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 reasonable drive from Crawfordsville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Big Shawnee Creek in Fountain County is 2.9 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Shawnee Creek than the     Highway 41 to 70 W Road section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. The nature scenery of Fountain County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warm days of summer here at Big Shawnee Creek, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are typically in the 30's, and after the   sun is down through the winter temperatures at Big Shawnee Creek drop into the 10's. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Big Shawnee Creek; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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. Danville Super 8 Motel, 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... Best Western Regency Inn, Danville 21 miles away The Best Western Regency Inn in Danville offers the best in service and hospitality, with convenient access off Interstate 74 at exit 220. You are just minutes away from Danville?s corporate, industr... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Danville, Danville 21 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Danville offers 72 interior corridor guest rooms, 24 suites with a 27' TV, electronic locks, two line phones with data port, indoor pool with hot tub, exercise ...   All Indiana Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Indiana. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana. Find a whitewater outfitter in Indiana Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Crawfordsville, Indiana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crawfordsville, Indiana, the metro area neareast to Big Shawnee Creek. 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 Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 103 miles away, 300 vertical feet Villa Olivia, Illinois , 114 miles away, 180 vertical feet Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 125 miles away, 180 vertical feet Swiss Valley, Michigan , 134 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 135 miles away, 260 vertical feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 147 miles away, 211 vertical feet Timber Ridge, Michigan , 152 miles away, 240 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 154 miles away, 388 vertical feet Bittersweet, Michigan , 156 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Shawnee Creek: Danville Super 8 Motel, Danville , 21 miles away Best Western Regency Inn, Danville , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Danville, Danville , 21 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Danville, Danville , 21 miles away Comfort 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