Mexico, Missouri Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Mexico, Missouri and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Mexico, Missouri: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Mexico, Missouri Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 47 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 45 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 40 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 34 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Mexico, Missouri Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 57 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Meramec River, Missouri, Maramec Spring to Meramec Caverns, 70 miles away, class I, 67 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Mexico, Missouri Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Mexico, Missouri Black River - East Fork, Missouri, Johnson's Shut Ins, 111 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 119 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Carver Creek, Missouri, Highway AA to county road off of Highway AA, 116 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 111 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 123 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 124 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 114 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 121 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Taum Sauk Creek, Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek, 113 miles away, class IV-V, 7 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Mexico, Missouri Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 138 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 140 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Big Creek, Missouri, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park, 130 miles away, class I-II, 19.2 miles long. Black River, Missouri, Clearwater Dam to Highway W, 146 miles away, class I, 37.5 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 142 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Crane Pond Creek, Missouri, Crane Lake to County Road 134, 125 miles away, class III-IV, 2.1 miles long. Little Rock Creek, Missouri, Off of Highway E, 129 miles away, class IV+, 1 miles long. Little St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 131 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Lower Rock Creek, Missouri, Barren Hollow to Highway E, 127 miles away, class IV, 3 miles long. Marble Creek, Missouri, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427, 128 miles away, class II, 3.8 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 126 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 128 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 147 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines, 126 miles away, class II-IV, 2.3 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67, 136 miles away, class I, 55.4 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 126 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 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 Mexico, Missouri: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Mexico, Missouri Hidden Valley, Missouri, 85 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Mexico, Missouri Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 134 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Mexico, Missouri Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 183 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 190 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Mexico, Missouri Seven Oaks, Iowa, 209 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 237 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 234 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Mexico, Missouri Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 300 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 294 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 286 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 297 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 254 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 269 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 265 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 283 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 282 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 274 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 292 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 298 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 291 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 286 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 287 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 Mexico, Missouri: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Mexico, Missouri Buffalo National River, 190 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 132 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Mexico, Missouri Effigy Mounds National Monument, 206 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 224 miles Hot Springs National Park, 282 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 251 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 287 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 297 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 251 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 Missouri Rivers