Brookings, South Dakota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Brookings, South Dakota and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. 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 Brookings, South Dakota: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 38 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 199 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 197 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 190 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 188 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 228 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 227 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 205 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 201 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 253 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 260 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Big Fork, Minnesota, CR229 to Little American Falls, 275 miles away, class II(IV), 14 miles long. Big Fork, Minnesota, Big Falls, 272 miles away, class IV-V+, 0.5 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, CR4 to CR52, 291 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 285 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 287 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 259 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 254 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 280 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 272 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 258 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 294 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 286 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 290 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 290 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 Brookings, South Dakota: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 105 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 178 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 192 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 231 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 242 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 236 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 291 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 272 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 289 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 285 miles, vertical drop 350 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 Brookings, South Dakota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 85 miles Pipestone National Monument, 35 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 170 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Brookings, South Dakota Homestead National Monument of America, 214 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 257 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 272 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 291 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