Mason City, Iowa Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Mason City, Iowa doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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. 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 Mason City, Iowa: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Mason City, Iowa Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 10 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Mason City, Iowa Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Mason City, Iowa Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 56 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 53 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 65 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 73 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 73 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Mason City, Iowa Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 78 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 99 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 92 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 81 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Mason City, Iowa Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 117 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 103 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 123 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 116 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Mason City, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 137 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 145 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 135 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Lower Tamarack River, Minnesota, Highway 25 to Highway 48/77, 149 miles away, class I-II, 10.2 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 133 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 134 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 141 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 134 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 131 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Downtown EauClaire, 145 miles away, class II, 0.5 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 135 miles away, class I-II, 8 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 Mason City, Iowa: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Mason City, Iowa Seven Oaks, Iowa, 72 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 81 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 82 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 77 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 81 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 71 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Mason City, Iowa Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 115 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 143 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 116 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 128 miles, vertical drop 290 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 Mason City, Iowa: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Mason City, Iowa Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 89 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Mason City, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument, 145 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 117 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Mason City, Iowa Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 240 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 285 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 264 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 210 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 286 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 264 miles Pipestone National Monument, 216 miles Voyageurs National Park, 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 Rivers