Springfield, Ohio Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Springfield, Ohio doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. 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. 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 Springfield, Ohio: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Springfield, Ohio Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 8 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long. Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 22 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long. Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 10 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Springfield, Ohio Brushy Fork, Ohio, Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek, 48 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2 miles long. Caesar Creek, Ohio, Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River, 31 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Hall's Creek, Ohio, Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road, 38 miles away, class III+(IV), 1.25 miles long. Hershel Run, Ohio, Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek, 49 miles away, class III-IV, 1.35 miles long. Horner Run, Ohio, Cook Road to I-275, 50 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Lee's Creek, Ohio, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek, 37 miles away, class III, 2.2 miles long. Paint Creek, Ohio, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge, 49 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Ohio, Fishback Road to St. Route 28, 36 miles away, class II(IV), 3 miles long. Rocky Fork Creek, Ohio, McCropping Mill Road to Paint Creek, 47 miles away, class II, 7.5 miles long. Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 48 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Second Creek, Ohio, State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork, 38 miles away, class II-III, 3.25 miles long. Stonelick Creek, Ohio, St. Route 131 to St. Route 132, 47 miles away, class III-IV, 4.5 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Springfield, Ohio Banklick Creek, Kentucky, Independence Station Road to Doe Run confluence, 73 miles away, class II-III, 5 miles long. Backbone Creek, Ohio, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River, 52 miles away, class III-V, 1.5 miles long. Big Indian Creek, Ohio, Canter Road to County Road 743, 60 miles away, class III-IV, 7.9 miles long. Big Three Mile Creek, Ohio, Evertonville to Ellis Run Road, 67 miles away, class III-IV, 2.25 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126, 52 miles away, class I, 0.5 miles long. Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 54 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Straight Creek, Ohio, St Route 125 to Straight Creek Road, 59 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. White Oak Creek, Ohio, White Oak Valley Road to Georgetown Dam, 57 miles away, class II-IV, 7.5 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 Springfield, Ohio: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Springfield, Ohio Mad River, Ohio, 23 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Springfield, Ohio Snow Trails, Ohio, 93 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 57 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 86 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Springfield, Ohio Clear Fork, Ohio, 102 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 133 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 147 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 146 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Springfield, Ohio Alpine Valley, Ohio, 189 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Boston Mills, Ohio, 169 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Brandywine, Ohio, 169 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 199 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 181 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 190 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 185 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 199 miles, vertical drop 250 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 Springfield, Ohio: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Springfield, Ohio Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 197 miles Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 167 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Springfield, Ohio Blue Ridge Parkway, 258 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 213 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 237 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 240 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 220 miles New River Gorge National River, 213 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 224 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 286 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