Taylorville, Illinois Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Taylorville, Illinois is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Taylorville, Illinois: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Sangamon, Illinois, Playspot in Petersburg, 47 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Bailey Creek, Illinois, N2300 Road to Vermilion River, 90 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.5 miles long. Cedar Creek, Illinois, Cedar Creek Road to Peru Bottom Road, 91 miles away, class I-II(IV), 5.9 miles long. Covel Creek, Illinois, E.18th Road to Highway 71, 95 miles away, class II, 6.5 miles long. Little Vermilion River, Illinois, N3179 Road to IandM Canal, 94 miles away, class I-II(III), 6.5 miles long. Piney Branch River, Illinois, Piney Creek Ravine, 94 miles away, class III-IV, 2 miles long. Spring Creek, Illinois, 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence, 93 miles away, class I-II, 6.2 miles long. Tomahawk Creek, Illinois, Troy Grove Blacktop to Little Vermilion, 96 miles away, class II, 2.8 miles long. Vermilion River, Illinois, NW of Highway 178 to Oglesby Cutoff, 91 miles away, class II-III, 7.7 miles long. Mississippi River, Missouri, Riverview Drive North St. Louis, 77 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Bear Branch, Illinois, Bridge to Lusk Creek, 122 miles away, class III, 4 miles long. Little Grassy Creek, Illinois, Play Section, 105 miles away, class II-IV, 0.2 miles long. Lusk Creek, Illinois, Lusk Creek Canyon, 122 miles away, class I-III, 4.5 miles long. Pickle Creek, Missouri, Hawn State Park Road to Hawn State Park picnic area, 116 miles away, class III-IV, 2.4 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Bear Creek, Illinois, CR900E to Highway 96, 148 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Des Plaines, Illinois, Fishnet Rapids, 134 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Fall Creek, Illinois, End of Gorge Trail to Parking Lot, 141 miles away, class I-IV, 2 miles long. Fox River, Illinois, Batavia Dam, 135 miles away, class I-II(IV), 0.05 miles long. Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 141 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 143 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 140 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Brewers Creek, Missouri, Highway V to Highway MM, 137 miles away, class III, 7 miles long. Castor River, Missouri, CR 253 to CR 208, 125 miles away, class III, 1.4 miles long. Crane Pond Creek, Missouri, Crane Lake to County Road 134, 150 miles away, class III-IV, 2.1 miles long. Little Rock Creek, Missouri, Off of Highway E, 143 miles away, class IV+, 1 miles long. Little St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 135 miles away, class I, 15 miles long. Lower Rock Creek, Missouri, Barren Hollow to Highway E, 141 miles away, class IV, 3 miles long. Marble Creek, Missouri, USFS Marble Creek Camp Ground to CR 427, 145 miles away, class II, 3.8 miles long. Mud Creek, Missouri, Highway D to St. Francis River, 137 miles away, class IV+, 1.4 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway H to Highway 72, 133 miles away, class I-II, 10.7 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Highway 72 to Millstream Gardens, 137 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Millstream Gardens to Silver Mines, 137 miles away, class II-IV, 2.3 miles long. St. Francis River, Missouri, Silver Mines Recreation Area to Highway 67, 147 miles away, class I, 55.4 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Highway M west of Ironton, 146 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stouts Creek, Missouri, Lake Killarney to St. Francis River, 139 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Turkey Creek, Missouri, Highway 72 to St. Francis River, 136 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 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 Taylorville, Illinois: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Villa Olivia, Illinois, 145 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 141 miles, vertical drop 100 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 139 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 111 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Sundown Mountain, Michigan, 183 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 187 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 175 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 165 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 167 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Devils Head, Wisconsin, 194 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin, 176 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 165 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 Taylorville, Illinois: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Taylorville, Illinois Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 176 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 137 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 187 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 176 miles Ozark National Scenic River, 185 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