South Dakota whitewater - Big Sioux River, Minnehaha County Minnehaha county, Sioux Falls Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   The Sioux Falls Park section of Big Sioux River is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Minnehaha County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in South Dakota tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Sioux Falls Park section is the     only paddling section along Big Sioux River. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is an extremely short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The starting location is a short drive from Sioux Falls, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Big Sioux River gets very little rainfall; June is when you get the most rain here while January is ordinarily the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Big Sioux River. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Big Sioux River. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Sioux Falls.   Big Sioux River, Sioux Falls Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.56909 Longitude: -96.72201 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.5554 Longitude: -96.72261 Paddler input for Big Sioux River, South Dakota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Sioux River, South Dakota Local climate location: SIOUX FALLS WSFO AP 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Country Inn By Carlson Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Located in the Heart of the Downtown Business Section. Overlooking the Big Sioux River. Complimentary Continental *Plus* Breakfast, USA Today newspaper, Local Calls, and Comlimentary Airport Shuttle S... Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre, Sd, Sioux Falls Welcome to Sioux Falls South Dakota where Green is INN! The Holiday Inn Sioux Falls Hotel is minutes from Sioux Falls near Interstate 29 and Interstate 90. Enjoy our newly renovated hotel while relaxi... Ramada Inn Airport At The Convention Center, Sioux Falls Presidents Award winning hotel. Buccaneer Bay indoor waterpark fun for all ages. The Ramada Inn and Suites of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is located right off of I-29 at exit 81, Russell Street, next to...   All South Dakota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in South Dakota. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Sioux River, South Dakota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Sioux River, South Dakota. Find a whitewater outfitter in South Dakota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Sioux Falls, South Dakota Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the metro area neareast to Big Sioux River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sioux River.   Ski Areas Near Big Sioux River: Riverside Hills, Iowa , 131 miles away, 190 vertical feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota , 137 miles away, 290 vertical feet Mount Kato, Minnesota , 188 miles away, 240 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 189 miles away, 290 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Sioux River: Country Inn By Carlson Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre, Sd, Sioux Falls , 1 miles away Ramada Inn Airport At The Convention Center, Sioux Falls , 1 miles away Super 8 S Falls/Arpt/Conv-Arena Area, Sioux Falls , 2 miles away Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center, Sioux Falls , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sioux River: Sioux Falls KOA, Sioux Falls, 1 miles away K O A Kampgrounds, Sioux Falls, 1 miles away CountrySide Campgrounds, Sioux Falls, 1 miles away   National Parks Near Big Sioux River: Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone - MN , 35 miles away Missouri National River & Recreation Area, O'Neill - NE , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Sioux River: Westward Ho Country Club, Sioux Falls , 2 miles away Elmwood Golf Course, Sioux Falls , 3 miles away Minnehaha Country Club, Sioux Falls , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Big Sioux River