Ohio whitewater - Backbone Creek, Clermont County Clermont county, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     1.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Cincinnati-Middletown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Clermont County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The campgrounds here at Backbone Creek are pretty good. There are no other sections to paddle along Backbone Creek than the Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River section. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. You might be into     whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch of Backbone Creek in Clermont County is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: Possum Hollow is a glorious location to stop at near Backbone Creek. At Backbone Creek through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are   in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Backbone Creek drop into the 10's. Backbone Creek gets a good deal of water; during May this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Backbone Creek, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 135 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.08829 Longitude: -84.14767 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.08758 Longitude: -84.17939 Paddler input for Backbone Creek, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Backbone Creek, Ohio Local climate location: MILFORD WATER WORKS 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. AmeriStay Batavia, Batavia This quaint 3 story hotel can be your home for a night or a month. The Ameristay features large suites with Jacuzzis, microwaves, and refrigerators, two extra large suites overlooking the spacious ind... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Cincinnati-Middletown, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cincinnati-Middletown, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana, the metro area neareast to Backbone Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Backbone Creek.   Whitewater Near Backbone Creek: Hershel Run, Clermont County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.35 miles long (Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek) Brushy Fork, Clermont County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek) Stonelick Creek, Clermont County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (St. Route 131 to St. Route 132) Horner Run, Clermont County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cook Road to I-275) Big Indian Creek, Clermont County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Canter Road to County Road 743) Little Miami River, Clermont County , 11 miles away, Class I - 0.5 miles long (Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126) Second Creek, Warren County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3.25 miles long (State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork) Hall's Creek, Warren County , 15 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.25 miles long (Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road) White Oak Creek, Brown County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (White Oak Valley Road to Georgetown Dam) Caesar Creek, Warren County , 22 miles away, Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River)   Ski Areas Near Backbone Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 50 miles away, 400 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 66 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 74 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Backbone Creek: AmeriStay Batavia, Batavia , 1 miles away Hampton Inn CincinnatiEastgate, Cincinnati , 7 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate, Cincinnati , 8 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Cincinnati , 8 miles away Homewood Stes by Hilton Cincinnati, Milford , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Backbone Creek: Clear Water Air Park, Batavia, 5 miles away Stonelick Lake State Park, Pleasant Plain, 9 miles away Cozy-dale Campgrounds, Goshen, 10 miles away   Trails Near Backbone Creek: Beechtree Trail, Clermont County , 9 miles away Lakeview Trail, Clermont County , 10 miles away Southwoods Trail, Clermont County , 10 miles away Red Fox Trail, Clermont County , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Backbone Creek: Elks Run Golf Club, Batavia , 2 miles away Stonelick Hills Golf Course, Batavia , 2 miles away Deer Track Golf Course and Driving Range, Newtonsville , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Backbone Creek