Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Decatur, Illinois and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. 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 Decatur, Illinois: Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Decatur, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 73 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 75 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 62 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 74 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Decatur, Illinois Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 75 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 78 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 79 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 79 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Decatur, Illinois Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 109 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Fox River, Illinois, Batavia Dam, 112 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.05 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 122 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 117 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 117 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 119 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 116 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 103 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Decatur, Illinois Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 132 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 132 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 133 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 150 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 138 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 142 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. Turtle Creek, Wisconsin, Shopiere, 139 miles away, class I, 4.7 miles long. White River, Wisconsin, Lake Geneva to Lyons, 147 miles away, class I-II, 2 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 Decatur, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Decatur, Illinois Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 143 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 144 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 121 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 116 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 145 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 137 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Decatur, Illinois Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 186 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 183 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 190 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 167 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 180 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 154 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 183 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 166 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 188 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 162 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 Decatur, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Decatur, Illinois Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 163 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 112 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 161 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 163 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Decatur, Illinois Effigy Mounds National Monument, 226 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 238 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 211 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