Access Site
MI
Skookum
City: Luther, MI
County: Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.08445, -85.65094
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Pine River
4 runs (2 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
I-II
This location is on this run
Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge (16 miles)
13.1 mi
3 ft/mi
I
Downstream from here (4.6 mi to put-in)
Lincoln Bridge to Low Bridge
20.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Skookum is situated on the Pine River near Luther in Lake County, Michigan. To reach the site, take US-23 north to Standish, turn east on Cedar Street, then continue on Pine River Road for approximately 7 miles to the MDNR sign marking Wigwam Access and Skookum. There are both north and south access points available on river right and left, respectively.
**Paddling Considerations:** This access point is popular with canoeists and kayakers looking to paddle upstream on the Pine River. Skookum serves as a valuable launch point for those exploring this section of the river, though paddlers should note that upstream areas like Pine Creek can be heavily obstructed and impractical for canoeing. The site offers boat launching facilities suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats, making it a practical put-in for day trips and longer paddling expeditions on the Pine River.
**Paddling Considerations:** This access point is popular with canoeists and kayakers looking to paddle upstream on the Pine River. Skookum serves as a valuable launch point for those exploring this section of the river, though paddlers should note that upstream areas like Pine Creek can be heavily obstructed and impractical for canoeing. The site offers boat launching facilities suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorized boats, making it a practical put-in for day trips and longer paddling expeditions on the Pine River.