Jackson, Michigan Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Jackson, Michigan is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect 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 Jackson, Michigan: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Jackson, Michigan Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 25 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 24 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Jackson, Michigan Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 44 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Jackson, Michigan Chippewa River, Michigan, Mount Pleasant, 72 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 59 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 64 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Jackson, Michigan Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 99 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 98 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 85 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 86 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Jackson, Michigan Christiana Creek, Indiana, West Simonton to St. Joseph River, 110 miles away, class I-II, 1.5 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 104 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Pine River, Michigan, Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge, 124 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 103 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 102 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Jackson, Michigan East Race, Indiana, Whitewater course, 129 miles away, class II(III), 0.4 miles long. Pipe Creek, Indiana, 925 East Road to 275 South Road, 146 miles away, class I-II+(V), 1.3 miles long. Boardman River, Michigan, 6 miles South of Traverse City, 145 miles away, class I-II, 0.5 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Trowbridge Road to Indian River, 149 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Caesar Creek, Ohio, Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River, 149 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 137 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long. Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 132 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long. Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 140 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 141 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 143 miles away, class 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 Jackson, Michigan: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Jackson, Michigan Mount Brighton, Michigan, 48 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Jackson, Michigan Pine Nob, Michigan, 76 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 63 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 66 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 99 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 89 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 85 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Jackson, Michigan Mad River, Ohio, 110 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 121 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Shanty Creek, Michigan, 143 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Boyne Mountain, Michigan, 146 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Treetops Sylvan, Michigan, 135 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Hanson Hills, Michigan, 120 miles, vertical drop 225 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 Jackson, Michigan: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Jackson, Michigan Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 182 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 168 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Jackson, Michigan Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 201 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 249 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 298 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 249 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 Michigan Rivers