Storm Lake, Iowa Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Storm Lake, Iowa 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 Storm Lake, Iowa: Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 67 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 63 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 67 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 69 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 96 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 96 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 115 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 115 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 143 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 155 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 153 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 168 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 189 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 199 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 188 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 201 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, CR4 to CR52, 241 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 229 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 225 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Lower Tamarack River, Minnesota, Highway 25 to Highway 48/77, 247 miles away, class I-II, 10.2 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 210 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 203 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 219 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 209 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 226 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 209 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 246 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 227 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 217 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 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 Storm Lake, Iowa: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Seven Oaks, Iowa, 95 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 141 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 108 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Afton Alps, Minnesota, 188 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 197 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 163 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 161 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 155 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 218 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 217 miles, vertical drop 300 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 Storm Lake, Iowa: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 92 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Storm Lake, Iowa Homestead National Monument of America, 169 miles Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 181 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 154 miles Pipestone National Monument, 102 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 Iowa Rivers