Access Site
MI
River Road Bridge
City: Vulcan, MI
County: Dickinson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.75413915, -87.86140211
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Sturgeon River
8 runs (1 nearby)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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II-III+
64 mi away
A) Nestoria Herman Road to bushwack singletrack (3.6 miles)
2.9 mi
20 ft/mi
IV-V
73 mi away
C) Sturgeon Canyon: Hwy.41 to Upper Falls (0.75 miles)
0.7 mi
150 ft/mi
I-II(IV)
76 mi away
D) Tibbets Falls: Plains Rd to Sturgeon Gorge Rd (0.2 up to 7.5 miles)
7.3 mi
26 ft/mi
I-II
81 mi away
Ten Mile Rapids (0.6 miles)
0.6 mi
5 ft/mi
II-III(V+)
83 mi away
E) Sturgeon Gorge: Sturgeon Falls to NF2270/FSR193 (4.87 miles)
4.7 mi
31 ft/mi
II
87 mi away
F) ~1.7 miles below Prickett Dam (PnP)
0.1 mi
6 ft/mi
I-II
226 mi away
Trowbridge Road to Indian River (up to 20.5 miles)
18.8 mi
12 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
The River Road Bridge access site in Vulcan provides a developed boat launch on the Sturgeon River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This location offers parking and a short, well-marked access path (less than 50 yards) down to the water, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Pit toilets are available on-site.
**Paddling Considerations**
The Sturgeon River in this area supports brook trout and brown trout, indicating cool, relatively clean waters suitable for paddling. River Road Bridge serves as one of several access points along the Sturgeon River corridor, making it useful for planning multi-segment trips. The area is popular with canoeists and kayakers, so expect moderate use during peak seasons. This location works well as either a put-in or take-out point for paddlers exploring this section of river, with nearby alternative access points available if needed for trip planning.
The River Road Bridge access site in Vulcan provides a developed boat launch on the Sturgeon River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This location offers parking and a short, well-marked access path (less than 50 yards) down to the water, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and small boats. Pit toilets are available on-site.
**Paddling Considerations**
The Sturgeon River in this area supports brook trout and brown trout, indicating cool, relatively clean waters suitable for paddling. River Road Bridge serves as one of several access points along the Sturgeon River corridor, making it useful for planning multi-segment trips. The area is popular with canoeists and kayakers, so expect moderate use during peak seasons. This location works well as either a put-in or take-out point for paddlers exploring this section of river, with nearby alternative access points available if needed for trip planning.