Ruston, Louisiana Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Ruston, Louisiana 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. 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 Ruston, Louisiana: Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Blakely Creek - North Fork, Arkansas, North Fork Road to Highway 84, 110 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. De Roche Creek, Arkansas, Highway 283 to Highway 67, 105 miles away, class II-III, 5.5 miles long. Gulpha Creek, Arkansas, Ridgeway Road to Highway 270, 118 miles away, class II+, 2.2 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Narrows Dam to CR 222, 120 miles away, class II, 5.2 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern, 112 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Rockport Ledge, 111 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Saline River - Alum Fork, Arkansas, Highway 5 to Benton City Park, 122 miles away, class I-II, 20.5 miles long. Saline River - North Fork, Arkansas, Steel Bridge Road to Lyle Park, 123 miles away, class I-II, 5.7 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Baker Creek, Arkansas, Ed Banks Road to Weyerhauser road, 150 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Bear Creek South Fourche Tributary, Arkansas, NFR 45 to NFR 86, 140 miles away, class II+(III), 4.5 miles long. Blaylock Creek, Arkansas, Nfr 106 to Little Missouri River, 140 miles away, class III+, 6 miles long. Blocker Creek, Arkansas, Along Highway 369 to Little Missouri below Highway 84, 135 miles away, class III+, 9 miles long. Caddo River, Arkansas, Norman to Amity, 126 miles away, class I-II, 29 miles long. Cossatot River, Arkansas, Gilliam Lake to County Road 70, 146 miles away, class I-II, 9 miles long. Crooked Creek, Arkansas, NFR 43 to Little Missouri, 142 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Fiddlers Creek, Arkansas, NFR 274 Access to Ouachita River Close to Sims, 145 miles away, class II, 5.5 miles long. Harris Creek, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Highway 278/4, 146 miles away, class II-III+, 6 miles long. Lake Norrell Spillway, Arkansas, Lake Norrell Spillway, 128 miles away, class III-IV, 0.2 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Albert Pike Campgound to Highway 84 Bridge, 138 miles away, class II-III+(IV), 8.5 miles long. Little Missouri River, Arkansas, Highway 84 Bridge to US Highway 70 Bridge, 134 miles away, class II, 11.5 miles long. Moore Creek, Arkansas, Highway 246 to Highway 278/4, 146 miles away, class II-III+, 6.5 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, Little Hope Road to USFS Dragover Campground, 145 miles away, class I-II, 29.4 miles long. Ouachita River, Arkansas, USFS Dragover, 141 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Rock Creek, Arkansas, Chenal Parkway to Boyle Park, 131 miles away, class II+, 7.2 miles long. Saline River, Arkansas, Shady Lake to Highway 84, 143 miles away, class II-III, 4.5 miles long. Saline River, Arkansas, Dierks Lake to Highway 70, 138 miles away, class I-II, 5.6 miles long. Saline River - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Iron Springs to Buffalo Gap Road, 134 miles away, class II(III), 0.9 miles long. South Fourche LaFave, Arkansas, Highway 7 to Deberrie low-water bridge, 142 miles away, class II+(III), 11.3 miles long. Trace Creek, Arkansas, NFR 780 to Highway 7, 138 miles away, class II+, 3.5 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 Ruston, Louisiana: Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Hidden Valley, Missouri, 355 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 482 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Ski Areas 500 to 600 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 539 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Seven Oaks, Iowa, 500 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 529 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 592 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 597 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 586 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 569 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 597 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 597 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 575 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 598 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 588 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 578 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 575 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 531 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 Ruston, Louisiana: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Poverty Point National Monument, 81 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Big Thicket National Preserve, 171 miles Hot Springs National Park, 119 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Ruston, Louisiana Buffalo National River, 213 miles Gulf Islands National Seashore, 284 miles George Washington Carver National Monument, 270 miles Jean Lafitte National Historic Park & Preserve, 233 miles Natchez Trace Parkway, 293 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 275 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 Louisiana Rivers