Ohio whitewater - Kokosing River, Coshocton/ Knox County

Coshocton/ Knox county, Gambier to Walhonding River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12 miles
 
Take out is on Zuck Road, off of S.R. 715. River left side. A good place to surf is ''Turtle Rock.'' Only ''Rapids'' is ''Factory Rapids.'' Left side in low water and either right or left in higher water. Natural flow river. Good bass fishing. Says Julie

The scenic beauty of Ohio and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Ohio is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in is not too far
    from Mount Vernon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Kokosing River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Gambier to Walhonding River section is the only one. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your
time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. This section of Kokosing River in Ohio is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section.

Briefly
 
about the general area:
A short tour to Grove Falls is always worthwhile. Through the summertime, highs usually are in the 80's at Kokosing River, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's while Kokosing River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.

Kokosing River, Gambier to Walhonding River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.3759
Longitude: -82.4041

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.36
Longitude: -82.16031

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Current weather conditions at Kokosing River, Ohio
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Local climate location: MANSFIELD WSO AP 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Mount Vernon
11 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Mt. Vernon, OH is conveniently located near many restaurants and businesses, all within a 5 mile radius. Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University are just...

Mt. Vernon Super 8 Motel, Mount Vernon
12 miles away
The Super 8 Mt Vernon is Newly Renovated - January 2008. We are conveniently located in the heart of Mt Vernon on State Route 36. We are near to the Kenyon College, Mt Vernon College, Mt Vernon Naza...

Comfort Inn Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon
14 miles away
Hotel is located in the downtown historical area, adjacent to Dan Emmett Conference center and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Hotel amenities include indoor heated pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, f...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Mount Vernon, Ohio
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Vernon, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Kokosing River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kokosing River.
 Whitewater Near Kokosing River:
Clear Fork of Mohican, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork)
Rocky Fork, Licking County , 14 miles away, Class I - 10 miles long (Hickman to Licking River)
Licking River, Licking County , 16 miles away, Class I - 8.6 miles long (Newark to Rock Haven Park)
Wakatomica Creek, Muskingum County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (to Muskingum River)
Licking River, Licking/ Muskingum County , 26 miles away, Class II - 4.2 miles long (Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Kokosing River:
Clear Fork, Ohio , 15 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 20 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 69 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 70 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 93 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 93 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 97 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 146 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 156 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 157 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Kokosing River:
Holiday Inn Express Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Mount Vernon , 11 miles away
Mt. Vernon Super 8 Motel, Mount Vernon , 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon , 14 miles away
Hanover House Bed and Breakfast, Newark , 14 miles away
The Place Off The Square, Newark , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kokosing River:
Kokosing Valley Camp and Canoe, Howard, 2 miles away
Whip-poor-will Hills, Danville, 5 miles away
Girl Scouts, Mount Vernon, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Kokosing River:
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 67 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Kokosing River:
Hidden Hills Golf Course & Grille, Howard , 2 miles away
Tomahawk Hollow Golf Course, Gambier , 6 miles away

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