Pittsburg, Kansas Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Pittsburg, Kansas 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. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Shoal Creek, Missouri, Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43, 42 miles away, class I, 31.3 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Flint Creek, Oklahoma, US 412 to Fidler's Bend, 75 miles away, class II(IV), 1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Illinois River, Arkansas, Prairie Grove to Robinson Road, 87 miles away, class I-II, 14.5 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Robinson Road to Highway 16, 81 miles away, class I-II, 13.7 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Highway 16 to Arkansas 59, 80 miles away, class I-II, 5.1 miles long. White River - West Fork, Arkansas, Woolsey to Greenland, 97 miles away, class I-II, 11 miles long. Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 95 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 84 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 82 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 77 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Roaring River, Missouri, Roaring River State Park to Highway 86, 87 miles away, class I-II, 5.8 miles long. Illinois River, Oklahoma, Playspot at Echota, 88 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Spring Creek, Oklahoma, Low Water Bridge by Peggs, 81 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Ben Doodle Branch, Arkansas, Camping area to Highway 220, 107 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, 116 miles away, class II, 7.7 miles long. Cedar Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Hobbitown to Cedar Creek, 114 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Cedar Creek - West Fork, Arkansas, Highway 162 to Cedar Creek, 114 miles away, class II+, 1.9 miles long. Clear Creek, Arkansas, Chester to Mountainburg, 113 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. Fall Creek, Arkansas, Strickler to Lee Creek, 103 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, 117 miles away, class II, 8 miles long. Hart Creek, Arkansas, to Highway 220, 107 miles away, class III-IV(V), 4 miles long. HuRivericane Creek, Arkansas, ShoReservoir Lake to Highway 215, 121 miles away, class II+, 9 miles long. Kings River, Arkansas, Dripping Springs to Highway 74, 122 miles away, class III+, 11 miles long. Kings River, Arkansas, Highway 74 to Missouri 86, 111 miles away, class I-II, 67 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, 107 miles away, class II+, 3 miles long. Little Mill Creek, Arkansas, Three Forks to Mill Creek takeout, 121 miles away, class III-IV, 2.75 miles long. Little Mill Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek, 121 miles away, class III-V, 4 miles long. Little Mill Creek - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Close to Fern to Little Mill Creek, 120 miles away, class III-IV, 4.25 miles long. Mill Creek, Arkansas, Devil's Canyon to Highway 215, 119 miles away, class III+, 5.2 miles long. Mormon Creek, Arkansas, Headwaters to Mill Creek, 120 miles away, class IV(V), 1.5 miles long. Mulberry River, Arkansas, Redding Campground to Highway 23, 124 miles away, class I-III, 3.6 miles long. Mulberry River, Arkansas, Highway 23 to Campbell's Cemetery, 123 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Mulberry River, Arkansas, Campbell's Cemetery to Highway 215, 123 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Spirits Creek, Arkansas, County Road 76 to County Road 2434, 121 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. War Eagle Creek, Arkansas, Highway 23 to War Eagle Mill, 105 miles away, class I-II, 38 miles long. White River, Arkansas, Pettigrew to Elkins, 111 miles away, class I-II, 37 miles long. White River - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Arnett to Hicks, 103 miles away, class II, 1.75 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 103 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 113 miles away, class -blank-, 0 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 Pittsburg, Kansas: Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Seven Oaks, Iowa, 242 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Hidden Valley, Missouri, 293 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 379 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 380 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 380 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 370 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 383 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 372 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 334 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 396 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 347 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 Pittsburg, Kansas: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas George Washington Carver National Monument, 47 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Buffalo National River, 137 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 198 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 129 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Pittsburg, Kansas Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 227 miles Hot Springs National Park, 211 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 210 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 265 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