Marion, Ohio Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Marion, Ohio is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. 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 Marion, Ohio: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Marion, Ohio Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 18 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 23 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Marion, Ohio Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 47 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 33 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 38 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Marion, Ohio Clear Fork of Mohican, Ohio, Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork, 60 miles away, class II, 4.9 miles long. Hocking River, Ohio, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road, 54 miles away, class II-IV, 0.75 miles long. Kokosing River, Ohio, Gambier to Walhonding River, 61 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Lee's Creek, Ohio, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek, 71 miles away, class III, 2.2 miles long. Licking River, Ohio, Newark to Rock Haven Park, 67 miles away, class I, 8.6 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 64 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long. Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 64 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 65 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 62 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Paint Creek, Ohio, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge, 73 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Ohio, Fishback Road to St. Route 28, 69 miles away, class II(IV), 3 miles long. Rocky Fork, Ohio, Hickman to Licking River, 65 miles away, class I, 10 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Upper, 65 miles away, class I(II), 9 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Middle, 69 miles away, class I(II), 8 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Below Mill Hollow, 70 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 Marion, Ohio: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Marion, Ohio Mad River, Ohio, 43 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 40 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Marion, Ohio Clear Fork, Ohio, 51 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 81 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Marion, Ohio Alpine Valley, Ohio, 134 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Boston Mills, Ohio, 116 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Brandywine, Ohio, 116 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 142 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 108 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 112 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 116 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 Marion, Ohio: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Marion, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 112 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Marion, Ohio Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 246 miles Blue Ridge Parkway, 283 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 201 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 275 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 273 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 277 miles New River Gorge National River, 201 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 273 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 288 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