Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Boone, Iowa doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. 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 Boone, Iowa: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Boone, Iowa Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 21 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 23 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Boone, Iowa Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 32 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 33 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 30 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 29 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 30 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Boone, Iowa Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Boone, Iowa Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 80 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 100 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Boone, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 107 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Boone, Iowa Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Boone, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 169 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 171 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 173 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 173 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 153 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 173 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 175 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Boone, Iowa Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 187 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 194 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 198 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 189 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 196 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 187 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 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 Boone, Iowa: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Boone, Iowa Seven Oaks, Iowa, 5 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Boone, Iowa Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Boone, Iowa Buck Hill, Minnesota, 140 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 143 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 106 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Boone, Iowa Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 186 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 153 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 187 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 156 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 163 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Boone, Iowa Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 222 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 208 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 249 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 220 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 248 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 225 miles, vertical drop 262 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 Boone, Iowa: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Boone, Iowa Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 143 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 156 miles Pipestone National Monument, 191 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 188 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Boone, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument, 202 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 289 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 214 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 242 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 267 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 Iowa Rivers