Access Site
MI
Put In
City: Ironwood Township, MI
County: Gogebic
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 46.61890000, -90.02590200
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Presque Isle River near Connorville, MI
5.9 mi away
Black River near Bessemer, MI
7.8 mi away
Potato River near Iron Belt, WI
21.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Put-in
Sand Island Creek - logging road (off of Camp 6 road) to Black River (2 + 1 miles)
90 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 4.00-10.00 ft
Black River near Bessemer, MI
Whitewater Runs on Sand Island Creek
1 runDifficulty 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
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Sand Island Creek Put In is a whitewater access point located in Ironwood Township within Michigan's Gogebic County. This site serves as a launch area for paddlers interested in exploring Sand Island Creek, a waterway that offers whitewater paddling opportunities in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The put-in provides access to creek paddling for those looking to experience moving water conditions in this region.