Ohio whitewater - Mad River, Montgomery County

Montgomery county, Huffman Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     0 miles
  If you're coming from Dayton it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Mad River in Montgomery County is 0 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Mad River. This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks. There's camping available near Mad River. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations
    in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The wonderful Ohio scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough
to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Mad River is a good location of common precipitation; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January is when it's the driest.
Summertime highs at Mad River frequently tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Mad River plunge into the 10's.
 

Mad River, Huffman Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 0 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.79822
Longitude: -84.09188

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.79827
Longitude: -84.09188

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Current weather conditions at Mad River, Ohio
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Local climate location: DAYTON WSCMO AP 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Red Roof Inn Dayton - Fairborn, Fairborn
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mad River.
 Whitewater Near Mad River:
Caesar Creek, Warren County , 16 miles away, Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River)
Little Miami River, Greene County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.3 miles long (Clifton Gorge)
Massie's Creek, Green County , 19 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Wilberforce)
Hall's Creek, Warren County , 23 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.25 miles long (Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road)
Second Creek, Warren County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 3.25 miles long (State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork)
 Ski Areas Near Mad River:
Mad River, Ohio , 40 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 65 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 72 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 120 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 123 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 147 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 164 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 165 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 166 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 180 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mad River:
Red Roof Inn Dayton - Fairborn, Fairborn , 1 miles away
Suburban Extended Stay Dayton-Wp Afb, Beavercreek , 2 miles away
Comfort Suites Dayton, Dayton , 2 miles away
Dayton - Days Inn Wright-Patterson A.F.B./Museum, Dayton , 3 miles away
Homewood Suites Dayton/Fairbrn Wright Pat Afb, Fairborn , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mad River:
Enon Beach Recreation Park, Springfield, 12 miles away
Spring Valley Frontier Campground, Waynesville, 14 miles away
Frontier Campground, Waynesville, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Mad River:
Arboretum Trail, Greene County , 16 miles away
South Gorge Trail, Greene County , 17 miles away
Ghost Hedge Nature Trail, Montgomery County , 17 miles away
Orton Memorial Trail, Greene County , 18 miles away
Heron Run Trail, Montgomery County , 18 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Mad River:
Walnut Grove Country Club, Dayton , 3 miles away
Beavercreek Golf Club, Dayton , 4 miles away
Kittyhawk Golf Course, Dayton , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Mad River

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