Michigan whitewater, Ontonagon River - Middle Branch Gobebic Ontonagon county, Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     8.4 miles   This section of Ontonagon River - Middle Branch in Michigan is 8.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Houghton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage stretch is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The natural beauty of Michigan and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding.   This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: People from Watersmeet love to come to Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, and don't leave without stopping by Ottawa National Forest. Don't leave Ontonagon River - Middle Branch without first paying a visit to Little Falls. At Ontonagon River - Middle Branch all through the summertime highs are in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 10's; during the dark hours in the winter at Ontonagon River - Middle Branch temperatures sink to the 0's. Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage 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 Ontonagon River - Middle Branch.   Whitewater Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County, 3 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County, 4 miles away       Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28) Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45) Baltimore River, Ontonagon County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45) Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon) Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45) Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County, 16 miles away       Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45) Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road) Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County, 25 miles away       Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)   Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: Ski Brule, Michigan , 31 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 44 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 61 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 63 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 70 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Norway Mountain, Michigan , 89 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 17 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 94 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs   Hotels Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 22 miles away Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 23 miles away Days Inn Eagle River, Eagle River , 24 miles away Bayside Motor Lodge, Eagle River , 24 miles away Super 8 Eagle River, Eagle River , 24 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: Burned Dam, Trout Creek, 3 miles away Bond Falls Flowage, Watersmeet, 4 miles away Marion Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Gogebic County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon , 17 miles away Kentuck-Spectacle Lake Trail, Vilas , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 52 miles away Ottawa National Forest, Michigan , 13 miles away Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin , 27 miles away Twin Lakes State Park, Michigan , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch: Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course, Watersmeet , 7 miles away Perttus Big Spruce Golf Course, Bruce Crossing , 10 miles away Big Sand Lake Golf Course, Phelps , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Ontonagon River - Middle Branch Kvidera Lake, Gogebic , 8 miles away Stone Lake, Gogebic , 8 miles away County Line Lake, Ontonagon , 13 miles away