Rochelle, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Rochelle, Illinois and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. 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 Rochelle, Illinois: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 43 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 41 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 48 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 38 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 36 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 37 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 43 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Turtle Creek, Wisconsin, Shopiere, 38 miles away, class I, 4.7 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Fox River, Illinois, Batavia Dam, 68 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.05 miles long. White River, Wisconsin, Lake Geneva to Lyons, 70 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Wisconsin River, Wisconsin, Prairie du Sac, 71 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 86 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Baraboo River, Wisconsin, Highway 12 to Highway 113, 78 miles away, class I(II), 4.5 miles long. Little Platte River, Wisconsin, Old Lancaster Road to Stumptown Road, 92 miles away, class II(III), 5.4 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Main Street bridge to next bridge, 99 miles away, class II-III, 0.4 miles long. Pewaukee River, Wisconsin, Pewaukee to Waukesha, 89 miles away, class I-II, 1.6 miles long. Skillet Creek, Wisconsin, Gasser Road, 79 miles away, class III-IV, 1.8 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 114 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Cedar Creek, Wisconsin, Cedarburg City Park, 110 miles away, class II-III, 2.3 miles long. Honey Creek, Wisconsin, Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River, 101 miles away, class II-III+, 1.6 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch, 102 miles away, class II-III, 4.8 miles long. Milwaukee River, Wisconsin, Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge, 112 miles away, class I-II, 2.7 miles long. Milwaukee River, Wisconsin, Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam, 109 miles away, class I-II, 3.4 miles long. Pike River, Wisconsin, Petrifying Springs to Lathrop, 104 miles away, class I(II), 4.8 miles long. Root River, Wisconsin, Horlick Dam to Quarry Park, 107 miles away, class II-III, 0.4 miles long. Sauk Creek, Wisconsin, Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street, 118 miles away, class II-III, 1.5 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 Rochelle, Illinois: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 77 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 95 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 71 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 64 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 78 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 72 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 57 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 76 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 90 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 77 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 84 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 78 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 Rochelle, Illinois: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 51 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 91 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 51 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Rochelle, Illinois Effigy Mounds National Monument, 142 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 157 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 Illinois Rivers