Ohio whitewater - Paint Creek, Ross County

Ross county, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     7 miles
  This section of Paint Creek is 7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Chillicothe, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other
    states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations
you might end up sleeping in your car. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Paint Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge stretch is the only one. The beautiful scenery of Ohio and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Paint Creek during the warm days of summer are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. High temperatures
 
during the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Paint Creek.
Paint Creek gets a normal amount of rain; May is the wettest month with most rain while January is generally the driest month.

Paint Creek, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.24972
Longitude: -83.34945

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.23777
Longitude: -83.28

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Current weather conditions at Paint Creek, Ohio
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Local climate location: WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Hillsboro, Hillsboro
20 miles away
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Comfort Inn Piketon, Piketon
23 miles away
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AmeriStay Waverly, Waverly
23 miles away



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Outdoors Recreation Near Chillicothe, Ohio
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chillicothe, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Paint Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Paint Creek.
 Whitewater Near Paint Creek:
Rocky Fork Creek, Highland County , 6 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (McCropping Mill Road to Paint Creek)
Rattlesnake Creek, Highland County , 14 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fishback Road to St. Route 28)
Lee's Creek, Highland County , 14 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Paint Creek:
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 12 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 95 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 95 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Paint Creek:
Days Inn Hillsboro, Hillsboro , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn Piketon, Piketon , 23 miles away
AmeriStay Waverly, Waverly , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Chillicothe, Chillicothe , 24 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Chillicothe, Chillicothe , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Paint Creek:
Tanglewood Acres, Bainbridge, 7 miles away
L B Camping, Bainbridge, 8 miles away
Long's Retreat and Campground, Latham, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Paint Creek:
Bench Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away
Fort Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away
Wildwood Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away
George Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away
Deer Loop Trail, Highland County , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Paint Creek:
Valley Vista Golf Course, Bainbridge , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Paint Creek

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