Michigan whitewater, Tioga River Baraga county, Highway 41 to Sturgeon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     2.2 miles   The wonderful Michigan scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The campgrounds     here at Tioga River are pretty good. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The put-in location is a short drive from Houghton, as you can see on the road map further down. The Highway 41 to Sturgeon River stretch of Tioga River is 2.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: People from Lanse love to come to Tioga River,   and you should without doubt visit gorgeous Second Sand Beach if you're here. A glorious spot like Baraga State Park close to Tioga River is too great to leave out. High temperatures at Tioga River during the summer months are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Tioga River fall into the 0's. The amount of rain that falls at Tioga River is close to the national average. Most of the rain falls during September, and the driest of the months is February. Tioga River, Highway 41 to Sturgeon River 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 Tioga River.   Whitewater Near Tioga River: Tioga River, Baraga County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls) Rock River, Baraga County, 6 miles away       Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Falls River, Baraga County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Silver River, Baraga County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road) Silver River, Baraga County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park) Sturgeon River, Baraga County, 12 miles away       Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Slate River, Baraga County, 14 miles away       Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) Slate River, Baraga County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County, 16 miles away       Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)   Ski Areas Near Tioga River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 34 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs Norway Mountain, Michigan , 53 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 17 runs Marquette, Michigan , 68 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 87 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs   Marinas Near Tioga River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 11 miles away Ojibwa Marina, Baraga , 11 miles away   Beaches Near Tioga River: Second Sand Beach, Baraga , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Tioga River: Super 8 Houghton, Houghton , 27 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton , 28 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Houghton, Houghton , 28 miles away Holiday Inn Express HOUGHTON-KEWEENAW, Houghton , 28 miles away Ramada Hancock Waterfront, Hancock , 28 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tioga River: King Lake State Forest Campground, Covington, 3 miles away L'Anse Township Park, Lanse, 9 miles away Ojibwa Recreation Area - KBIC, Baraga, 10 miles away   Trails Near Tioga River: Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Tioga River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 27 miles away Baraga State Park, Michigan , 11 miles away Craig Lake State Park, Michigan , 16 miles away Bewabic State Park, Michigan , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tioga River: L'Anse Golf Club, Lanse , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Tioga River George Lake, Baraga , 14 miles away Craig Lake, Baraga , 15 miles away Cable Lake, Iron , 18 miles away