Illinois whitewater, Lusk Creek Pope County county, Lusk Creek Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4.5 miles   The average Illinois whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. This section of Lusk Creek in Illinois is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The nature scenery of Pope County County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.     The starting location is a reasonable drive from Harrisburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Lusk Creek Canyon section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A bit of exercise and a   chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: People from Eddyville love to come to Lusk Creek, and going for a hike along the River to River Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. A visit to Lusk Creek wouldn’t be complete without a spree to nearby Shawnee National Forest; Lusk Creek is close to Dog Hollow which is positively worth stopping at. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Have a good hiking adventure along the River to River Trail. At Lusk Creek through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Lusk Creek, Lusk Creek Canyon 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 Lusk Creek.   Whitewater Near Lusk Creek: Lusk Creek, Pope County County, 1 miles away       Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Lusk Creek Canyon) Bear Branch, Pope County, 3 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to Lusk Creek)   Marinas Near Lusk Creek: Golconda Marina, Golconda , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Lusk Creek: Super 8 Harrisburg, Harrisburg , 12 miles away Quality Inn Harrisburg, Harrisburg , 12 miles away River Rose Inn Bed And Breakfa, Elizabethtown , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express METROPOLIS, Metropolis , 22 miles away Travelodge Metropolis, Metropolis , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Lusk Creek: Bear Branch Campground, Eddyville, 4 miles away Thirty Four Ranch Campground, Herod, 5 miles away Williams Hill Pass OHV Park, Harrisburg, 6 miles away   Trails Near Lusk Creek: River to River Trail, Pope , 2 miles away River to River Trail, Pope , 10 miles away River to River Trail, Saline , 11 miles away River to River Trail, Saline , 11 miles away Beaver Trail, Gallatin , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Lusk Creek: Shawnee National Forest, Illinois , 4 miles away Kentucky Dam Village State Park, Kentucky , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lusk Creek: Saline County Golf & Country Club, Eldorado , 17 miles away Lake of Egypt Country Club, Marion , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Lusk Creek Lake Glendale, Pope , 11 miles away Berkel Lake, Saline , 13 miles away Glen Jones Lake, Saline , 14 miles away