Mount Vernon, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Mount Vernon, Illinois is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. 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. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Mount Vernon, Illinois: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 41 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 41 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 41 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 64 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 121 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 104 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Little St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 119 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 103 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 124 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 105 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 122 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 125 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines, 123 miles away, class II-IV, 2.3 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 122 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 148 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 149 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 148 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. White River, Indiana, Hindostan Falls, 133 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.1 miles long. Rough River, Kentucky, Rough River Dam to Dundee, 141 miles away, class I-II, 23.5 miles long. Big Creek, Missouri, Highway K west of Annapolis to Sam Baker State Park, 138 miles away, class I-II, 19.2 miles long. Black River, Missouri, Clearwater Dam to Highway W, 145 miles away, class I, 37.5 miles long. Black River - East Fork, Missouri, Johnson's Shut Ins, 149 miles away, class II-III, 2 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 128 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Carver Creek, Missouri, Highway AA to county road off of Highway AA, 142 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Crane Pond Creek, Missouri, Crane Lake to County Road 134, 136 miles away, class III-IV, 2.1 miles long. Little Rock Creek, Missouri, Off of Highway E, 128 miles away, class IV+, 1 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, 129 miles away, class II, 3.8 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67, 127 miles away, class I, 55.4 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 139 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 128 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Taum Sauk Creek, Missouri, Taum Sauk Mountain to Little Taum Sauk Creek, 145 miles away, class IV-V, 7 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Hidden Valley, Missouri, 132 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 159 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 197 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 190 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 247 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 233 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 223 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 222 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 241 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 214 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 182 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 184 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 169 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Mount Vernon, Illinois Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 248 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 212 miles Natchez Trace Parkway, 224 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 248 miles Russell Cave National Monument, 280 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 Illinois Rivers