Vermillion, South Dakota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Vermillion, South Dakota is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. 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 Vermillion, South Dakota: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 40 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 193 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 190 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 187 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 195 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 222 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 223 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 234 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 242 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 236 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 233 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 232 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 268 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 256 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 297 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 271 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. South Fabius River, Missouri, Hester Wildlife Area to Highway 61, 267 miles away, class I-II(III), 0 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 267 miles away, class III, 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 Vermillion, South Dakota: Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 169 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 219 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 222 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 217 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Buck Hill, Minnesota, 272 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 268 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 326 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 301 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 324 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 312 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota, 389 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 376 miles, vertical drop 700 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 Vermillion, South Dakota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 27 miles Pipestone National Monument, 73 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Homestead National Monument of America, 138 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 112 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Vermillion, South Dakota Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 290 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 247 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 246 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 South Dakota Rivers