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Access Site MI

Michigamme Beach Campground

Peshekee River - Lake Michigamme

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Michigamme, MI
County: Baraga County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.52608854, -88.12235831
GVGH+C3 Michigamme, MI, USA
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Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI 7.1 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Peshekee River - Lake Michigamme
1 run
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
I-III This location is on this run Peshekee Grade Road (various, up to 18 miles)
15.3 mi 14 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Michigamme Beach Campground offers a convenient boat launch onto Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located in Baraga County near the village of Michigamme, this full-service campground provides access to one of Michigan's largest lakes, spanning over 4,000 acres. The facility features a sandy beach, making it an excellent jumping-off point for kayakers and canoeists exploring the lake's calm waters or paddling into the Peshekee River system.

The campground caters to water recreation enthusiasts with amenities including boat and kayak rentals on-site, multiple camping options (pull-through and full hookup sites), and a designated swimming beach. This makes it ideal for paddlers planning a multi-day trip or those seeking a base for day paddles. The adjacent Van Riper State Park, which borders the lake and river with 1.5 miles of waterfront, offers additional recreational opportunities and connected trail systems for exploring the area.