Marshalltown, Iowa Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Marshalltown, Iowa and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Marshalltown, Iowa: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 48 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 58 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 58 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 56 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 57 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 87 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 90 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 93 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 85 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 105 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 109 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 134 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 152 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 156 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 168 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 171 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 153 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 164 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 154 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Downtown EauClaire, 173 miles away, class II, 0.5 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 158 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 167 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 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 Marshalltown, Iowa: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Seven Oaks, Iowa, 60 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Afton Alps, Minnesota, 134 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 131 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 135 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 140 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 126 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 159 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 165 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 153 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 167 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 185 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 184 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 162 miles, vertical drop 262 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 Marshalltown, Iowa: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument, 143 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 145 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 167 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Marshalltown, Iowa Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 273 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 273 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 253 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 205 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 253 miles Pipestone National Monument, 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 Iowa Rivers