Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Mitchell, South Dakota and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The list below will tell you what the perfect spot for you is. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. 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 Mitchell, South Dakota: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 82 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 174 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 210 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 291 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 291 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 262 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 258 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 259 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 263 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 274 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 272 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 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 Mitchell, South Dakota: Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 185 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 290 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 262 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 271 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 374 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 353 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 372 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 366 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 323 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 318 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 Mitchell, South Dakota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 54 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota Homestead National Monument of America, 197 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 185 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 189 miles Pipestone National Monument, 111 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 South Dakota Rivers