Parsons, Kansas Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Parsons, Kansas doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Parsons, Kansas: Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Parsons, Kansas Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 65 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 69 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Shoal Creek, Missouri, Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43, 63 miles away, class I, 31.3 miles long. Flint Creek, Oklahoma, US 412 to Fidler's Bend, 67 miles away, class II(IV), 1 miles long. Illinois River, Oklahoma, Playspot at Echota, 73 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Spring Creek, Oklahoma, Low Water Bridge by Peggs, 61 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Parsons, Kansas Illinois River, Arkansas, Prairie Grove to Robinson Road, 90 miles away, class I-II, 14.5 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Robinson Road to Highway 16, 82 miles away, class I-II, 13.7 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Highway 16 to Arkansas 59, 78 miles away, class I-II, 5.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 97 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 77 miles away, class -blank-, 0 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Parsons, Kansas Ben Doodle Branch, Arkansas, Camping area to Highway 220, 106 miles away, class IV-V, 7.5 miles long. Blackburn Creek, Arkansas, Devils Den State Park to Highway 220, 106 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. Cedar Creek, Arkansas, Confluence to Rudy, 113 miles away, class II, 7.7 miles long. Cedar Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Hobbitown to Cedar Creek, 112 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Cedar Creek - West Fork, Arkansas, Highway 162 to Cedar Creek, 111 miles away, class II+, 1.9 miles long. Clear Creek, Arkansas, Chester to Mountainburg, 114 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. Fall Creek, Arkansas, Strickler to Lee Creek, 102 miles away, class III, 12 miles long. Frog Bayou, Arkansas, Mountainburg to Lancaster Bridge, 115 miles away, class I-II, 13.5 miles long. Frog Bayou, Arkansas, Lancaster Bridge to Rudy, 115 miles away, class II, 8 miles long. Hart Creek, Arkansas, to Highway 220, 106 miles away, class III-IV(V), 4 miles long. HuRivericane Creek, Arkansas, ShoReservoir Lake to Highway 215, 125 miles away, class II+, 9 miles long. Lee Creek, Arkansas, Devils Den State Park to Highway 220, 105 miles away, class II-III, 8.4 miles long. Lee Creek, Arkansas, Highway 220 to NFS Access, 105 miles away, class II+, 3 miles long. Little Mill Creek, Arkansas, Three Forks to Mill Creek takeout, 124 miles away, class III-IV, 2.75 miles long. Little Mill Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek, 124 miles away, class III-V, 4 miles long. Little Mill Creek - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek, 123 miles away, class III-IV, 4.25 miles long. Mill Creek, Arkansas, Devil's Canyon to Highway 215, 122 miles away, class III+, 5.2 miles long. Mormon Creek, Arkansas, Headwaters to Mill Creek, 123 miles away, class IV(V), 1.5 miles long. War Eagle Creek, Arkansas, Highway 23 to War Eagle Mill, 118 miles away, class I-II, 38 miles long. White River, Arkansas, Pettigrew to Elkins, 121 miles away, class I-II, 37 miles long. White River - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Arnett to Hicks, 110 miles away, class II, 1.75 miles long. White River - West Fork, Arkansas, Woolsey to Greenland, 103 miles away, class I-II, 11 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 105 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 104 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Roaring River, Missouri, Roaring River State Park to Highway 86, 107 miles away, class I-II, 5.8 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 Parsons, Kansas: Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Parsons, Kansas Seven Oaks, Iowa, 268 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Parsons, Kansas Buck Hill, Minnesota, 395 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 397 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 357 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 382 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 328 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Parsons, Kansas Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 414 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 496 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 482 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 437 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 433 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 487 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 407 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 438 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 408 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 403 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 499 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 418 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 431 miles, vertical drop 475 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 Parsons, Kansas: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Parsons, Kansas George Washington Carver National Monument, 64 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Parsons, Kansas Buffalo National River, 158 miles Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 192 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 192 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 109 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 Kansas Rivers