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Michigan | Northwest Lower Michigan
Jordan River
Graves Crossing to Rogers Road Bridge
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Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Route overview
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Plan
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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 launchGraves Crossing is a carry-down access beside the state forest campground; confirm current parking, campground, and launch signage before loading boats.
Take-out
Rogers Road Bridge DNR boat launchRogers 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 caveats and watch for
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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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Jordan River near East Jordan, MI |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 193 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | CanWePaddle 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.
- 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.
- Live gauge and thresholdUSGS 04127800; 193 cfs conservative minimum estimate
CanWePaddle supplies the section-specific community estimate and USGS supplies direct live discharge telemetry.
- 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.
- 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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Quick answers
Jordan River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling 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 this Jordan River route start and end?
This route starts at Graves Crossing State Forest Campground launch and ends at Rogers Road Bridge DNR boat launch, about About 8 mi on the water.
Is this Jordan River route good 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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