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Access Site MI

Highway 510 Bridge

Dead River

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.55953856, -87.54486475
HF54+R3 Negaunee, MI, USA
Air Temp: --
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Dead River at Marquette, MI Same River 6.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Dead River
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
IV-V+ Put-in at this location McClure Dam to Forestville Rd. (6.9 miles)
6.6 mi 59 ft/mi
III-IV Downstream from here (9.3 mi to put-in) Tourist Park Falls: CR 550 Bridge (0.3 miles)
0.1 mi 60 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Highway 510 Bridge access point provides water access to the Dead River near Negaunee in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This site offers a convenient launch location for kayakers, canoeists, and other boaters looking to explore the Dead River and its storage basin. The iconic Pennsylvania through-truss bridge spanning the access point is a notable historical landmark, representing rare 19th-century bridge engineering in Michigan.

Before launching, paddlers should be aware that the Dead River in this area includes a storage basin system, so water levels and flow conditions may vary depending on dam operations. Check current water conditions and any advisories before your trip. The river's character in this section supports recreational paddling, though familiarity with local water management practices is recommended. This access point is located approximately three miles north of US 41 near Negaunee, making it a readily accessible launch for exploring this portion of the Upper Peninsula's waterways.