Ohio whitewater - Paine Creek, Lake County Lake county, Grand River Tributary section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(V)     3 miles   The natural beauty of Ohio and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Ashtabula, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Paine Creek in Lake County is 3 miles long and is a class II-III(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking     spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling stretch along Paine Creek. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer highs here at Paine Creek get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Paine Creek are in the 10's. If you're here at Paine Creek, do take a spree to Indian Point. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Paine Creek; the wettest month of the year is commonly September, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture.   Paine Creek, Grand River Tributary road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(V) Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.73333 Longitude: -81.13334 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.75 Longitude: -81.16667 Paddler input for Paine Creek, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Paine Creek, Ohio Local climate location: PAINESVILLE 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quail Hollow Resort, Painesville 7 miles away The grace and hospitality of a true resort hotel. The luxurious amenities of a full-service resort. Relax in a smoke free environment and enjoy fresh air. Fine dining. Championship golf. A tranquil s... Baymont Inn And Suites Concord/Mentor, Concord 8 miles away - Award Winning 'Best Of Baymont' 2008 - Free Hard Wired and Wireless High Speed Internet Access - Airport Shuttle Available at www.gohopkins.com - Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast - Com... Value Place Mentor, Mentor 10 miles away Value Place is an extended-stay hotel. Our rates are priced for a minimum one week stay, and are not adjusted to a daily rate if the stay is less than one week. When your stay goes into the next week,...   All Ohio Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Ohio. Books about whitewater paddling on Paine Creek, Ohio List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Paine Creek, 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 Ashtabula, Ohio Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ashtabula, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Paine Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Paine Creek.   Whitewater Near Paine Creek: Big Creek, Geauga County , 5 miles away, Class III - 7.2 miles long (Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville) Kellogg Creek, Lake / Geauga County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Grand River Tributary) Grand River, Ashtabula County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley) Chagrin River - East Branch, Geauga-Lake County , 15 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park) Chagrin River, Lake County , 19 miles away, Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park) Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Cuyahoga County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.55 miles long (Chagrin Reservation)   Ski Areas Near Paine Creek: Alpine Valley, Ohio , 13 miles away, 230 vertical feet Brandywine, Ohio , 36 miles away, 240 vertical feet Boston Mills, Ohio , 38 miles away, 240 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 99 miles away, 400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Paine Creek: Quail Hollow Resort, Painesville , 7 miles away Baymont Inn And Suites Concord/Mentor, Concord , 8 miles away Value Place Mentor, Mentor , 10 miles away Residence Inn Cleveland Mentor, Mentor , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MENTOR (LAMALFA CONF CENTRE), Mentor , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Paine Creek: Camp Roosevelt, Perry, 3 miles away Heritage Hills Campgrounds, Thompson, 8 miles away Stoney Glen Camp, Thompson, 8 miles away   Trails Near Paine Creek: Erie Trail, Geauga County , 15 miles away Beach Trail, Geauga County , 15 miles away Mushers Trail, Geauga County , 15 miles away Iroquois Trail, Geauga County , 15 miles away Mohawk Trail, Geauga County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Paine Creek: Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Paine Creek: Fairway Pines Golf Course, Painesville , 4 miles away Painesville Country Club, Painesville , 5 miles away Casement Golf Club, Painesville , 5 miles away