Michigan Whitewater
SOUTH BRANCH,CONFLUENCE OF CISCO BRANCH AND TENMILE CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH WEST BRANCH
STREAMFLOW: 964 CFS
• Class III-III+ River Run
The Whitewater River run in Michigan is a popular destination for white water enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200-500 cfs and it is rated as a Class III river. The segment mileage for this run is 7.5 miles, stretching from the Confluence of Cisco Branch and Tenmile Creek to its Confluence with West Branch.
The river is known for its rapids and obstacles, including the "Cisco Falls", which is a Class III+ rapid that requires technical paddling skills. Other notable obstacles include "Whale Rock" and "The Narrows", both of which require precise navigation.
There are specific regulations to the area, such as a requirement for all paddlers to wear a personal flotation device and a helmet. Additionally, camping and fires are prohibited along the riverbank, and visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles.
Get driving directions.
The river is known for its rapids and obstacles, including the "Cisco Falls", which is a Class III+ rapid that requires technical paddling skills. Other notable obstacles include "Whale Rock" and "The Narrows", both of which require precise navigation.
There are specific regulations to the area, such as a requirement for all paddlers to wear a personal flotation device and a helmet. Additionally, camping and fires are prohibited along the riverbank, and visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles.
Get driving directions.
| Last Updated | 2024-04-25 |
| River Levels | 584 cfs (5.55 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 19% |
| Reporting Streamgauge | ONTONAGON RIVER NEAR ROCKLAND, MI |
| Elevation | 670 ft. |
| River | Ontonagon-River |
| Watershed | Ontonagon |
Nearby Camping
| Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake De Pue City Park | 25 | 466 ft | |||
| Veterans Memorial Field - Portage | Numerous | 784 ft | |||
| Stannard Town Campground | 12 | 1,131 ft | |||
| Boulder - Lake Carlyle | 90 | 457 ft | |||
| Ontonagon Township Park | 56 | 613 ft | |||
| Lake Murphysboro State Park | 75 | 403 ft | |||
| Washington County Lake State Conservation Area | 150 | 503 ft | |||
| Pyramid State Park | 80 | 475 ft | |||
| Trail of Tears State Forest | Numerous | 525 ft | |||
| Lake Taylorville City Campground | Numerous | 605 ft | |||
| Eldon Hazlet State Park | 350 | 455 ft | |||
| Collins Park | 25 | 1,212 ft | |||
| Trowbridge Falls Park | 122 | 838 ft | |||
| Sylvania - Clark Lake | 48 | 1,830 ft | |||
| Turkey Bayou | Numerous | 371 ft | |||
| Woodford State Conservation Area | Numerous | 472 ft | |||
| Dells of the Eau Claire Park - Wausau | 27 | 1,408 ft | |||
| Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle | 150 | 459 ft | |||
| Pine Hills | 13 | 460 ft | |||
| Dam West - Lake Carlyle | 110 | 453 ft | |||
| Chippewa Park | 62 | 602 ft | |||
| Jamison Town Park | 18 | 823 ft |
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