Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida 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. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida: Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Falling Creek, Florida, FL SR 131, 226 miles away, class III, 0.3 miles long. Suwannee River, Florida, Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge, 231 miles away, class I-II(III), 4 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Turket Creek, Florida, Jennings to Alapaha, 253 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), Florida, GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha, 253 miles away, class II, 4.5 miles long. Aucilla River, Florida, FL SR 257 to gauging station Close to Cabbage Grove, 258 miles away, class I-II, 6 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida: Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Sky Valley, Georgia, 486 miles, vertical drop 210 feet Ski Areas 500 to 600 miles from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Hawksnest, North Carolina, 535 miles, vertical drop 619 feet Ski Beech, North Carolina, 535 miles, vertical drop 830 feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, 535 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina, 532 miles, vertical drop 365 feet Cataloochee, North Carolina, 509 miles, vertical drop 740 feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina, 522 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, 522 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 524 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Ski Areas 600 to 700 miles from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Massanutten, Virginia, 675 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Bryce Resort, Virginia, 691 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Wintergreen, Virginia, 649 miles, vertical drop 1003 feet The Homestead, Virginia, 636 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Winterplace, West Virginia, 603 miles, vertical drop 603 feet Snowshoe, West Virginia, 651 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia, 693 miles, vertical drop 850 feet Timberline, West Virginia, 693 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 678 miles, vertical drop 600 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Big Cypress National Preserve, 118 miles Biscayne National Park, 121 miles Canaveral National Seashore, 143 miles Dry Tortugas National Park, 128 miles Everglades National Park, 119 miles Fort Matanzas National Monument, 199 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 Florida Rivers