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.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast 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