Ohio whitewater, Licking River Licking Muskingum county, Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4.2 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls section of Licking River is 4.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you     might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Ohio scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Licking River will make you feel great. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. If you're coming from Coshocton it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the   general area: You without doubt ought to stop at Muskingum River State Park if you're here at Licking River; if you're dropping by from Zanesville, you won't be the only one. Dillon State Park is both nice and delightful, and it's in the vicinity of Licking River. Summertime highs at Licking River regularly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Licking River drop into the 10's. From a rain point of view Licking River is a quite normal place. Licking River, Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls 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 Licking River.   Whitewater Near Licking River: Licking River, Licking/ Muskingum County, 2 miles away       Class II - 4.2 miles long (Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls) Wakatomica Creek, Muskingum County, 9 miles away       Class II+ - 12 miles long (to Muskingum River) Rocky Fork, Licking County, 20 miles away       Class I - 10 miles long (Hickman to Licking River) Licking River, Licking County, 20 miles away       Class I - 8.6 miles long (Newark to Rock Haven Park)   Ski Areas Near Licking River: Clear Fork, Ohio , 41 miles away, 300 foot drop, 6 lifts, 10 runs Snow Trails, Ohio , 47 miles away, 300 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs Boston Mills, Ohio , 76 miles away, 240 foot drop, 7 lifts, 8 runs Brandywine, Ohio , 78 miles away, 240 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 93 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs Alpine Valley, Ohio , 99 miles away, 230 foot drop, 7 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Licking River: Super 8 Zanesville, Zanesville , 1 miles away Fairfield Inn Zanesville, Zanesville , 4 miles away Red Roof Inn Zanesville, Zanesville , 4 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville, Zanesville , 4 miles away Hampton Inn Zanesville, Zanesville , 4 miles away   Campgrounds Near Licking River: Wolfie's Family Camping, Zanesville, 4 miles away Dillon State Park, Nashport, 4 miles away Wild Bill's Resort, Nashport, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Licking River: Muskingum River State Park, Ohio , 7 miles away Dillon State Park, Ohio , 8 miles away Blue Rock State Park, Ohio , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Licking River: Zanesville Country Club, Zanesville , 2 miles away Green Valley Golf Club, Zanesville , 4 miles away Vista View Golf Course, Nashport , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Licking River Lake Isabel, Muskingum , 8 miles away Crooksville Reservoir, Perry , 14 miles away