Aberdeen, South Dakota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Aberdeen, South Dakota is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Aberdeen, South Dakota: Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 163 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 180 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 213 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Aberdeen, South Dakota: Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 201 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 298 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 371 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 399 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 369 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 363 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 325 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Terry Peak, South Dakota, 361 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 413 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 411 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 414 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota, 443 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 443 miles, vertical drop 700 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Aberdeen, South Dakota: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 158 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 191 miles Pipestone National Monument, 175 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Aberdeen, South Dakota Badlands National Park, 247 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 289 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to South Dakota Rivers