Harrisburg, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Harrisburg, Illinois 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. 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 Harrisburg, Illinois: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 14 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 14 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 40 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 75 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Rough River, Kentucky, Rough River Dam to Dundee, 124 miles away, class I-II, 23.5 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 111 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 124 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 116 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 148 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 150 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. White River, Indiana, Hindostan Falls, 127 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.1 miles long. Gasper River, Kentucky, Bucksville Road to Barren River, 139 miles away, class II-III, 35 miles long. Big Creek, Missouri, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park, 143 miles away, class I-II, 19.2 miles long. Black River, Missouri, Clearwater Dam to Highway W, 147 miles away, class I, 37.5 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 137 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Crane Pond Creek, Missouri, Crane Lake to County Road 134, 143 miles away, class III-IV, 2.1 miles long. Little Rock Creek, Missouri, Off of Highway E, 135 miles away, class IV+, 1 miles long. Little St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 127 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Lower Rock Creek, Missouri, Barren Hollow to Highway E, 134 miles away, class IV, 3 miles long. Marble Creek, Missouri, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427, 136 miles away, class II, 3.8 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 132 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 131 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 133 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines, 131 miles away, class II-IV, 2.3 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67, 132 miles away, class I, 55.4 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 148 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 137 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 130 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 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 Harrisburg, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Hidden Valley, Missouri, 149 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 151 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 245 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 243 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 217 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 210 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 240 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Perfect North, Indiana, 264 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 299 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 285 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 289 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 269 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 280 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 255 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 292 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 275 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 296 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 268 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 Harrisburg, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Mammoth Cave National Park, 166 miles Natchez Trace Parkway, 199 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 173 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Harrisburg, Illinois Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 289 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 273 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 202 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 225 miles Little River Canyon National Preserve, 273 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 273 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 289 miles Russell Cave National Monument, 254 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