Lima, Ohio Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Lima, Ohio but if the list below will help you locate what there is. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Lima, Ohio: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Lima, Ohio Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 36 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 48 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Lima, Ohio Caesar Creek, Ohio, Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River, 69 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 55 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long. Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 53 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long. Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 59 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 63 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 68 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 72 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 miles long. Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 74 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Lima, Ohio Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 88 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 99 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 88 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 81 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 98 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Backbone Creek, Ohio, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River, 91 miles away, class III-V, 1.5 miles long. Brushy Fork, Ohio, Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek, 88 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2 miles long. Great Miami River, Ohio, 50 Hole, 98 miles away, class I, 0 miles long. Hall's Creek, Ohio, Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road, 76 miles away, class III+(IV), 1.25 miles long. Hershel Run, Ohio, Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek, 89 miles away, class III-IV, 1.35 miles long. Horner Run, Ohio, Cook Road to I-275, 85 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Lee's Creek, Ohio, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek, 87 miles away, class III, 2.2 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126, 86 miles away, class I, 0.5 miles long. Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 76 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Paint Creek, Ohio, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge, 98 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Ohio, Fishback Road to St. Route 28, 86 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, 78 miles away, class II-III, 3.25 miles long. Stonelick Creek, Ohio, St. Route 131 to St. Route 132, 87 miles away, class III-IV, 4.5 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 Lima, Ohio: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Lima, Ohio Mad River, Ohio, 32 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Lima, Ohio Mount Brighton, Michigan, 91 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Lima, Ohio Clear Fork, Ohio, 116 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 103 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 106 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 104 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 111 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 107 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 136 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 147 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 142 miles, vertical drop 350 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 Lima, Ohio: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Lima, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 172 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Lima, Ohio Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 240 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 256 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 288 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 275 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 208 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 241 miles New River Gorge National River, 256 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 267 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 240 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Ohio Rivers