Indiana whitewater - Big Shawnee Creek, Fountain County Fountain county, Highway 41 to 70 W Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     2.9 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Crawfordsville, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Indiana are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This stretch of Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County is 2.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. You might have to settle     for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is the only paddling stretch along Big Shawnee Creek. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The wonderful Indiana scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Big Shawnee Creek is close to the national average; most of the rain falls throughout May; January is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Big Shawnee Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows all through the winter for Big Shawnee Creek tend to be in the 10's.   Big Shawnee Creek, Highway 41 to 70 W Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 2.9 miles Average Gradient: 27 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.24248 Longitude: -87.24344 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.24694 Longitude: -87.27414 Paddler input for Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana Local climate location: HOOPESTON 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Danville, Danville 21 miles away The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Danville is conveniently located just off I-74 at exit 220. The Vermillion County Museum and David Palmer Civic Center are located just 5 miles from the motel. We a... Hampton Inn Suites Danville, Danville 21 miles away The Hampton Inn - Suites Danville hotel in Illinois is conveniently located off I-74 Exit 220 just minutes from Downtown Danville. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Shawnee Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Shawnee Creek: Big Pine Creek, Warren County , 7 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.7 miles long (Rainsville to Twin Bridges) Mud Pine Creek, Warren County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.1 miles long (Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek) Indian Creek, Montgomery County , 22 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Indian Road to Deer Mill) Rattlesnake Creek, Montgomery County , 24 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.5 miles long (CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road)   Ski Areas Near Big Shawnee Creek: Four Lakes, Illinois , 99 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Shawnee Creek: Super 8 Motel - Danville, Danville , 21 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Danville, Danville , 21 miles away Best Western Regency Inn, Danville , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Danville, Danville , 21 miles away Fairfield Inn Danville, Danville , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Shawnee Creek: Attica Family Campground, Attica, 1 miles away Summers Camp Grounds, Attica, 8 miles away Sugar Mill Lake and Campgrounds, Hillsboro, 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Shawnee Creek: Harrison Hills Golf & Country Club, Attica , 2 miles away