Fort Polk South, Louisiana Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Fort Polk South, Louisiana doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. 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 Fort Polk South, Louisiana: Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Neches River, Texas, Lake Palestine to US 175, 163 miles away, class II+, 3 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Baker Creek, Arkansas, Ed Banks Road to Weyerhauser road, 195 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Blakely Creek - North Fork, Arkansas, North Fork Road to Highway 84, 186 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Blaylock Creek, Arkansas, Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River, 192 miles away, class III+, 6 miles long. Blocker Creek, Arkansas, Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84, 188 miles away, class III+, 9 miles long. Caddo River, Arkansas, Norman to Amity, 187 miles away, class I-II, 29 miles long. Camp/Flat Creek, Arkansas, Polk County Road 33 to Cossatot River, 199 miles away, class II-III+, 4.5 miles long. Cossatot River, Arkansas, County Road 31 to Highway 246, 199 miles away, class II+, 3.4 miles long. Cossatot River, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Ed Banks Road, 199 miles away, class II+, 3.1 miles long. Cossatot River, Arkansas, Ed Banks Road to Highway 278/4, 196 miles away, class II-IV, 6.25 miles long. Cossatot River, Arkansas, Gilliam Lake to County Road 70, 188 miles away, class I-II, 9 miles long. Crooked Creek, Arkansas, NFR 43 to Little Missouri, 195 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. De Roche Creek, Arkansas, Highway 283 to Highway 67, 178 miles away, class II-III, 5.5 miles long. Gulpha Creek, Arkansas, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270, 193 miles away, class II+, 2.2 miles long. Harris Creek, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Highway 278/4, 194 miles away, class II-III+, 6 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge, 190 miles away, class II-III+(IV), 8.5 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge, 186 miles away, class II, 11.5 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Narrows Dam to CR 222, 175 miles away, class II, 5.2 miles long. Moore Creek, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Highway 278/4, 193 miles away, class II-III+, 6.5 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern, 189 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Rockport Ledge, 189 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Robinson Creek, Arkansas, Weyerhauser rd, 195 miles away, class II+, 9 miles long. Saline River, Arkansas, Shady Lake to Highway 84, 192 miles away, class II-III, 4.5 miles long. Saline River, Arkansas, Dierks Lake to Highway 70, 183 miles away, class I-II, 5.6 miles long. Mountain Fork, Oklahoma, Broken Bow dam to Highway 70, 196 miles away, class II+, 3.2 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 Fort Polk South, Louisiana: Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Hidden Valley, Missouri, 437 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 500 to 600 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Seven Oaks, Iowa, 564 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 560 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 600 to 700 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 615 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 605 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 687 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 679 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 670 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 675 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 663 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 646 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 674 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 673 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 693 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 648 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 690 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 669 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 695 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 666 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 669 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 696 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 672 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 649 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 657 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 654 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 609 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 Fort Polk South, Louisiana: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Big Thicket National Preserve, 89 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Hot Springs National Park, 193 miles Poverty Point National Monument, 147 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Fort Polk South, Louisiana Buffalo National River, 286 miles Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, 228 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 Louisiana Rivers