Webster
county,
park to mouth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 1 miles
If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The beautiful scenery of Webster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. If you're coming from Fort Dodge it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There's camping available near Soldiers Creek. This is the only paddling
stretch along Soldiers Creek. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The park to mouth section of Soldiers Creek is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is a very
short stretch so no need to bring snacks. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that.
Briefly about the general area: At Soldiers Creek during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are regularly in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Soldiers Creek.
The fine folks of Fort Dodge like to hang out close by. An average amount of rain falls at Soldiers Creek; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January.
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