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Devils River

River · Sanborn Township, Michigan

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Manistee and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 04133501, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Emmet; Presque Isle; Leelanau; Antrim; Alpena; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Manistee and other areas. NWS Gaylord MI
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 314 ft³/s over 60 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
455 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.02 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 314 ft³/s over 60 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge THUNDER BAY RIVER AT HERRON ROAD NEAR BOLTON, MI (17.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Devils River

H: 67° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
66°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
42%
Humidity
59%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
2.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
62°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
9 AM
Overcast
62°
12 PM
Sunny
64°
3 PM
Sunny
67°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Devils River?
Devils River is a river in Sanborn Township, Michigan.
Can you swim at Devils River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Devils River rated?
Devils River in Sanborn Township, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
What amenities does Devils River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Devils River include camping-nearby.

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Sanborn Township, MI 49766

Sanborn Township, Michigan 49766

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Amenities

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