Richmond, Indiana Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Richmond, Indiana and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. 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 Richmond, Indiana: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Richmond, Indiana Sand Creek - Cobbs Fork, Indiana, from road 60, 47 miles away, class I-II(III), 3.6 miles long. Flatrock River, Indiana, Old US Highway 421 to Conns Creek, 50 miles away, class I(III), 6.8 miles long. Great Miami River, Ohio, 50 Hole, 41 miles away, class I, 0 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Richmond, Indiana Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge, 59 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.3 miles long. Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Middle Fork, 58 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.5 miles long. Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 55 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 63 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 55 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Banklick Creek, Kentucky, Independence Station Road to Doe Run confluence, 57 miles away, class II-III, 5 miles long. Gunpowder Creek, Kentucky, Camp Ernst Road to Dale Williamson Road, 51 miles away, class II+, 7.5 miles long. Little Kentucky River, Kentucky, Sulphur to Kentucky 421, 74 miles away, class II, 8.1 miles long. Backbone Creek, Ohio, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River, 71 miles away, class III-V, 1.5 miles long. Brushy Fork, Ohio, Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek, 71 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2 miles long. Caesar Creek, Ohio, Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River, 67 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Hall's Creek, Ohio, Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road, 64 miles away, class III+(IV), 1.25 miles long. Hershel Run, Ohio, Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek, 71 miles away, class III-IV, 1.35 miles long. Horner Run, Ohio, Cook Road to I-275, 62 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126, 60 miles away, class I, 0.5 miles long. Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 63 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long. Second Creek, Ohio, State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork, 69 miles away, class II-III, 3.25 miles long. Stonelick Creek, Ohio, St. Route 131 to St. Route 132, 71 miles away, class III-IV, 4.5 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 Richmond, Indiana: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Richmond, Indiana Perfect North, Indiana, 39 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Richmond, Indiana Mad River, Ohio, 90 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Richmond, Indiana Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 125 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 123 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 141 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 142 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Richmond, Indiana Clear Fork, Ohio, 183 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 173 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 160 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 184 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 177 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 192 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 168 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 Richmond, Indiana: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Richmond, Indiana Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 190 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 167 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 163 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Richmond, Indiana Blue Ridge Parkway, 293 miles Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 246 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 286 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 255 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 227 miles New River Gorge National River, 286 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 215 miles Russell Cave National Monument, 283 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 254 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 Indiana Rivers