Iowa whitewater, Raccoon River Greene county, Henderson Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     0.01 miles   This stretch of Raccoon River in Iowa is 0.01 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The nature scenery of Iowa and the water flowing gracefully down Raccoon River make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Iowa is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling     stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Raccoon River are pretty good. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Fort Dodge, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area:   This is a popular place for folks from Jefferson, and Springbrook State Park is a wonderful place to check out on a beautiful day. Going to Spring Lake County Park near Raccoon River is a good thing to do. Throughout the warm days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Raccoon River, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. During the wintertime highs are regularly in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Raccoon River fall into the 0's. Raccoon River is a good site of common rain. June is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Raccoon River, Henderson Park 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 Raccoon River.   Whitewater Near Raccoon River: Raccoon River, Greene County, 0 miles away       Class I-II - 0.01 miles long (Henderson Park) Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Webster County, 26 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (D22 to mouth)   Ski Areas Near Raccoon River: Seven Oaks, Iowa , 29 miles away, 275 foot drop, 4 lifts, 13 runs Riverside Hills, Iowa , 79 miles away, 190 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs   Hotels Near Raccoon River: Cobblestone Hotel And Suites Of Jefferson IA, Jefferson , 1 miles away Super 8 Jefferson, Jefferson , 2 miles away Hotel Pattee, Perry , 20 miles away Super 8 Perry IA, Perry , 22 miles away AmericInn Stuart, Stuart , 25 miles away   Campgrounds Near Raccoon River: Henderson County Park, Jefferson, 0 miles away Jefferson Trailhead, Jefferson, 1 miles away Hilltop Acres, Jefferson, 3 miles away   Public Lands Near Raccoon River: Spring Lake County Park, Iowa , 7 miles away Springbrook State Park, Iowa , 12 miles away Twin Lakes State Park, Iowa , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Raccoon River: Raccoon Valley Golf Course, Jefferson , 1 miles away Hill Golf Course, Grand Junction , 8 miles away Lake Panorama National Golf Course, Panora , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Raccoon River Spring Lake, Greene , 7 miles away Bays Branch Lake, Guthrie , 14 miles away