Access Site
MI
Take Out
City: Laird Township, MI
County: Houghton
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 46.67110100, -88.72110000
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sturgeon River near Alston, MI
4.7 mi away
Sturgeon River near Sidnaw, MI
9.2 mi away
Falls River near L'anse, MI
13.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III(V+)
Take-out
Sturgeon (Baraga/Houghton) - E) Sturgeon Gorge: Sturgeon Falls to NF2270/FSR193 (4.87 miles)
31 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 400.00-2000.00 cfs
Sturgeon River near Sidnaw, MI
About This Access Site
This is a whitewater take-out access point on the Sturgeon River in Laird Township, Houghton County. The site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on this popular Upper Peninsula river. As a take-out location, it provides access for kayakers and canoeists to exit the water after their trip downstream. The Sturgeon River in this area is known for its whitewater characteristics, making it suitable for paddlers with varying skill levels depending on water conditions and the specific sections being run.