Alexandria, Louisiana Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Alexandria, Louisiana doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Alexandria, Louisiana: Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Blakely Creek - North Fork, Arkansas, North Fork Road to Highway 84, 173 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. De Roche Creek, Arkansas, Highway 283 to Highway 67, 167 miles away, class II-III, 5.5 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Rockport Ledge, 175 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Blaylock Creek, Arkansas, Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River, 196 miles away, class III+, 6 miles long. Blocker Creek, Arkansas, Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84, 191 miles away, class III+, 9 miles long. Caddo River, Arkansas, Norman to Amity, 185 miles away, class I-II, 29 miles long. Cossatot River, Arkansas, Gilliam Lake to County Road 70, 197 miles away, class I-II, 9 miles long. Crooked Creek, Arkansas, NFR 43 to Little Missouri, 198 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Gulpha Creek, Arkansas, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270, 181 miles away, class II+, 2.2 miles long. Harris Creek, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Highway 278/4, 200 miles away, class II-III+, 6 miles long. Lake Norrell Spillway, Arkansas, Lake Norrell Spillway, 191 miles away, class III-IV, 0.2 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge, 193 miles away, class II-III+(IV), 8.5 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge, 190 miles away, class II, 11.5 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Narrows Dam to CR 222, 177 miles away, class II, 5.2 miles long. Moore Creek, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Highway 278/4, 199 miles away, class II-III+, 6.5 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern, 176 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Rock Creek, Arkansas, Chenal Parkway to Boyle Park, 193 miles away, class II+, 7.2 miles long. Saline River, Arkansas, Shady Lake to Highway 84, 197 miles away, class II-III, 4.5 miles long. Saline River, Arkansas, Dierks Lake to Highway 70, 190 miles away, class I-II, 5.6 miles long. Saline River - Alum Fork, Arkansas, Highway 5 to Benton City Park, 185 miles away, class I-II, 20.5 miles long. Saline River - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road, 196 miles away, class II(III), 0.9 miles long. Saline River - North Fork, Arkansas, Steel Bridge Road to Lyle Park, 186 miles away, class I-II, 5.7 miles long. * 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 Alexandria, Louisiana: Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Hidden Valley, Missouri, 410 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 500 to 600 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 574 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Seven Oaks, Iowa, 557 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 582 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 584 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 536 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 600 to 700 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Cataloochee, North Carolina, 698 miles, vertical drop 740 feet Sky Valley, Georgia, 667 miles, vertical drop 210 feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 672 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 676 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 680 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 657 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 671 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 648 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 639 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 644 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 636 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 620 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 647 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 648 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 680 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin, 698 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 629 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 690 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 665 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 657 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 682 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 653 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 659 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 691 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 663 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 643 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 625 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 621 miles, vertical drop 100 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 Alexandria, Louisiana: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Big Thicket National Preserve, 133 miles Hot Springs National Park, 182 miles Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, 192 miles Poverty Point National Monument, 105 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Alexandria, Louisiana Buffalo National River, 275 miles Gulf Islands National Seashore, 261 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 Louisiana Rivers