Indiana whitewater - Ohio River, Clark County

Clark county, Lower Falls of Ohio section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(II)     0 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Louisville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Indiana are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Lower Falls of Ohio section of Ohio River in Clark County is 0 miles long and has been rated as a class I(II) section by American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons
    to come. The beautiful scenery of Clark County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a very short section so better bring some good walking shoes. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this
river system, there are a few others too. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Falls of the Ohio is a splendid local attraction. All through the summertime months here at Ohio River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. High temperatures throughout the
 
winter are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Ohio River throughout the wintertime ordinarily plunge into the 20's.
Ohio River is a wet location that gets much rainfall; through March this area sees the most rain while September is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Ohio River, Lower Falls of Ohio road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(II)
Length: 0 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2879
Longitude: -85.77873

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.28796
Longitude: -85.77986

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Current weather conditions at Ohio River, Indiana
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Local climate location: SALEM 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville
2 miles away
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Knights Inn Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville
2 miles away
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Value Place Clarksville, Clarksville
2 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana, the metro area neareast to Ohio River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ohio River.
 Whitewater Near Ohio River:
Ohio River, Clark County , 1 miles away, Class II(IV) - 1 miles long (Upper Falls of Ohio)
Floyds Fork, Bullitt County , 16 miles away, Class I - 9.6 miles long (1526 Bridge to Highway 61/Salt River)
Harrod's Creek, Oldham/Jefferson County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 30 miles long (Kentucky 53 to Ohio River)
Salt River, Bullitt County , 19 miles away, Class I - 11.5 miles long (Stringer Lane river bottoms to Shepherdsville)
Little Indian Creek, Harrison County , 24 miles away, Class I(III) - 1.5 miles long (Corydon Country Club to County Fairgrounds)
Otter Creek, Meade County , 26 miles away, Class II - 6.3 miles long (US 60 to Firetower Road)
Plum Creek, Spencer County , 26 miles away, Class II(III) - 8.9 miles long (Wilsonville to Salt River)
 Ski Areas Near Ohio River:
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 53 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 77 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ohio River:
Days Inn Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville , 2 miles away
Knights Inn Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville , 2 miles away
Value Place Clarksville, Clarksville , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn LOUISVILLE-NORTH (CLARKSVILLE), Clarksville , 2 miles away
SUPER 8 Jeffersonville IN Louisville KY Area, Jeffersonville , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ohio River:
Clarksville Koa Kampground, Clarksville, 2 miles away
Add-more Campground, Clarksville, 3 miles away
Village Mobile Home and Camper, Louisville, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Ohio River:
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave - KY , 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ohio River:
Wooded View Golf Course, Clarksville , 3 miles away
Nevel Meade Golf Course, Louisville , 3 miles away
Cherry Valley Golf Course, New Albany , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Ohio River

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