Cleveland, Mississippi Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Cleveland, Mississippi and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. 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 Cleveland, Mississippi: Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Bayou Des Arc River, Arkansas, Romance to Lake Barnett, 113 miles away, class II, 7 miles long. Big Creek, Arkansas, Low water bridge to Old Iron Bridge, 116 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Cadron Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Rose Bud to Highway 36, 121 miles away, class I-II, 5.5 miles long. Cadron Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Highway 36 to White Oak Bridge, 123 miles away, class I-II, 9 miles long. Rock Creek, Arkansas, Chenal Parkway to Boyle Park, 119 miles away, class II+, 7.2 miles long. Salado Creek, Arkansas, Camp Tahkotah to US 167, 116 miles away, class II(III), 10 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Blakely Creek - North Fork, Arkansas, North Fork Road to Highway 84, 146 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Cadron Creek, Arkansas, Highway 124 to Pinnacle Springs Campground, 134 miles away, class I(II), 13 miles long. Cadron Creek, Arkansas, Pinnacle Springs to Highway 65, 136 miles away, class I(III), 4.5 miles long. Cadron Creek, Arkansas, Cove Creek Run: Highway 65 to Highway 285, 138 miles away, class I(III), 10 miles long. Cadron Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Highway 107 to Hardin Bridge, 126 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Cove Creek, Arkansas, Martinville to Mallet Town, 141 miles away, class I(II), 4.9 miles long. Hogan's Creek, Arkansas, Highway 92 to Cove Creek, 144 miles away, class II-III, 4.5 miles long. Lake Norrell Spillway, Arkansas, Lake Norrell Spillway, 134 miles away, class III-IV, 0.2 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern, 143 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Rockport Ledge, 141 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Possum Walk Creek, Arkansas, Five Mile Road to Highway 263, 131 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 8.7 miles long. Saline River - Alum Fork, Arkansas, Highway 5 to Benton City Park, 134 miles away, class I-II, 20.5 miles long. Saline River - North Fork, Arkansas, Steel Bridge Road to Lyle Park, 130 miles away, class I-II, 5.7 miles long. Spring River - South Fork, Arkansas, Saddle to Hardy, 149 miles away, class I-II, 18 miles long. Strawberry River, Arkansas, US 167 to Ark 58, 137 miles away, class I-II, 22 miles long. Wolf Bayou, Arkansas, Galens Road to Highway 14, 128 miles away, class II-IV, 6.4 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 Cleveland, Mississippi: Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Hidden Valley, Missouri, 255 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 398 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 394 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Seven Oaks, Iowa, 473 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 444 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 497 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 487 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 477 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 480 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 488 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 471 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 497 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 459 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 454 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 441 miles, vertical drop 475 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 Cleveland, Mississippi: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Poverty Point National Monument, 82 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Hot Springs National Park, 155 miles Natchez Trace Parkway, 153 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 177 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Cleveland, Mississippi Buffalo National River, 207 miles Gulf Islands National Seashore, 234 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 296 miles Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, 237 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 Mississippi Rivers