Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Jefferson City, Missouri is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. 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 Jefferson City, Missouri: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 22 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Meramec River, Missouri, Maramec Spring to Meramec Caverns, 70 miles away, class I, 67 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 99 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 89 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 88 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 76 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Black River - East Fork, Missouri, Johnson's Shut Ins, 109 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 124 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Carver Creek, Missouri, Highway AA to county road off of Highway AA, 116 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 115 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Taum Sauk Creek, Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek, 112 miles away, class IV-V, 7 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Buffalo River, Arkansas, Gilbert to Maumee, 148 miles away, class I-II, 11.8 miles long. Buffalo River, Arkansas, Maumee to Buffalo Point, 145 miles away, class I-II, 10.9 miles long. Buffalo River, Arkansas, Buffalo Point to Rush Landing, 142 miles away, class I-II, 7.5 miles long. Buffalo River, Arkansas, Rush Landing to Buffalo City, 138 miles away, class I(II), 24.4 miles long. Crooked Creek, Arkansas, Harman to Highway 101, 137 miles away, class I-II, 52 miles long. North Sylamore Creek, Arkansas, Barkshed to Allison, 142 miles away, class I-II, 12.5 miles long. Spring River, Arkansas, Mammoth Spring to Hardy, 131 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Spring River - South Fork, Arkansas, Saddle to Hardy, 132 miles away, class I-II, 18 miles long. Strawberry River, Arkansas, US 167 to Ark 58, 145 miles away, class I-II, 22 miles long. Big Creek, Missouri, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park, 129 miles away, class I-II, 19.2 miles long. Black River, Missouri, Clearwater Dam to Highway W, 141 miles away, class I, 37.5 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 150 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Crane Pond Creek, Missouri, Crane Lake to County Road 134, 126 miles away, class III-IV, 2.1 miles long. Little Rock Creek, Missouri, Off of Highway E, 131 miles away, class IV+, 1 miles long. Little St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 136 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Lower Rock Creek, Missouri, Barren Hollow to Highway E, 130 miles away, class IV, 3 miles long. Marble Creek, Missouri, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427, 130 miles away, class II, 3.8 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 137 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 131 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 140 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 137 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 129 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 129 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, 138 miles away, class I, 55.4 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 125 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 132 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 Jefferson City, Missouri: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Hidden Valley, Missouri, 106 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 176 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Seven Oaks, Iowa, 214 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 222 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 231 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Devils Head, Wisconsin, 296 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 278 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 269 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 299 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 394 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 368 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 342 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 359 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 336 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 328 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 338 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 310 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 306 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 330 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin, 359 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin, 395 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 339 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 324 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 305 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 333 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 311 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 360 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 317 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 387 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 304 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 326 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 327 miles, vertical drop 100 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 Jefferson City, Missouri: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Buffalo National River, 146 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 181 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 120 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Jefferson City, Missouri Effigy Mounds National Monument, 243 miles Hot Springs National Park, 241 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 293 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 295 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 293 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 Missouri Rivers