Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Lincoln, Nebraska doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska: Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 144 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 138 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 165 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 198 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 193 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 176 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 198 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 192 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 182 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 220 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 222 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 211 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 204 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 211 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 278 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 293 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 291 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Shoal Creek, Missouri, Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43, 268 miles away, class I, 31.3 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 271 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 299 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 267 miles away, class -blank-, 0 miles long. Flint Creek, Oklahoma, US 412 to Fidler's Bend, 294 miles away, class II(IV), 1 miles long. Spring Creek, Oklahoma, Low Water Bridge by Peggs, 286 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 263 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 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, Nebraska: Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Seven Oaks, Iowa, 209 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 279 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 253 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 254 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 362 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 332 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 361 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 341 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 308 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 306 miles, vertical drop 175 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, Nebraska: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Homestead National Monument of America, 28 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 62 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 114 miles Pipestone National Monument, 162 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 132 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 Nebraska Rivers