Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Danville, Illinois doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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. 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 Danville, Illinois: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Danville, Illinois Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 31 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 32 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 49 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 30 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Danville, Illinois Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 73 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 53 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long. Sugar Creek, Indiana, Darlington, 66 miles away, class I-II, 1.2 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Danville, Illinois Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 98 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 79 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Fox River, Illinois, Batavia Dam, 96 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.05 miles long. McCormick's Creek, Indiana, Bridle Trail to White River, 83 miles away, class II-III(V), 1.5 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Danville, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 108 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 114 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 113 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 119 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 114 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 107 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Gulletts Creek, Indiana, Highway 37 to Old Highway 37, 104 miles away, class I-II(III), 2 miles long. Pipe Creek, Indiana, 925 East Road to 275 South Road, 109 miles away, class I-II+(V), 1.3 miles long. White River, Indiana, Hindostan Falls, 102 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 Danville, Illinois: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Danville, Illinois Villa Olivia, Illinois, 98 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 88 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Danville, Illinois Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 122 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 142 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 133 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 125 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Danville, Illinois Timber Ridge, Michigan, 171 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 182 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 171 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 158 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 164 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 199 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 196 miles, vertical drop 200 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 Danville, Illinois: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Danville, Illinois Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 78 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 89 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Danville, Illinois Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 188 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 190 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 188 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