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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend
to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The scenic beauty of DuPage/Kane County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch of Fox River in DuPage/Kane County is 0.05 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(IV) section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. The put-in location is
a reasonable drive from Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout
and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This is a very short section so no need to bring snacks. This is the only paddling section along Fox River.
Briefly about the general area: A forest close to Fox River is Fabyan County Forest
Preserve. The amount of rain that falls at Fox River is close to the national average; June is the wettest month with most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Fox River. During the moonlight hours it's generally
in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Fox River temperatures descend to the 0's.
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