Newton, Iowa Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Newton, Iowa doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. The list below will tell you what the perfect spot for you is. 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 Newton, Iowa: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Newton, Iowa Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 46 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Newton, Iowa Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 61 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 62 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 63 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 73 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Newton, Iowa Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 89 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 91 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 90 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 87 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 91 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Newton, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 111 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Newton, Iowa Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 145 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 148 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 144 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Newton, Iowa Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 160 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 151 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 156 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 171 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Newton, Iowa Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 183 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 180 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 181 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Downtown EauClaire, 190 miles away, class II, 0.5 miles long. Duncan Creek, Wisconsin, Glen Loch Dam to Chippewa River, 199 miles away, class -blank-, 1.5 miles long. Eau Claire River, Wisconsin, Little Falls to Big Falls, 198 miles away, class II-III+, 1.4 miles long. Little Platte River, Wisconsin, Old Lancaster Road to Stumptown Road, 186 miles away, class II(III), 5.4 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 175 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 184 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 Newton, Iowa: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Newton, Iowa Seven Oaks, Iowa, 58 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Newton, Iowa Welch Village, Minnesota, 148 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 138 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Newton, Iowa Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 168 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 182 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 168 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 151 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 184 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 151 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 197 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 156 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 192 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 165 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 Newton, Iowa: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Newton, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument, 155 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 197 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 161 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 184 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Newton, Iowa Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 290 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 281 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 262 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 262 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 262 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 296 miles Pipestone National Monument, 251 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 298 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