Illinois whitewater - Little Grassy Creek, Williamson County Williamson county, Play Section section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     0.2 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Illinois you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Play Section section of Little Grassy Creek in Illinois is 0.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Illinois scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Play Section section is the only paddling section along Little Grassy Creek. And of course, there are campgrounds     nearby. This is an extremely short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Marion-Herrin, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Little Grassy Creek is a pretty wet place usually with a good deal of precipitation; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here while January is mostly the driest month. Summer at Little Grassy Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 60's. During the winter the highs are regularly in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Little Grassy Creek plunge into the 10's.   Little Grassy Creek, Play Section road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 0.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.64739 Longitude: -89.13691 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.6483 Longitude: -89.13491 Paddler input for Little Grassy Creek, Illinois: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Grassy Creek, Illinois Local climate location: CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ramada Limited Carbondale, Carbondale 6 miles away Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast Daily Free High Speed Internet in Each Guest Room Located 2 miles from the Southern Illinois University Campus Walking distance to many restaurants and Unive... Quality Inn Carbondale, Carbondale 6 miles away Giant City State Park, Southern Illinois University, Logan College, Lake Orchard and marina nearby. FREE high-speed Internet access in all rooms! Mandatory 1.00 USD in-room charge for in-room safe.... Americas Best Inns-Carbondale, Carbondale 6 miles away America's Best Inn and Suites have become known for comfort, value and the friendly attention of a welcoming staff that cares. At America's Best Inns and Suites, we keep your comfort in mind and offer...   All Illinois Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Illinois. Books about whitewater paddling on Little Grassy Creek, Illinois List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little Grassy Creek, 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 Marion-Herrin, Illinois Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marion-Herrin, Illinois, the metro area neareast to Little Grassy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Grassy Creek.   Ski Areas Near Little Grassy Creek: Hidden Valley, Missouri , 115 miles away, 250 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 188 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Grassy Creek: Ramada Limited Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away Quality Inn Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away Americas Best Inns-Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away Carbondale Super 8 Motel, Carbondale , 6 miles away Econo Lodge Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Grassy Creek: Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina, Makanda, 1 miles away Devils Kitchen Marina and Campground, Carbondale, 4 miles away Crab Orchard Camp Grounds, Carbondale, 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Grassy Creek: Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort, Makanda , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Little Grassy Creek