Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota: Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Big Fork, Minnesota, CR229 to Little American Falls, 232 miles away, class II(IV), 14 miles long. Big Fork, Minnesota, Big Falls, 218 miles away, class IV-V+, 0.5 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 221 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 219 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 215 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Kettle River, Minnesota, CR4 to CR52, 292 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 295 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Little Fork River, Minnesota, CR914 to CR481, 288 miles away, class I-II, 6.4 miles long. Little Fork River, Minnesota, Highway 73 to Samuelson Park, 274 miles away, class I-II(IV), 23 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 270 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 270 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 299 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Sturgeon River, Minnesota, CR766 to Highway 65, 279 miles away, class II-III, 3.4 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 Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 130 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 220 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Buck Hill, Minnesota, 296 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 288 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 274 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 365 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 323 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 322 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 319 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 337 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota, 319 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 329 miles, vertical drop 700 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 Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Pipestone National Monument, 196 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 254 miles Voyageurs National Park, 247 miles National Parks 300 to 400 miles from Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Homestead National Monument of America, 400 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 350 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 302 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 355 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 321 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 North Dakota-Minnesota Rivers