Lincoln, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Lincoln, Illinois and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. 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 Lincoln, Illinois: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 33 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 65 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 64 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 72 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 68 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 66 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 70 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 66 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 92 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 119 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Fox River, Illinois, Batavia Dam, 116 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.05 miles long. Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 122 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 137 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 142 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 134 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 135 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 143 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 146 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 141 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 149 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 138 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. Turtle Creek, Wisconsin, Shopiere, 130 miles away, class I, 4.7 miles long. White River, Wisconsin, Lake Geneva to Lyons, 146 miles away, class I-II, 2 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 Lincoln, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 142 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 146 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 148 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 127 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 125 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 137 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 115 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 123 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 156 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 189 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 163 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 179 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 152 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 166 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 173 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 183 miles, vertical drop 250 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 Lincoln, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Lincoln, Illinois Effigy Mounds National Monument, 199 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 148 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 122 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 179 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 148 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