Van Wert, Ohio Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Van Wert, Ohio and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Van Wert, Ohio: Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Van Wert, Ohio Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 52 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 63 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 52 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 65 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 60 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 74 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Van Wert, Ohio Banklick Creek, Kentucky, Independence Station Road to Doe Run confluence, 99 miles away, class II-III, 5 miles long. Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 94 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 98 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 97 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Backbone Creek, Ohio, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River, 98 miles away, class III-V, 1.5 miles long. Brushy Fork, Ohio, Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek, 96 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2 miles long. Caesar Creek, Ohio, Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River, 79 miles away, class II+, 2.8 miles long. Great Miami River, Ohio, 50 Hole, 89 miles away, class I, 0 miles long. Hall's Creek, Ohio, Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road, 83 miles away, class III+(IV), 1.25 miles long. Hershel Run, Ohio, Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek, 96 miles away, class III-IV, 1.35 miles long. Horner Run, Ohio, Cook Road to I-275, 90 miles away, class III-IV, 1 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 75 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126, 89 miles away, class I, 0.5 miles long. Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 79 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 94 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Second Creek, Ohio, State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork, 87 miles away, class II-III, 3.25 miles long. Stonelick Creek, Ohio, St. Route 131 to St. Route 132, 95 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 Van Wert, Ohio: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Van Wert, Ohio Mad River, Ohio, 63 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 92 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Van Wert, Ohio Snow Trails, Ohio, 139 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 130 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 104 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 129 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 121 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 138 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 118 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 114 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 131 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 Van Wert, Ohio: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Van Wert, Ohio Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 173 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Van Wert, Ohio Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 240 miles Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 207 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 286 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 296 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 239 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 223 miles New River Gorge National River, 286 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 266 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 220 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