Ohio whitewater - Lee's Creek, Highland County

Highland county, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     2.2 miles
  The Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek stretch of Lee's Creek in Highland County is 2.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Ohio is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The wonderful Ohio scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Lee's Creek have people coming here. The put-in is not too far from Washington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater
    rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. Lee's Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek section is the only one. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have
you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Lee's Creek is a good spot of normal rainfall; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; January is when it's the driest.
For the period of the summertime months highs here
 
at Lee's Creek reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; overnight lows at Lee's Creek through the winter frequently fall into the 10's.

Lee's Creek, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 2.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3544
Longitude: -83.54551

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.32889
Longitude: -83.4742

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Current weather conditions at Lee's Creek, Ohio
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Local climate location: XENIA 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hillsboro Days Inn, Hillsboro
9 miles away
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Baymont Inn and Suites Washington Court House, Jeffersonville
16 miles away
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Econo Lodge Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville
17 miles away
We are a newly renovated hotel located conveniently off I-71 just 1/2 mile from the Prime Outlet Mall. Pet accommodation: 10.00 per stay per pet. Pet limit: 2 pets per room under 50 pounds....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lee's Creek.
 Whitewater Near Lee's Creek:
Rattlesnake Creek, Highland County , 2 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fishback Road to St. Route 28)
Rocky Fork Creek, Highland County , 11 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (McCropping Mill Road to Paint Creek)
Paint Creek, Ross County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Lee's Creek:
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 25 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 53 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 96 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 100 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 101 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 169 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 171 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 172 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 182 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 187 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lee's Creek:
Hillsboro Days Inn, Hillsboro , 9 miles away
Baymont Inn and Suites Washington Court House, Jeffersonville , 16 miles away
Econo Lodge Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville , 17 miles away
Quality Inn Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington, Ohio, Wilmington , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lee's Creek:
Shady Trails Campground, Hillsboro, 8 miles away
Woodland Lake Campground, Hillsboro, 14 miles away
Walnut Lake Campgrounds, Jeffersonville, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Lee's Creek:
Deer Loop Trail, Highland County , 8 miles away
Paw Paw Trail, Highland County , 8 miles away
George Trail, Highland County , 14 miles away
Wildwood Trail, Highland County , 14 miles away
Bench Trail, Highland County , 14 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lee's Creek:
Buckeye Hills Country Club, Greenfield , 4 miles away

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