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 Paddler input for Kokosing River, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kokosing River, Ohio 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...   All Ohio Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Ohio. Books about whitewater paddling on Kokosing River, Ohio List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kokosing River, Ohio. Find a whitewater outfitter in Ohio Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       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