Access Site
MI
Snake Rapids
City: Iron River, MI
County: Iron County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.25397758, -88.58707240
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Iron River at Caspian, MI
13.6 mi away
Paint River at Crystal Falls, MI
15.8 mi away
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls, MI
20.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Take-out
Net - Fishing Site #1 Road to unnamed road/campground (6.85 miles)
6 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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Sturgeon River near Sidnaw, MI
Whitewater Runs on Net River
2 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.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Snake Rapids is a boat ramp access point on the Net River near Iron River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The site features a concrete boat ramp with nearby vault toilets and parking. Perch Lake Campground, a reservable facility, is located within 10 miles for those planning overnight trips.
**Access & Conditions**
This is a straightforward launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters accessing the Net River. Users should be prepared for the conditions typical of this northern Michigan waterway. The concrete ramp provides reliable year-round access, though paddlers should check current water levels and flow conditions before launching, as these can vary seasonally. The site appears to be day-use oriented with basic amenities, making it suitable for half-day or full-day paddling trips.
Snake Rapids is a boat ramp access point on the Net River near Iron River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The site features a concrete boat ramp with nearby vault toilets and parking. Perch Lake Campground, a reservable facility, is located within 10 miles for those planning overnight trips.
**Access & Conditions**
This is a straightforward launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters accessing the Net River. Users should be prepared for the conditions typical of this northern Michigan waterway. The concrete ramp provides reliable year-round access, though paddlers should check current water levels and flow conditions before launching, as these can vary seasonally. The site appears to be day-use oriented with basic amenities, making it suitable for half-day or full-day paddling trips.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Perch Lake Campground
On-site
Reservable