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
  The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you're coming from Washington it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There's camping available near Rocky Fork Creek. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is a pretty decent length section, it's
    perfect for a one day trip. The McCoppin Mill Road to Paint Creek stretch of Rocky Fork Creek is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. The McCoppin Mill Road to Paint Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Rocky Fork Creek. Not
too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the days of summer highs here at Rocky Fork Creek get into the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Rocky Fork Creek temperatures
 
fall to the 10's.
Lots of precipitation falls at Rocky Fork Creek; throughout May this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Don't leave Rocky Fork Creek without first going for a hike along the George Trail, and wonderful hiking is available along the Wildwood Trail.

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.

Hillsboro Days Inn, 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...

Washington Court House Knights Inn, Washington Court House
18 miles away
Welcome to the Knights Inn of Washington Court House, Ohio. Conveniently accessible from I-71 and US Route 35. Fayette County Museum and Fair Grounds are only minutes away. Jeffersonville Outlet Mall ...

Comfort Inn Seaman, Seaman
19 miles away
Located on State Route 32 convenient to geological, historical, and Amish communities. Downtown Cincinnati is one hour west. Pet charge of 15.00/stay per pet....



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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, Ohio , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 100 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 100 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 103 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 168 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 169 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 179 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 181 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 185 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rocky Fork Creek:
Hillsboro Days Inn, Hillsboro , 15 miles away
Washington Court House Knights Inn, Washington Court House , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn Seaman, Seaman , 19 miles away
Quality Inn Jeffersonville, Jeffersonville , 26 miles away
Amerihost Inn - Jeffersonville South, 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
Tanglewood Acres, Bainbridge, 11 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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