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Access Site MI

Put In

Dead River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Negaunee Township, MI
County: Marquette
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 46.55160100, -87.52010300
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV-V+ Put-in Dead - McClure Dam to Forestville Rd. (6.9 miles)
59 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 6.40-10.00 ft
Dead River at Marquette, MI
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access site located on the Dead River in Negaunee Township, Marquette County, Michigan. This put-in provides access to whitewater paddling opportunities in the Upper Peninsula. The site is positioned at the coordinates 46.55160100, -87.52010300 and serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to run sections of the Dead River. Given the classification as a whitewater put-in, this location is best suited for kayakers and canoeists with appropriate skill levels for moving water paddling.

Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for river conditions typical of Upper Peninsula waterways. Before launching, boaters should check current water levels and flow conditions, as whitewater rivers can vary significantly based on recent precipitation and seasonal runoff. The Dead River is known in the region for its paddling opportunities, and this put-in location provides a traditional entry point for accessing the waterway.