Columbus, Nebraska Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Columbus, Nebraska 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 Columbus, Nebraska: Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 113 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 231 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 227 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 215 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 232 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 247 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 208 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 229 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 246 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 211 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 240 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 257 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 258 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 257 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 257 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 298 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 268 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 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 Columbus, Nebraska: Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Seven Oaks, Iowa, 249 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 240 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 287 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 273 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 383 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 355 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 381 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 366 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 329 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 325 miles, vertical drop 175 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 Columbus, Nebraska: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Homestead National Monument of America, 85 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 67 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Columbus, Nebraska Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 108 miles Pipestone National Monument, 145 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 184 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 Nebraska Rivers