Kansas whitewater - Elk River, Elk County Elk county, Elk Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1 miles   The Elk Falls stretch of Elk River in Elk County is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The Elk Falls stretch is the only paddling stretch along Elk River. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The natural beauty of Elk County and the beautiful     way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: All through the summertime months here at Elk River, high temperatures typically get into the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Elk River tend to be in the 10's. Elk River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; May is the wettest month with most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month.   Elk River, Elk Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 6 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.36999 Longitude: -96.18534 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.36999 Longitude: -96.18534 Paddler input for Elk River, Kansas: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, Kansas Local climate location: HOWARD 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Independence Ks, Independence 31 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Independence, Kansas, located just off Highway 75. Convenient to Independence Science and Technology Center, Ralph Mitchell Zoo and The Little House on the Prairie. 1 Mi... Microtel Inn and Suites Independence, Independence 31 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Independence, KS - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns ... SUPER 8 MOTEL - INDEPENDENCE, Independence 32 miles away Super 8 Independence is conveniently located on West Main Street. We are centrally located with easy access to the shopping, business and sports areas with many restaurants close by for you to enjoy. ...   All Kansas Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kansas. Books about whitewater paddling on Elk River, Kansas List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elk River, Kansas. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kansas Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Coffeyville, Kansas Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Coffeyville, Kansas, the metro area neareast to Elk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Pool Creek, Chautauqua County , 13 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Butcher Falls)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Snow Creek, Missouri , 143 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Knights Inn Independence Ks, Independence , 31 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Independence, Independence , 31 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - INDEPENDENCE, Independence , 32 miles away Apple Tree Inn, Independence , 34 miles away Hotel Phillips, Bartlesville , 37 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Cottonwood Falls - KS , 60 miles away