South Dakota Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. South Dakota is not exactly whitewater paddling state USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots in South Dakota: Battle Creek, South Dakota, Harney to Hayward, class III-IV(V), 4 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, class V, 1 miles long. Rapid Creek, South Dakota, Pactola spillway to Johnson Siding, class II, -blank- miles long. Rapid Creek, South Dakota, Johnson Siding to Big Bend, class II+, 3 miles long. Rapid Creek, South Dakota, Heisga to Dark Canyon, class III, 8 miles long. Rapid Creek, South Dakota, Big Bend to Hiesga, class II(III), 3 miles long. Redwater, South Dakota, Highway 85 to first bridge, class I(II), 3 miles long. Spearfish Creek, South Dakota, City Park to Evans Park, class II, 1.5 miles long. Whitewood Creek, South Dakota, Highway 14A to Whitewood, class III+(V+), 8 miles long. Find Rivers Near the Following cities in South Dakota: Aberdeen, South Dakota Brookings, South Dakota Huron, South Dakota Mitchell, South Dakota Pierre, South Dakota Rapid City, South Dakota Sioux City, Iowa-Nebraska-South Dakota Sioux Falls, South Dakota Spearfish, South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota Watertown, South Dakota Yankton, South Dakota Important Outdoors Safety Information