South Dakota whitewater - Rapid Creek, Pennington County
Pennington
county,
Johnson Siding to Big Bend section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 3 miles
This stretch of Rapid Creek in Pennington County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of South Dakota and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Rapid Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Johnson Siding to Big Bend stretch is the only one. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The rivers for whitewater
rafting and kayaking here in South Dakota are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors
have a lot of people coming here.
Briefly about the general area: At Rapid Creek you don’t see much precipitation; June is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is January. Throughout the days of summer highs here at Rapid Creek reach the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are ordinarily in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Rapid Creek are in the 0's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
II+
Length:
3
miles
Average Gradient: 43 fpm
Paddler input for Rapid Creek, South Dakota:
Current weather conditions at Rapid Creek, 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.
