocks in the river. Two weeks later our son and a friend tried it and they ended up pulling out and walking as the flow was so low. recommend those wishing to make the run to check out: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mi/nwis/uv?04059000      river flows below 1000 cubic feet per second will leave the river low. High flows of course gives more white water in the rapids! Also for a bit shorter trip you can put in at Burnt Camp access sight which is about a mile SE of Cornell on County Road 426. On the Boney Falls put in watch for Bald Eagles as there are currently three nest pair backing their home on the backwater of the dam. They love to fish the river lower river which is a great trout steam. Also along the river are whitetail deer, black bear and many different birds. Says Charlie Myers The put-in location is a short drive from Escanaba, as you can see on the   road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nature scenery of Delta County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Boney Falls Dam to CR420 section of Escanaba River is 17 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. Escanaba River, Boney Falls Dam to CR420 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Escanaba River.   Whitewater Near Escanaba River: Escanaba River, Delta County, 7 miles away       Class II(III) - 17 miles long (Boney Falls Dam to CR420) Ford River, Delta County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 7.75 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 35) Escanaba River, Marquette County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin) Chocolay River, Marquette County, 24 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Cty Road BH) Escanaba River, Marquette County, 26 miles away       Class I-II - 19 miles long (Gwinn to River Road) Escanaba River - East Branch, Marquette County, 29 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 2.25 miles long (Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence)   Ski Areas Near Escanaba River: Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 11 miles away, 200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 6 runs Marquette, Michigan , 33 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Norway Mountain, Michigan , 48 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 17 runs Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 200 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Homestead, Michigan , 97 miles away, 320 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs   Marinas Near Escanaba River: Gladston City Harbor, Gladstone , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Escanaba River: Quality Inn & Suites, Escanaba , 9 miles away Super 8 Escanaba, Escanaba , 9 miles away Country Hearth Inn Escanaba, Escanaba , 9 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Escanaba, Escanaba , 9 miles away Comfort Suites Escanaba, Escanaba , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Escanaba River: Boney Falls Basin, Cornell, 7 miles away Camp Seven Lake Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 10 miles away Carp River Campground - Hiawatha National Forest, Escanaba, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Escanaba River: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 46 miles away Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park, Michigan , 25 miles away J. W. Wells State Park, Michigan , 28 miles away Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Escanaba River: Woody's Run, Escanaba , 6 miles away Terrace Bluff Golf & Country Club, Gladstone , 9 miles away Irish Oaks Golf Course, Gladstone , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Escanaba River Lake Minnewasca, Delta , 10 miles away