Ohio whitewater - Rocky Fork Creek, Highland County

Highland county, McCoppin Mill Road to Paint Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7.5 miles
  This stretch of Rocky Fork Creek in Ohio is 7.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Washington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons
    to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Ohio are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. You can
pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other sections to paddle along Rocky Fork Creek than the McCoppin Mill Road to Paint Creek section.

Briefly about the general area:
If the weather is nice here at Rocky Fork Creek, you can go for a hike along the George Trail, and on a pleasant day you can take a hike along the Wildwood Trail. Rocky Fork Creek commonly gets a large amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month is February.
All through the summer months at Rocky Fork Creek highs
 
are generally in the 80's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, generally in the 60's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Rocky Fork Creek.

Rocky Fork Creek, McCoppin Mill Road to Paint Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.18583
Longitude: -83.43806

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.23055
Longitude: -83.35056

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Current weather conditions at Rocky Fork Creek, Ohio
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Local climate location: HILLSBORO 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Hillsboro, Hillsboro
15 miles away
The Days Inn is the lodging leader in Hillsboro offering Free Daybreak Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless High Speed Internet, Exercise Room, Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Guest Laundry. Each room is e...

Comfort Inn Seaman, Seaman
19 miles away
Located on State Route 32 one hour West of downtown Cincinnati. Hotel offers a free continental breakfast, outdoor seasonal pool and meeting space. All guestrooms have high speed Internet access, mic...

Quality Inn Washington Court House, Jeffersonville
26 miles away
Hotel is very close to the Jeffersonville Prime Outlet Mall, just off of I-71. Hotel offers an indoor heated pool, wireless internet, deluxe continental breakfast, and fitness area. Some rooms offer...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rocky Fork Creek.
 Whitewater Near Rocky Fork Creek:
Paint Creek, Ross County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge)
Lee's Creek, Highland County , 11 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek)
Rattlesnake Creek, Highland County , 11 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fishback Road to St. Route 28)
 Ski Areas Near Rocky Fork Creek:
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 15 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 100 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rocky Fork Creek:
Days Inn Hillsboro, Hillsboro , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Seaman, Seaman , 19 miles away
Quality Inn Washington Court House, Jeffersonville , 26 miles away
Hampton Inn Washington Court House, Jeffersonville , 26 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Washington Court House, Jeffersonville , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rocky Fork Creek:
Shady Trails Campground, Hillsboro, 6 miles away
Long's Retreat and Campground, Latham, 8 miles away
Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat, Peebles, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Rocky Fork Creek:
George Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away
Wildwood Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away
Bench Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away
Fort Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away
Deer Loop Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Rocky Fork Creek

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