Kansas whitewater, Kansas River Douglas county, Close to Lawrence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     0.1 miles   The wonderful Kansas scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Lawrence it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is an extremely short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons     to come. The campgrounds here at Kansas River are pretty good. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Kansas River you will meet lots of folks from close by Lawrence. When you're here at Kansas River it's always fun to take a look at Clinton State Park. All through the long summer days highs here at Kansas River reach the 90's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Kansas River temperatures dip to the 10's. Kansas River is a good place of normal rainfall. All through the month of June you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   Kansas River, Close to Lawrence 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 Kansas River.   Whitewater Near Kansas River: Kansas River, Douglas County, 0 miles away       Class II - 0.1 miles long (Close to Lawrence)   Ski Areas Near Kansas River: Snow Creek, Missouri , 32 miles away, 300 foot drop, 7 lifts, 12 runs   Marinas Near Kansas River: Clinton Marina, Lawrence , 8 miles away Rock Creek Marina & Resort, Ozawkie , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Kansas River: SpringHill Suites Lawrence, Lawrence , 0 miles away TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown, Lawrence , 0 miles away DoubleTree By Hilton Lawrence, Lawrence , 2 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area, Lawrence , 2 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Lawrence, Lawrence , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near Kansas River: Lawrence/Kansas City KOA, Lawrence, 1 miles away Lawerence KOA Kampground, Lawrence, 1 miles away Clinton State Park - Campground 1, Lawrence, 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Kansas River: Clinton State Park, Kansas , 9 miles away Perry State Park, Kansas , 20 miles away Hillsdale Lake, Kansas , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kansas River: Lawrence Country Club, Lawrence , 2 miles away Orchards Executive Golf Course, Lawrence , 3 miles away Alvamar Golf & Country Club, Lawrence , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Kansas River Lake View Lake, Douglas , 5 miles away Clinton Lake, Douglas , 7 miles away Perry Lake, Jefferson , 15 miles away