Ohio whitewater - Scioto River, unknown County O'Shaughnessy Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     1 miles   We tried this stretch of river yesterday. It was a complete waste of time. The water was flat and still. There wasn't enough current to even move us. We had to paddle the 1m back to the take-out location. What a bust! =( Says Gary S. Hugo How deep is the river? Says Cuyahogagirl The map above I believe is incorrect. It clearly shows the put in ABOVE the O'Shaughnessy dam. Are we supposed to shoot over the spill way to a 84 foot high concrete dam? Also, the take out location appears to be the back yard of a secured private residence. Well, according to     the map anyway. I wish there was more information about this location. Says Thomas Lowther If you're coming from Columbus it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Ohio and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This is an extremely short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Ohio is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. If you'll   be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The O'Shaughnessy Dam section of Scioto River is 1 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The O'Shaughnessy Dam stretch is the only paddling stretch along Scioto River. Briefly about the general area: At Scioto River through the summertime months highs are in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Scioto River are in the 10's. Scioto River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is February. Scioto River, O'Shaughnessy Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.1567 Longitude: -83.1273 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.1478 Longitude: -83.12371 Paddler input for Scioto River, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Scioto River, Ohio Local climate location: DELAWARE 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Columbus/Dublin, Dublin 2 miles away Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn and Suites of Columbus-Dublin, Ohio. Our facility is a two-story, exterior corridor design, conveniently located in the heart of the northwest corporate distric... Courtyard Columbus Dublin, Dublin 3 miles away The 'reinvented' Courtyard Columbus Dublin invites you to enjoy our new design created with you, the traveler, in mind. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Scioto River.   Whitewater Near Scioto River: Olentangy River, Delaware County , 7 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off)   Ski Areas Near Scioto River: Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 39 miles away, 300 vertical feet Snow Trails, Ohio , 52 miles away, 300 vertical feet Clear Fork, Ohio , 54 miles away, 300 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 57 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Scioto River: Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Columbus/Dublin, Dublin , 2 miles away Courtyard Columbus Dublin, Dublin , 3 miles away Columbus Dublin Red Roof Inn, Dublin , 3 miles away Embassy SuitesColumbusDublin, Dublin , 3 miles away Woodfin Suite Hotel Dublin, Dublin , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Scioto River: Whitesands Campgrounds, Delaware, 10 miles away Cross Creek Camping, Delaware, 11 miles away Alton RV Park, Galloway, 11 miles away   Trails Near Scioto River: Hawthorn Loop Trail, Franklin County , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Scioto River: Wedgewood Golf & Country Club, Powell , 2 miles away Tartan Fields Golf Club, Dublin , 3 miles away Shamrock Golf Club, Dublin , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Scioto River