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Ohio whitewater, Grand River

Ashtabula county, Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The scenic beauty of Ashtabula County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This section of Grand River in Ohio is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Since you're
    on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before
you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Ashtabula it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle,  
it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
During your spree to Grand River you'll meet some folks from Madison for sure. Going to Geneva State Park close to Grand River is a great thing to do. For the period of the days of summer at Grand River highs are typically in the 80's, and the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, typically in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Grand River tend to be in the 10's. Grand River is a good place of typical rain.

Grand River, Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

   

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Grand River.
 Whitewater Near Grand River:
Grand River, Ashtabula County, 3 miles away
      Class I-II - 8 miles long (Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley)
Paine Creek, Lake County, 9 miles away
      Class II-III(V) - 3 miles long (Grand River Tributary)
Big Creek, Geauga County, 13 miles away
      Class III - 7.2 miles long (Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville)
Kellogg Creek, Lake / Geauga County, 18 miles away
      Class IV - 2 miles long (Grand River Tributary)
Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, 20 miles away
      Class II - 4.3 miles long (Stamhoke-Kelloggsville to Ashtabula)
Chagrin River - East Branch, Geauga-Lake County, 20 miles away
      Class II - 4.7 miles long (Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park)
Chagrin River, Lake County, 29 miles away
      Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park)
 Ski Areas Near Grand River:
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 21 miles away, 230 foot drop, 7 lifts, 9 runs
Brandywine, Ohio , 44 miles away, 240 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs
Boston Mills, Ohio , 46 miles away, 240 foot drop, 7 lifts, 8 runs
Peek N Peak, New York , 89 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 27 runs
 Marinas Near Grand River:
Geneva State Park Marina, Geneva , 6 miles away
Jack's Marine, Ashtabula , 16 miles away
Brockway Northcoast Marina, Ashtabula , 17 miles away
HTP Rack & Marina, Fairport Harbor , 18 miles away
Fairport Harbor Yacht Club, Fairport Harbor , 19 miles away
 Hotels Near Grand River:
Hampton Inn Ashtabula, Austinburg , 11 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Austinburg, Ashtabula , 11 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites Near I-90 And Ashtabula, Austinburg , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ASHTABULA-GENEVA, Austinburg , 11 miles away
Ramada Austinburg/Ashtabula, Austinburg , 11 miles away
 Campgrounds Near Grand River:
Riverview Park, Madison, 2 miles away
Richards Campgrounds, Thompson, 4 miles away
Heritage Hills Campgrounds, Thompson, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Grand River:
Erie Trail, Geauga , 20 miles away
 Public Lands Near Grand River:
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 48 miles away
Geneva State Park, Ohio , 7 miles away
Headlands Beach State Park, Ohio , 19 miles away
Punderson State Park, Ohio , 20 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Grand River:
Powderhorn Country Club, Madison , 2 miles away
Thunder Hill Golf Course, Madison , 2 miles away
Little Thunder Hill Golf Club, Madison , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Grand River
Lake Erie, Ashtabula , 11 miles away
Roaming Rock Shores Lake, Ashtabula , 12 miles away
Lake Estabrook, Geauga , 19 miles away

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