Ohio whitewater - Sandusky River, Wyandot/ Seneca County

Wyandot/ Seneca county, Ballville Dam to golf course section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     0.3 miles
  The Ballville Dam to golf course section of Sandusky River in Wyandot/ Seneca County is 0.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Fremont, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Ohio and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Ballville Dam to golf course section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds
    nearby. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Ohio are often easier than in other states, so if you're
not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Sandusky River gets a common amount of rainfall; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while February is typically the driest month. High temperatures at Sandusky River through the warm months are in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. Through the wintertime
 
highs are generally in the 30's while Sandusky River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's.
While you're here at Sandusky River you will meet lots of people from close by Fremont.

Sandusky River, Ballville Dam to golf course road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 0.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.325
Longitude: -83.13389

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.32722
Longitude: -83.12111

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Current weather conditions at Sandusky River, Ohio
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Local climate location: OTTAWA NWR 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Travelodge Fremont, Fremont
2 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...

Double A Motel, Fremont
2 miles away
Welcome to the Double A Motel in Fremont, Ohio. We offer clean, comfortable accomodations including Suites with two, three and four beds, all with full kitchens. Our standard rooms include king and fu...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Fremont
3 miles away
Free deluxe continental breakfast. All our rooms have free wireless high-speed Internet, coffee makers, hairdryers, irons and safes. We also have voice mail, data ports, free local calls, indoor swimm...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Fremont, Ohio
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fremont, 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 - 3.5 miles long (Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38)
Portage River, Sandusky County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Woodville to Elmore)
 Ski Areas Near Sandusky River:
Snow Trails, Ohio , 57 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 65 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pine Knob, Michigan , 76 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 79 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 84 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sandusky River:
Travelodge Fremont, Fremont , 2 miles away
Double A Motel, Fremont , 2 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Fremont , 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Fremont, Fremont , 4 miles away
Holiday Inn FREMONT-PORT CLINTON, Fremont , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sandusky River:
Broken Paddle Camp Grounds, Fremont, 2 miles away
Wooded Acres Campgrounds, Lindsey, 6 miles away
Leafy Oaks Campground, Clyde, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Sandusky River:
Fremont Country Club, Fremont , 4 miles away
Sycamore Hills Golf Club, Fremont , 4 miles away

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