South Dakota whitewater - Rapid Creek, Pennington County

Pennington county, Big Bend to Hiesga section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     3 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside South Dakota you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There's camping available near Rapid Creek. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The scenic beauty of South Dakota and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature
    have a lot of people coming here. The Big Bend to Hiesga stretch is the only paddling stretch along Rapid Creek.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much rain falls here at Rapid Creek; June is the wettest month with most rain; January is when it's the driest. Through
the summer months, highs typically are in the 80's at Rapid Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are commonly in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Rapid Creek.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  

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Current weather conditions at Rapid Creek, South Dakota
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Local climate location: RAPID CITY 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City Box Elder, Rapid City
2 miles away
The all-new Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites is the home to South Dakota's largest indoor water park! Conveniently located at Exit 61 off Interstate 90 with easy access to Rapid City Regional Airport, ...

La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City, Rapid City
2 miles away
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City is home to the largest indoor water park in South Dakota. This convenient Rapid City hotel is located at Exit 61 on Interstate 90 with easy access to Mount Rushmo...

Comfort Inn Rapid City, Rapid City
2 miles away
Easy interstate access. Central location, just minutes from Mt. Rushmore and all other Black Hills attractions. Superior customer service, comfortable rooms, and award winning housekeeping make the Co...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rapid Creek.
 Hotels Near Rapid Creek:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rapid City Box Elder, Rapid City , 2 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City, Rapid City , 2 miles away
Comfort Inn Rapid City, Rapid City , 2 miles away
Dakota Pines, Rapid City , 2 miles away
Americinn - Rapid City, Sd, Rapid City , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rapid Creek:
Rapid City Koa Kampground, Rapid City, 1 miles away
Berry Patch RV Campground, Rapid City, 1 miles away
Pactola and Sheridan Lake, Rapid City, 3 miles away

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