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Kayaking · Indiana

Kayaking in Indiana

2 outfitters across Indiana. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

Mapped river miles

19,046 mi

2,422 named reaches

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Cities

2

Best season

Apr to Oct

Operators

Kayaking operators

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Rivers

Rivers and streams to paddle in Indiana

Named rivers and streams mapped in Indiana
19,046 mi
River reaches
2,422
Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
224

Rivers with the most mapped miles

  1. Wabash River486 mi
  2. White River367 mi
  3. Indian Creek315 mi
  4. Sugar Creek277 mi
  5. Mud Creek197 mi

Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.

Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.

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