Ohio whitewater, Rocky Fork Licking county, Hickman to Licking River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     10 miles   If you're coming from Mount Vernon it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The Hickman to Licking River stretch of Rocky Fork in Ohio is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. If you'll be     staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The beautiful scenery of Licking County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Ohio are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Hickman to Licking River   section is one of them. There's camping available near Rocky Fork. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: Here at Rocky Fork there are plenty of folks from Heath, and Dillon State Park is a pleasant place to stop at. Summertime at Rocky Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Rocky Fork dip into the 10's. Rocky Fork is a good place of normal rain. Rocky Fork, Hickman to Licking 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 Rocky Fork.   Whitewater Near Rocky Fork: Rocky Fork, Licking County, 3 miles away       Class I - 10 miles long (Hickman to Licking River) Licking River, Licking County, 4 miles away       Class I - 8.6 miles long (Newark to Rock Haven Park) Wakatomica Creek, Muskingum County, 11 miles away       Class II+ - 12 miles long (to Muskingum River) Licking River, Licking/ Muskingum County, 15 miles away       Class II - 4.2 miles long (Ridgely Tract to Dillon Falls) Kokosing River, Coshocton/ Knox County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gambier to Walhonding River) Clear Fork of Mohican, Ashland County, 27 miles away       Class II - 4.9 miles long (Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork)   Ski Areas Near Rocky Fork: Clear Fork, Ohio , 27 miles away, 300 foot drop, 6 lifts, 10 runs Snow Trails, Ohio , 32 miles away, 300 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs Boston Mills, Ohio , 79 miles away, 240 foot drop, 7 lifts, 8 runs Brandywine, Ohio , 80 miles away, 240 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 84 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 97 miles away, 300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 24 runs   Marinas Near Rocky Fork: Cranberry Pointe Marina, Hebron , 15 miles away Alexander's Landing, Millersport , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Rocky Fork: DoubleTree By Hilton Newark Ohio, Newark , 8 miles away Knights Inn Heath Newark, Heath , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites NEWARK-HEATH, Heath , 11 miles away Courtyard Newark Granville, Newark , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Heath-Newark, Heath , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rocky Fork: Hidden Hill Campground, Newark, 2 miles away Camp Ohio, St Louisville, 7 miles away Wild Bill's Resort, Nashport, 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Rocky Fork: Dillon State Park, Ohio , 11 miles away Buckeye Lake State Park, Ohio , 20 miles away Muskingum River State Park, Ohio , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rocky Fork: Longaberger Golf Club, Nashport , 4 miles away Forest Hills Golf Course, Heath , 8 miles away Licking Springs Trout & Golf Club, Newark , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Rocky Fork Lake Hudson, Franklin , 16 miles away Apple Valley Lake, Knox , 17 miles away Lake Isabel, Muskingum , 18 miles away