Illinois whitewater - Fox River, DuPage/Kane County DuPage/Kane county, Batavia Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(IV)     0.05 miles   While there is limited whitewater, the Fox River has many put ins and take outs from just south of Elgin all the way to just north of the confluence of the Fox and the Illinois River. There are miles of quiet country scenery on the section of the river from Yorkville south (about 15 miles) There is an outfitter at the dam in Yorkville (Freeman's Sports)who rents canoes by the day and will provide shuttle service. There are sandstone cliffs near Sheridan. There are campgrounds along the river south of Yorkville for those who want to spend more than one day     on the river. Be sure to be aware of where the dams are, they are dangerous. There are no dams south of Yorkville except the Dayton Dam which is a hydroelectric dam that prevents passage beyond Wedron. Says Tom Ross The scenic beauty of Illinois and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Chicago-Naperville-Joliet it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Illinois tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at   Fox River are pretty good. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. The Batavia Dam section of Fox River is 0.05 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(IV) section by American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along Fox River than the Batavia Dam section. Briefly about the general area: Fabyan County Forest Preserve is a perfect forest vicinity close to Fox River. During the warm days of summer highs here at Fox River reach the 80's; the night is rather chillier of course, ordinarily in the 60's. All through the winter highs are regularly in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Fox River temperatures descend to the 0's. A normal amount of rain falls here at Fox River; June is when you get the most rain here, and February on the other hand is the driest. Fox River, Batavia Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(IV) Length: 0.05 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.8554 Longitude: -88.308 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.8554 Longitude: -88.308 Paddler input for Fox River, Illinois: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Fox River, Illinois Local climate location: MARENGO 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Herrington Inn and Spa, Geneva 2 miles away * This carefully restored late 1800s limestone building is home to a variety of uniquely decorated rooms. Each room has its own fireplace, whirlpool tub, balcony and stocked private bar. Have a rela... Comfort Inn Geneva, Geneva 2 miles away Kane County Cougars (Oakland A's Affiliate) Baseball Stadium is less than a mile from the hotel. Geneva Shopping District, antique shops, restaurants and speciality shops nearby. We offer clean, fres... Hotel Arista, Naperville 3 miles away This luxury boutique hotel sets the standard for style, sophistication and service. Hotel Arista's contemporary architecture is complimented by its location in a mixed-use environment with Class A off...   All Illinois Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Illinois. Books about whitewater paddling on Fox River, Illinois List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Fox River, Illinois. Find a whitewater outfitter in Illinois Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Fox River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Fox River.   Whitewater Near Fox River: Des Plaines, Will County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Fishnet Rapids)   Ski Areas Near Fox River: Villa Olivia, Illinois , 10 miles away, 180 vertical feet Four Lakes, Illinois , 16 miles away, 100 vertical feet Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 16 miles away, 180 vertical feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 34 miles away, 260 vertical feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 39 miles away, 211 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 46 miles away, 388 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 65 miles away, 205 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 200 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 214 vertical feet Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 119 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Fox River: The Herrington Inn and Spa, Geneva , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Geneva, Geneva , 2 miles away Hotel Arista, Naperville , 3 miles away Hotel Baker, Saint Charles , 3 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott St Charles, Saint Charles , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Fox River: Hide-A-Way Lakes, Yorkville, 13 miles away Buffalo Park Campground, Algonquin, 15 miles away Cedar Ridge Primitive Campground, Kendall County, 20 miles away   Trails Near Fox River: Beaver Dam Hiking and Cross-Country Ski Trail, Kendall County , 19 miles away Fox Ridge Nature Trail, Kendall County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Fox River: Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lockport - IL , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Fox River: Fox Valley Golf Course, Batavia , 0 miles away Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva , 2 miles away Valley Green Golf Course, North Aurora , 3 miles away