Findlay, Ohio Micropolitan Area

Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

If you live in or near Findlay, Ohio and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip.

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Important Whitewater Safety Information

Whitewater paddling spots near Findlay, Ohio:

Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 25 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long.

Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 29 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long.

Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 35 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long.

Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 38 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long.

Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 42 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 miles long.

Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 69 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long.

Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 65 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long.

Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 69 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long.

Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 67 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long.

Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 57 miles away, class II, 4 miles long.

Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 58 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long.

Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 96 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long.

Caesar Creek, Ohio, Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River, 84 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long.

Clear Fork of Mohican, Ohio, Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork, 98 miles away, class II, 4.9 miles long.

Hall's Creek, Ohio, Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road, 92 miles away, class III+(IV), 1.25 miles long.

Hocking River, Ohio, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road, 94 miles away, class II-IV, 0.75 miles long.

Lee's Creek, Ohio, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek, 89 miles away, class III, 2.2 miles long.

Paint Creek, Ohio, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge, 97 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long.

Rattlesnake Creek, Ohio, Fishback Road to St. Route 28, 87 miles away, class II(IV), 3 miles long.

Rocky Fork Creek, Ohio, McCropping Mill Road to Paint Creek, 97 miles away, class II, 7.5 miles long.

Second Creek, Ohio, State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork, 93 miles away, class II-III, 3.25 miles long.

Vermilion River, Ohio, Upper, 92 miles away, class I(II), 9 miles long.

Vermilion River, Ohio, Middle, 95 miles away, class I(II), 8 miles long.

Vermilion River, Ohio, Below Mill Hollow, 95 miles away, class I, 5.5 miles long.

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer.



Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby:


Ski Resorts near Findlay, Ohio:

Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Mad River, Ohio, 33 miles, vertical drop 300 feet

Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Clear Fork, Ohio, 90 miles, vertical drop 300 feet

Snow Trails, Ohio, 77 miles, vertical drop 300 feet

Mount Brighton, Michigan, 79 miles, vertical drop 230 feet

Pine Nob, Michigan, 93 miles, vertical drop 300 feet

Mount Holly, Michigan, 92 miles, vertical drop 350 feet

Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Boston Mills, Ohio, 148 miles, vertical drop 240 feet

Brandywine, Ohio, 148 miles, vertical drop 240 feet

Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 105 miles, vertical drop 600 feet

Perfect North, Indiana, 129 miles, vertical drop 400 feet

Apple Mountain, Michigan, 130 miles, vertical drop 220 feet

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer.


National Parks near Findlay, Ohio:

National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 144 miles

National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Findlay, Ohio

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 256 miles

Gauley River National Recreation Area, 242 miles

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 296 miles

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 234 miles

Mammoth Cave National Park, 267 miles

New River Gorge National River, 242 miles

Obed Wild & Scenic River, 283 miles

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 249 miles

* Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer.


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