Illinois whitewater - Spring Creek, La Salle County
La Salle
county,
1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 6.2 miles
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Illinois are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Ottawa-Streator, as you can see on the road map further down. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The nature scenery of Illinois and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area
you won't find many other paddling places. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The
1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence section is the only paddling section along Spring Creek. The 1600N Road to Rail Road bridge above Illinois River confluence stretch of Spring Creek in Illinois is 6.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: You're sure to encounter some friendly people from Ottawa-Streator here. During the warmest time of the year here at Spring Creek, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of
summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. Through the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 20's while Spring Creek nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Spring Creek; August is when you get the most rain here while February is commonly the driest month.
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