Ohio whitewater - Sandusky River, Wyandot/Seneca County

Wyandot/Seneca county, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Ohio and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in is not too far from Tiffin-Fostoria, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38 stretch is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not
    too many other places for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in
advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38 section of Sandusky River in Ohio is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the months of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Sandusky River. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout
 
the winter temperatures at Sandusky River sink into the 10's.
The annual rain here at Sandusky River is about average; June is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Sandusky River, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.11639
Longitude: -83.18112

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.32361
Longitude: -83.13306

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Current weather conditions at Sandusky River, Ohio
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Local climate location: FREMONT 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Tiffin, Oh, Tiffin
7 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Tiffin Hotel is located just minutes from downtown Tiffin, within close proximity to American Fine Sinter, American Standard, Ameriwood Industries, Fry Foods, Laminent Technolo...

Quality Inn Tiffin, Tiffin
7 miles away
Hotel overlooks the Sandusky River. All rooms have free wireless high-speed Internet access, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, and ironing boards. Free hot breakfast. Restaurant and lounge. Outdoor p...

Fremont Travelodge, Fremont
8 miles away
The Travelodge of Freemont is located 4 miles south of Ohio turnpike, exit 91. The Fremont Travelodge is newly remodeled and is in a quiet location, which is convenient to all local attractions and S...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Tiffin-Fostoria, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Sandusky River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sandusky River.
 Whitewater Near Sandusky River:
Sandusky River, Wyandot/ Seneca County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.3 miles long (Ballville Dam to golf course)
Portage River, Sandusky County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Woodville to Elmore)
 Ski Areas Near Sandusky River:
Snow Trails, Ohio , 55 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 59 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 61 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 81 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 82 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 88 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 110 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 111 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 111 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 132 miles away, 230 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sandusky River:
Holiday Inn Express Tiffin, Oh, Tiffin , 7 miles away
Quality Inn Tiffin, Tiffin , 7 miles away
Fremont Travelodge, Fremont , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Fremont , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Fremont/Port Clinton, Oh, Fremont , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sandusky River:
Broken Paddle Camp Grounds, Fremont, 5 miles away
Clinton Lake Campground, Seneca County, 7 miles away
Leafy Oaks Campground, Clyde, 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Sandusky River

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