Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois but if the list below will help you locate what there is. 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. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 82 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 81 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 86 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 96 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 82 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 92 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 115 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 104 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 119 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 111 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 117 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 113 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 121 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 103 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 119 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 124 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 122 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 115 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Gulletts Creek, Indiana, Highway 37 to Old Highway 37, 117 miles away, class I-II(III), 2 miles long. McCormick's Creek, Indiana, Bridle Trail to White River, 102 miles away, class II-III(V), 1.5 miles long. Sugar Creek, Indiana, Darlington, 108 miles away, class I-II, 1.2 miles long. White River, Indiana, Hindostan Falls, 101 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.1 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 Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 127 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 134 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 126 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 190 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 176 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 166 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 161 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 174 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Perfect North, Indiana, 229 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 223 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 234 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 239 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 209 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 200 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 226 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 212 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 228 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 244 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 238 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 216 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 204 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 Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 118 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 143 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 179 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois Effigy Mounds National Monument, 281 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 205 miles Natchez Trace Parkway, 291 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 205 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 232 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 Illinois Rivers