Ohio whitewater, Backbone Creek Clermont county, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     1.5 miles   The wonderful Ohio scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Backbone Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There's camping available near Backbone Creek. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.     This stretch of Backbone Creek in Ohio is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. If you're coming from Cincinnati-Middletown 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. Briefly about the general area:   Here at Backbone Creek there are plenty of people from Batavia, and Backbone Creek is right by the Beechtree Trail. East Fork State Park is a tremendous place to visit on a wonderful day, and hiking along the Lakeview Trail is perfect fun. Coming to this river is always a good idea. While staying at Backbone Creek you could always explore Possum Hollow, and Stonelick State Park is both great and charming. For the period of the warm months highs here at Backbone Creek reach the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Backbone Creek plunge into the 10's. Backbone Creek, Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Backbone Creek.   Whitewater Near Backbone Creek: Backbone Creek, Clermont County, 1 miles away       Class III-V - 1.5 miles long (Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River) Hershel Run, Clermont County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.35 miles long (Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek) Brushy Fork, Clermont County, 4 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek) Stonelick Creek, Clermont County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (St. Route 131 to St. Route 132) Horner Run, Clermont County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cook Road to I-275) Big Indian Creek, Clermont County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Canter Road to County Road 743) Whitewater Outfitter - Historic New Richmond, Clermont County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Little Miami River, Clermont County, 12 miles away       Class I - 0.5 miles long (Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126) Second Creek, Warren County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 3.25 miles long (State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork) Hall's Creek, Warren County, 16 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 1.25 miles long (Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Backbone Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 50 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 23 runs Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 66 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 74 miles away, 300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 24 runs   Marinas Near Backbone Creek: Aquaramp Harbor & Marina, Melbourne , 15 miles away Hartley Marina, Silver Grove , 16 miles away Ohio River Launch Club, Cincinnati , 19 miles away Riverside Four Boat Harbor, Dayton , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Backbone Creek: AmeriStay Batavia, Batavia , 1 miles away Hampton Inn Cincinnati-Eastgate, Cincinnati , 7 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate, Cincinnati , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites CINCINNATI-EASTGATE (I-275E), Cincinnati , 8 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Eastgate, Cincinnati , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Backbone Creek: Clear Water Air Park, Batavia, 5 miles away East Fork State Park, Williamsburg, 6 miles away Stonelick Lake State Park, Pleasant Plain, 9 miles away   Trails Near Backbone Creek: Beechtree Trail, Clermont , 9 miles away Lakeview Trail, Clermont , 10 miles away Southwoods Trail, Clermont , 10 miles away Red Fox Trail, Clermont , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Backbone Creek: East Fork State Park, Ohio , 5 miles away Stonelick State Park, Ohio , 10 miles away Kincaid Lake State Park, Kentucky , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Backbone Creek: Elks Run Golf Club, Batavia , 2 miles away Stonelick Hills Golf Course, Batavia , 2 miles away Cedar Trace Golf Club, Batavia , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Backbone Creek East Fork Lake, Clermont , 4 miles away Lake Allyn, Clermont , 4 miles away Hamilton County Anglers Club Lake, Clermont , 5 miles away