Great Bend, Kansas Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Great Bend, Kansas doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Great Bend, Kansas: Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 173 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 188 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 187 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 245 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 232 miles away, class -blank-, 0 miles long. Jimmy Creek, Oklahoma, Close to Meers Cafe to Lake Lawtonka, 210 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 276 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 290 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 251 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 258 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Blue River, Oklahoma, Highway 7 to Cheadle Falls Close to Wapanucka, 282 miles away, class II-III, 9.5 miles long. Pennington Creek, Oklahoma, Highway 7 to Tishomingo, 277 miles away, class II-III(V), 9 miles long. Spring Creek, Oklahoma, Low Water Bridge by Peggs, 285 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Washita River, Oklahoma, Dougherty to Gene Autry, 263 miles away, class II-III, 9 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 292 miles away, class V, 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 Great Bend, Kansas: Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Seven Oaks, Iowa, 384 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Buck Hill, Minnesota, 487 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 455 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 485 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 434 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 414 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Terry Peak, South Dakota, 452 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Loveland, Colorado, 484 miles, vertical drop 2410 feet SolVista, Colorado, 499 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Eldora, Colorado, 472 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Winter Park, Colorado, 493 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet Red River, New Mexico, 482 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 495 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 465 miles, vertical drop 2077 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 Great Bend, Kansas: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Homestead National Monument of America, 169 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 153 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Great Bend, Kansas Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 257 miles Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, 252 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 244 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 243 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 256 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 Kansas Rivers