Ottumwa, Iowa Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Ottumwa, Iowa but if the list below will help you locate what there is. 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 Ottumwa, Iowa: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 91 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Parker Heights Entrance at 5th St to Bob Bangart Park, 93 miles away, class II-IV, 1 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 76 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Kepler State Park, 80 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 93 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. North River, Missouri, Mo. County Road 530 to Highway 61 bridge, 90 miles away, class I(II), 17 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 99 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 105 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 115 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 116 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 114 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Hinkson Creek, Missouri, Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field, 112 miles away, class I-II, 10.75 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 143 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 145 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 140 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 140 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Little Platte River, Wisconsin, Old Lancaster Road to Stumptown Road, 160 miles away, class II(III), 5.4 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 190 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 193 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 183 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 185 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Meramec River, Missouri, Maramec Spring to Meramec Caverns, 182 miles away, class I, 67 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 200 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Chippewa River, Wisconsin, Downtown EauClaire, 197 miles away, class II, 0.5 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 191 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. Robinson Creek, Wisconsin, Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road, 193 miles away, class I-II(III), 4.9 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 Ottumwa, Iowa: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Seven Oaks, Iowa, 111 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 141 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 122 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 163 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 183 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 177 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 190 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 196 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 187 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 161 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 186 miles, vertical drop 250 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 Ottumwa, Iowa: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument, 142 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 197 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Ottumwa, Iowa Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 296 miles Buffalo National River, 271 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 267 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 298 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 232 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 239 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 232 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 245 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 212 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