Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. 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 Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 26 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 33 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 44 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 40 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 70 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 99 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 122 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 118 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Meramec River, Missouri, Maramec Spring to Meramec Caverns, 136 miles away, class I, 67 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 136 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Little Platte River, Wisconsin, Old Lancaster Road to Stumptown Road, 132 miles away, class II(III), 5.4 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 172 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 169 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 160 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 169 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Black River - East Fork, Missouri, Johnson's Shut Ins, 173 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 175 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 175 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 152 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 173 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Taum Sauk Creek, Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek, 174 miles away, class IV-V, 7 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 Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 72 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 115 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 125 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 128 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Seven Oaks, Iowa, 178 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 193 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 176 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 165 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 249 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 245 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 239 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 208 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 202 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 245 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 239 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 220 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 224 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 248 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 214 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 237 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 244 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 246 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 246 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 249 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 Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Effigy Mounds National Monument, 136 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 193 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 193 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 200 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Keokuk-Fort Madison, Iowa-Missouri Buffalo National River, 263 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 283 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 251 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 240 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 247 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 Iowa-Missouri Rivers