Class I (I) Paint River, MI

The Paint River flows on to the Brule River. The wild and scenic designation includes all of the river within the Ottawa National Forest.

Recreational values in this segment attract novices and families to experience river activities throughout the summer.

This segment is a popular canoe route, with a put-in at Paint River Forks Campground canoe launch (just upstream of this segment on the North Branch Paint River) and a take-out five miles downstream at Blockhouse Campground. Blockhouse Campground is also used as a put-in for those canoeing further downstream. Except for some shallows in the first two miles or so from the Paint River Forks, there is adequate flow for canoeing throughout the summer.

There is some group use of this segment, but generally, use is low, offering opportunities for solitude while using the river. Trout fishing in this segment is a local attraction, especially early in the season. There are many opportunities to view wildlife within the river corridor.

 

For More Information Visit:

Paint River - rivers.gov