Ohio whitewater - Scioto River, -blank- County

O'Shaughnessy Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     1 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Ohio are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Columbus, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The O'Shaughnessy Dam section of Scioto River is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is an extremely short stretch
    so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The campgrounds here at Scioto River are pretty good. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is the only paddling stretch along Scioto River.
The scenic beauty of Ohio and the cool fresh water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Scioto River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. Highs all through the wintertime are generally in the 30's while Scioto River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's.
A common amount of rain falls here at Scioto River; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month 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

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Current weather conditions at Scioto River, Ohio
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Local climate location: DELAWARE 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Courtyard By Marriott Columbus/Dublin, Dublin
3 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Columbus, Ohio
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Columbus, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Scioto River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 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
Boston Mills, Ohio , 123 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 124 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 133 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 135 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 138 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 145 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Scioto River:
Courtyard By Marriott Columbus/Dublin, Dublin , 3 miles away
Red Roof Inn Columbus - Dublin, Dublin , 3 miles away
Woodfin Suite Hotel Dublin, Dublin , 3 miles away
Crowne Plaza Hotel COLUMBUS - DUBLIN OHIO, Dublin , 3 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Dublin, Dublin , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Scioto River:
Whitesands Campgrounds, Delaware, 10 miles away
Cross Creek Camping, Delaware, 11 miles away
Alton Campground, 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

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