Sturgeon River
The Sturgeon River, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, has outstanding wildlife, heritage, ecological, and hydrologic resources. It is one of the few areas on the Upper Peninsula with a southern-floodplain microclimate where a diverse community of plants and animals thrive. Viewsheds along the Sturgeon River are very confined due to the heavy streambank vegetation. Consequently, the natural-appearing characteristics of the landscape dominate. Visitors experience minimal evidence of human development in the scenic segment and slightly more human development and modification of the landscape in the
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.