Ohio whitewater - Licking River, Licking County

Licking county, Newark to Rock Haven Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     8.6 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Mount Vernon, as you can see on the road map further down. The Newark to Rock Haven Park section of Licking River in Licking County is 8.6 miles long and is a class I section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Licking County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you
    make reservations in advance you're all set. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around
here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding.

Briefly about the general area:
Licking River gets a normal amount of annual rain; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February.
During the warm months, highs typically are in the 80's at Licking River. Summer night lows drop down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Licking River.
 

Licking River, Newark to Rock Haven Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 8.6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.05929
Longitude: -82.3387

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.05689
Longitude: -82.2204

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Current weather conditions at Licking River, Ohio
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Local climate location: NEWARK WATER WORKS 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hanover House Bed and Breakfast, Newark
3 miles away
A grand 5,300 sq. ft. English Country House on 16 acres near the Longaberger Golf Club, featuring charming Victorian furnishings, 4-poster beds, antiques, elegant English porcelains, whirlpool tub, fi...

The Place Off The Square, Newark
8 miles away
The Place Off The Square is a 117 room hotel owned and operated by The Longaberger Company. The Place offers comfortable guest rooms- an indoor pool- two dining facilities- gift shop and complete meet...

Quality Inn Heath, Heath
10 miles away
Shopping, restaurants, and city park within walking distance. Meeting and banquet facilities available for up to 100 people. Catering service is also available. Pet accommodation: 5.00/night per pet. ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Licking River.
 Whitewater Near Licking River:
Rocky Fork, Licking County , 3 miles away, Class I - 10 miles long (Hickman to Licking River)
Wakatomica Creek, Muskingum County , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 12 miles long (to Muskingum River)
Licking River, Licking/ Muskingum County , 16 miles away, Class II - 4.2 miles long (Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls)
Kokosing River, Coshocton/ Knox County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gambier to Walhonding River)
Clear Fork of Mohican, Ashland County , 29 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork)
 Ski Areas Near Licking River:
Clear Fork, Ohio , 29 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 34 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 81 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 82 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 83 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 98 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Licking River:
Hanover House Bed and Breakfast, Newark , 3 miles away
The Place Off The Square, Newark , 8 miles away
Quality Inn Heath, Heath , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NEWARK-HEATH, Heath , 11 miles away
Courtyard Newark Granville, Newark , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Licking River:
Hidden Hill Campground, Newark, 4 miles away
Camp Ohio, St Louisville, 10 miles away
Wild Bill's Resort, Nashport, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Licking River:
Longaberger Golf Club, Nashport , 3 miles away

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