Kentucky whitewater - Rough River, Grayson/Breckinridge/Ohio County

Grayson/Breckinridge/Ohio county, Rough River Dam to Dundee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     23.5 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Kentucky 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 natural beauty of Kentucky and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Owensboro, if you're not familiar with the area there's
    a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle along Rough River than the Rough River Dam to Dundee section. There are campgrounds
quite near the river where you can camp. The Rough River Dam to Dundee stretch of Rough River in Grayson/Breckinridge/Ohio County is 23.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer months highs here at Rough River reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Rough River drop into the 20's.
Rough River is a rather
 
wet place ordinarily with a lot of precipitation; through the month of April you get the most rain around here while October is usually the driest month.

Rough River, Rough River Dam to Dundee road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 23.5 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Rough River, Kentucky
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Local climate location: TELL CITY 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TELL CITY, Tell City
20 miles away
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20 miles away
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21 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Owensboro, Kentucky
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Owensboro, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Rough River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rough River.
 Ski Areas Near Rough River:
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 57 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rough River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TELL CITY, Tell City , 20 miles away
Ramada Limited Tell City Indiana, Tell City , 20 miles away
Days Inn Tell City, Tell City , 21 miles away
Best Western Hancock Inn, Lewisport , 22 miles away
Days Inn Owensboro, Owensboro , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rough River:
Ohio County Park and RV Campground, Hartford, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Rough River:
Mammoth Cave National Park, Mammoth Cave - KY , 43 miles away

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