South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Christiana Creek, Indiana, West Simonton to St. Joseph River, 16 miles away, class I-II, 1.5 miles long. East Race, Indiana, Whitewater course, 3 miles away, class II(III), 0.4 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Pipe Creek, Indiana, 925 East Road to 275 South Road, 51 miles away, class I-II+(V), 1.3 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 66 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 54 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 75 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Sugar Creek, Indiana, Darlington, 91 miles away, class I-II, 1.2 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 75 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 103 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 105 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 110 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 103 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 105 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long. Pike River, Wisconsin, Petrifying Springs to Lathrop, 123 miles away, class I(II), 4.8 miles long. Root River, Wisconsin, Horlick Dam to Quarry Park, 123 miles away, class II-III, 0.4 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 129 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Fox River, Illinois, Batavia Dam, 145 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.05 miles long. Sand Creek - Cobbs Fork, Indiana, from road 60, 141 miles away, class I-II(III), 3.6 miles long. Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge, 136 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.3 miles long. Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Middle Fork, 136 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.5 miles long. Flatrock River, Indiana, Old US Highway 421 to Conns Creek, 128 miles away, class I(III), 6.8 miles long. Gulletts Creek, Indiana, Highway 37 to Old Highway 37, 150 miles away, class I-II(III), 2 miles long. McCormick's Creek, Indiana, Bridle Trail to White River, 133 miles away, class II-III(V), 1.5 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 128 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Chippewa River, Michigan, Mount Pleasant, 137 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Pine River, Michigan, Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge, 125 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 143 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 131 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Cedar Creek, Wisconsin, Cedarburg City Park, 146 miles away, class II-III, 2.3 miles long. Honey Creek, Wisconsin, Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River, 141 miles away, class II-III+, 1.6 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch, 142 miles away, class II-III, 4.8 miles long. Milwaukee River, Wisconsin, Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge, 145 miles away, class I-II, 2.7 miles long. Milwaukee River, Wisconsin, Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam, 136 miles away, class I-II, 3.4 miles long. Sauk Creek, Wisconsin, Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street, 143 miles away, class II-III, 1.5 miles long. Sheboygan River, Wisconsin, downtown Sheboygan Falls, 150 miles away, class II-IV, 0.5 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Timber Ridge, Michigan, 41 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Bittersweet, Michigan, 52 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 88 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 137 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan, 139 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 144 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 136 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 129 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Mad River, Ohio, 184 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 164 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 171 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 174 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 188 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 170 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Shanty Creek, Michigan, 174 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Homestead, Michigan, 157 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Boyne Mountain, Michigan, 194 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Treetops Sylvan, Michigan, 193 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Hanson Hills, Michigan, 178 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 165 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 172 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 165 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 162 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 160 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 158 miles, vertical drop 200 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 57 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 124 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 154 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana-Michigan Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 233 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 242 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 233 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 227 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-Michigan Rivers