North Dakota Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If whitewater paddling is your thing and you're in North Dakota you may have to drive some distance to get to some decent whitewater. Take a look at the list of nearby whitewater below, and find the perfect spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots in North Dakota: Find Rivers Near the Following cities in North Dakota: Bismarck, North Dakota Dickinson, North Dakota Fargo, North Dakota-Minnesota Grand Forks, North Dakota-Minnesota Jamestown, North Dakota Minot, North Dakota Wahpeton, North Dakota-Minnesota Williston, North Dakota Important Outdoors Safety Information