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Michigan | Northwest Lower Michigan

Jordan RiverGraves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge

An 8-mile Jordan River Natural River day from Graves Crossing State Forest Campground to the DNR Rogers Road Bridge access near East Jordan. The river is a named public corridor with designated camping, a direct USGS gauge, and a conservative community runnable estimate.

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DistanceAbout 8 mi
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 3 to 4 hr depending on flow
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Raquette River at the USGS monitoring station near South Colton, New York, shown as watershed context for the Jordan River route.
River contextRaquette River near South Colton; regulated proxy context for the Jordan River route river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by U.S. Geological Survey

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceAbout 8 miGraves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge
DifficultymoderateThe route is listed as Class I by CanWePaddle, but DNR and the local outfitter emphasize swift current, tight bends, woody structure, and obstacles. Treat it as a moving-water route for confident paddlers rather than a casual beginner float.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the Rogers Road Bridge take-out before launching at Graves Crossing. The local outfitter and DNR access material support the named endpoint pair; do not improvise private-bank access.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is identified. Follow Michigan DNR access, campground, Natural River, parking, and Recreation Passport rules at the named sites.
CampingOptions nearbyGraves Crossing State Forest Campground is adjacent to the put-in; Pinney Bridge State Forest Campground is a nearby designated option. Use only designated campsites.
SeasonApr-OctApril through October is the practical paddling season, but cold water and storms can make conditions unsuitable outside or within that window.

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

Launch at Graves Crossing State Forest Campground and take out at the DNR Rogers Road Bridge access near East Jordan. This is a wild, moving-water corridor with designated camping and several public access points, but it requires active scouting for wood and tight bends.

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Put-in

Graves Crossing State Forest Campground launch
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Graves Crossing is a carry-down access beside the state forest campground; confirm current parking, campground, and launch signage before loading boats.

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Take-out

Rogers Road Bridge DNR boat launch
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Rogers Road Bridge has gravel access and parking but is carry-in oriented; stage the take-out and confirm the shoreline exit before launching.

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • Graves Crossing is a carry-down access beside the state forest campground; confirm current parking, campground, and launch signage before loading boats.
  • Rogers Road Bridge has gravel access and parking but is carry-in oriented; stage the take-out and confirm the shoreline exit before launching.
  • The 193 cfs figure is a conservative community estimate, not a state safety rule; the same-river USGS reading must be paired with visual scouting and recent local conditions.

Watch for

  • Swift current, tight corners, overhanging branches, sweepers, and downed cedars.
  • Cold water and rapid weather changes in the Natural River corridor.
  • The first mile below Graves Crossing is more demanding; below Rogers Bridge the river becomes slower, wider, and deeper, so do not assume the entire lower corridor has the same character.

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The Raquette River at the USGS monitoring station near South Colton, New York, shown as watershed context for the Jordan River route.
Raquette River near South Colton; regulated proxy context for the Jordan River route river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by U.S. Geological Survey
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Gauge siteJordan River near East Jordan, MI
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Known low-water floor193 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreCanWePaddle Jordan River Graves Crossing to Rogers Bridge estimate
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NotesWhat to know before you go

These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.

  • Exact routeGraves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge; 8 mi

    CanWePaddle lists this named Jordan River section as Class I and provides the 193 cfs estimated good-to-paddle reading.

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  • Public endpointsGraves Crossing State Forest Campground to Rogers Road Bridge Boat Launch

    Michigan DNR coordinates Graves Crossing; Outdoor Michigan identifies the DNR Rogers Road Bridge access and parking.

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  • Live gauge and thresholdUSGS 04127800; 193 cfs conservative minimum estimate

    CanWePaddle supplies the section-specific community estimate and USGS supplies direct live discharge telemetry.

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  • Safety and route characterSwift, winding Class I with woody obstacles

    Michigan DNR describes the lower Jordan's swift current, logs, riffles, and novice-challenging first mile; Jordan Valley Outfitters describes tight corners and overhanging trees.

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  • Camping and logisticsGraves Crossing State Forest Campground; Pinney Bridge campground nearby

    Michigan DNR and Michigan.org document designated camping along the Jordan; use legal campground sites rather than informal riverbank camping.

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What water level is best for the Graves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge route on the Jordan River?

Paddle Today watches Jordan River near East Jordan, MI and uses 193 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.

Where does the Graves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge route on the Jordan River start and end?

This route starts at Graves Crossing State Forest Campground launch and ends at Rogers Road Bridge DNR boat launch, about 8 mi on the water.

Is the Graves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge route on the Jordan River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.

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