Owen
county,
Cataract Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 1 miles
If you're coming from Bloomington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Cataract Falls section of Mill Creek in Owen County is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good places for that around here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Indiana are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind
that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There are no other stretches to paddle along Mill Creek than the Cataract Falls stretch. The beautiful scenery of Indiana and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is a very short stretch so you'll
have to walk back to the start over and over. The campgrounds here at Mill Creek are pretty good. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: A tour to Lower Cataract Falls will fill your soul with tremendous feelings It's always fine to explore Upper Cataract Falls. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Mill Creek while nighttime lows are ordinarily
in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Mill Creek through the winter mostly drop into the 10's. A great deal of rain falls at Mill Creek; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January.
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