Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Wichita, Kansas 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. 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 Wichita, Kansas: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Wichita, Kansas Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 80 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 78 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 87 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Wichita, Kansas Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Wichita, Kansas Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 126 miles away, class -blank-, 0 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Wichita, Kansas Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 160 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Wichita, Kansas Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 189 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Oklahoma, Highway 7 to Cheadle Falls Close to Wapanucka, 198 miles away, class II-III, 9.5 miles long. Flint Creek, Oklahoma, US 412 to Fidler's Bend, 197 miles away, class II(IV), 1 miles long. Illinois River, Oklahoma, Playspot at Echota, 191 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Jimmy Creek, Oklahoma, Close to Meers Cafe to Lake Lawtonka, 185 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Pennington Creek, Oklahoma, Highway 7 to Tishomingo, 197 miles away, class II-III(V), 9 miles long. Spring Creek, Oklahoma, Low Water Bridge by Peggs, 176 miles away, class II, 0 miles long. Washita River, Oklahoma, Dougherty to Gene Autry, 190 miles away, class II-III, 9 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Wichita, Kansas Ben Doodle Branch, Arkansas, Camping area to Highway 220, 236 miles away, class IV-V, 7.5 miles long. Blackburn Creek, Arkansas, Devils Den State Park to Highway 220, 236 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. Cedar Creek, Arkansas, Confluence to Rudy, 239 miles away, class II, 7.7 miles long. Cedar Creek - East Fork, Arkansas, Hobbitown to Cedar Creek, 238 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Cedar Creek - West Fork, Arkansas, Highway 162 to Cedar Creek, 237 miles away, class II+, 1.9 miles long. Clear Creek, Arkansas, Chester to Mountainburg, 244 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. Fall Creek, Arkansas, Strickler to Lee Creek, 233 miles away, class III, 12 miles long. Frog Bayou, Arkansas, Mountainburg to Lancaster Bridge, 244 miles away, class I-II, 13.5 miles long. Frog Bayou, Arkansas, Lancaster Bridge to Rudy, 242 miles away, class II, 8 miles long. Hart Creek, Arkansas, to Highway 220, 235 miles away, class III-IV(V), 4 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Prairie Grove to Robinson Road, 225 miles away, class I-II, 14.5 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Robinson Road to Highway 16, 217 miles away, class I-II, 13.7 miles long. Illinois River, Arkansas, Highway 16 to Arkansas 59, 212 miles away, class I-II, 5.1 miles long. Lee Creek, Arkansas, Devils Den State Park to Highway 220, 235 miles away, class II-III, 8.4 miles long. Lee Creek, Arkansas, Highway 220 to NFS Access, 233 miles away, class II+, 3 miles long. White River - Middle Fork, Arkansas, Arnett to Hicks, 246 miles away, class II, 1.75 miles long. White River - West Fork, Arkansas, Woolsey to Greenland, 238 miles away, class I-II, 11 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 201 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Shoal Creek, Missouri, Ritchey to low-water bridge about 1 mile southwest of Highway 43, 207 miles away, class I, 31.3 miles long. Little River, Oklahoma, Honobia to Cloudy Road, 243 miles away, class II, 40 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 Wichita, Kansas: Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Wichita, Kansas Seven Oaks, Iowa, 327 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 395 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Wichita, Kansas Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 495 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 464 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 495 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 470 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 445 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 428 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 444 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 410 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Snowstar, Illinois, 495 miles, vertical drop 262 feet Hidden Valley, Missouri, 464 miles, vertical drop 250 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 Wichita, Kansas: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Wichita, Kansas Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 66 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Wichita, Kansas Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 181 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 143 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Wichita, Kansas George Washington Carver National Monument, 208 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 210 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 264 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 Kansas Rivers