Illinois whitewater, Fox River DuPage Kane county, Batavia Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(IV)     0.05 miles   While there is limited whitewater, the Fox River has many put ins and take outs from just south of Elgin all the way to just north of the confluence of the Fox and the Illinois River. There are miles of quiet country scenery on the section of the river from Yorkville south (about 15 miles) There is an outfitter at the dam in Yorkville (Freeman's Sports)who rents canoes by the day and will provide shuttle service. There are sandstone cliffs near     Sheridan. There are campgrounds along the river south of Yorkville for those who want to spend more than one day on the river. Be sure to be aware of where the dams are, they are dangerous. There are no dams south of Yorkville except the Dayton Dam which is a hydroelectric dam that prevents passage beyond Wedron. Says Tom Ross The put-in is not too far from Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Illinois are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. This stretch of Fox River is 0.05 miles long   and has been rated as a class I-II(IV) section by American Whitewater. This is a very short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Fox River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Batavia Dam section is the only one. The natural beauty of DuPage/Kane County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Fox River, Batavia Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Fox River.   Whitewater Near Fox River: Des Plaines, Will County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Fishnet Rapids)   Ski Areas Near Fox River: Villa Olivia, Illinois , 10 miles away, 180 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois , 15 miles away, 180 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs Four Lakes, Illinois , 16 miles away, 100 foot drop, 7 lifts, 7 runs Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 34 miles away, 260 foot drop, 11 lifts, 25 runs Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 39 miles away, 211 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 46 miles away, 388 foot drop, 14 lifts, 20 runs Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 65 miles away, 205 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs Sunburst, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 225 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Fox River: Fox 14 Marina, Fox River Grove , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Fox River: Indian Trail Beach, McHenry , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Fox River: The Herrington Inn And Spa In Geneva IL, Geneva , 2 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Geneva , 2 miles away Hotel Baker, Saint Charles , 3 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago St. Charles, Saint Charles , 3 miles away Aurora Fox Valley Inn, Aurora , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Fox River: Pratt's Wayne Woods, Wayne, 7 miles away Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville, 9 miles away Burnidge and Paul Wolff Forest Co Preserve, Gilberts, 12 miles away   Trails Near Fox River: Beaver Dam Hiking and Cross-Country Ski Trail, Kendall , 19 miles away Fox Ridge Nature Trail, Kendall , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Fox River: Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lockport - IL , 24 miles away Moraine Hills Park State Park, Illinois , 25 miles away Goose Lake Prairie State Park, Illinois , 26 miles away Chain O'Lakes State Park, Illinois , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Fox River: Fox Valley Golf Course, Batavia , 0 miles away Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva , 2 miles away Valley Green Golf Course, North Aurora , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Fox River Nelson Lake, Kane , 5 miles away Island Lake, Cook , 10 miles away Keene Lake, Cook , 18 miles away