Ohio whitewater - Olentangy River, Delaware County

Delaware county, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4 miles
 
This is runnable only when the Delaware Dam is releasing.á Check the USGS gauge, which should be at least 1000 cfs. Says Gwen English

The put-in location is a short drive from Columbus, as you can see on the road map further down. The Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off section of Olentangy River in Delaware County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Ohio is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable
    for beginners. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available
very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Olentangy River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off stretch is the only one. The natural beauty of Ohio and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the months of summer, highs generally are in the
 
80's at Olentangy River. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's; night lows in the 10's for Olentangy River. The amount of rainfall that falls at Olentangy River is close to the national average; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is February.

Olentangy River, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.28656
Longitude: -83.06361

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.23817
Longitude: -83.06117

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Current weather conditions at Olentangy River, Ohio
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Local climate location: DELAWARE 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Delaware Inn, Delaware
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Comfort Inn Delaware, Delaware
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Delaware Travelodge, Delaware
3 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Olentangy River.
 Whitewater Near Olentangy River:
Scioto River, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (O'Shaughnessy Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Olentangy River:
Mad River, Ohio , 43 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 45 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 48 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 116 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 117 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 131 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 133 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 139 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 140 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Olentangy River:
Best Western Delaware Inn, Delaware , 1 miles away
Comfort Inn Delaware, Delaware , 1 miles away
Delaware Travelodge, Delaware , 3 miles away
Red Roof Inn Columbus - Worthington, Columbus , 8 miles away
Days Inn, Worthington , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Olentangy River:
Whitesands Campgrounds, Delaware, 3 miles away
Cross Creek Camping, Delaware, 6 miles away
Berkshire Campgrounds, Galena, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Olentangy River:
Tanglewood Golf Club, Delaware , 1 miles away
Rolling Meadows Golf Club, Delaware , 2 miles away
Hidden Valley Golf Course, Delaware , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Olentangy River

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