Illinois whitewater, Little Grassy Creek Williamson county, Play Section section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     0.2 miles   The Play Section section of Little Grassy Creek in Illinois is 0.2 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Marion-Herrin it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. This is one of a small number     of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Illinois are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Williamson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Getting a good workout   and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: At Little Grassy Creek you always meet someone from Makanda. Little Grassy Creek ordinarily gets much rainfall. Of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is January. During the long summer days highs here at Little Grassy Creek get into the 80's while night lows are ordinarily in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Little Grassy Creek. Little Grassy Creek, Play Section 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 Little Grassy Creek.   Whitewater Near Little Grassy Creek: Little Grassy Creek, Williamson County, 0 miles away       Class II-IV - 0.2 miles long (Play Section)   Marinas Near Little Grassy Creek: Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina, Makanda , 1 miles away Devils Kitchen Marina and Campground, Carbondale , 4 miles away Egyptian Hills Marina, Creal Springs , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Little Grassy Creek: Days Inn & Suites Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away Holiday Inn CARBONDALE-CONFERENCE CENTER, Carbondale , 6 miles away Best Western Saluki Inn, Carbondale , 6 miles away Quality Inn Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away Super 8 Carbondale, Carbondale , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Grassy Creek: Little Grassy Lake Campground & Marina, Makanda, 1 miles away Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Little Grassy Lake, Makanda, 1 miles away Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - Devils Kitchen Lake, Makanda, 2 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Grassy Creek: Trail of Tears State Park, Missouri , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Grassy Creek: Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort, Makanda , 7 miles away Crab Orchard Golf Club, Carterville , 7 miles away Midland Hills Golf Course, Makanda , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Little Grassy Creek Crab Orchard Lake, Williamson , 4 miles away Cedar Lake, Jackson , 10 miles away Lake of Egypt, Williamson , 12 miles away