Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Effingham, Illinois doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. 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 Effingham, Illinois: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Effingham, Illinois Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 86 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 88 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 86 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 98 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Effingham, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 118 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 120 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 116 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 123 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 100 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 125 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 124 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 118 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 110 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 110 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 115 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 123 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 110 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 121 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long. White River, Indiana, Hindostan Falls, 122 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.1 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 112 miles away, class III-IV, 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 Effingham, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Effingham, Illinois Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 149 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 143 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 146 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Effingham, Illinois Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 188 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 178 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 176 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 151 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 190 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Effingham, Illinois Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 230 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 223 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 203 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 214 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 228 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 212 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 231 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 246 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 210 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 Effingham, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Effingham, Illinois Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 136 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 169 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 192 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Effingham, Illinois Effigy Mounds National Monument, 273 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 208 miles Natchez Trace Parkway, 274 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 208 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 203 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