
Canoeing · Ohio
Canoeing in Ohio
8 outfitters across Ohio. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Named lakes and reservoirs
1,542
Rated 4.5+ on Google
5 of 8
Cities
8
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 8 outfitters listed in Ohio.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hocking Hills Canoe Livery | Logan | 4.81,239 Google reviews |
| Scenic River Canoe Excursions | Cincinnati | 4.81,130 Google reviews |
| Trailhead Canoe Livery | Massillon | 4.8103 Google reviews |
| Birch Bark Canoe Livery | Urbana | 4.7607 Google reviews |
| River Run Canoe Livery | Loudonville | 4.5230 Google reviews |
| Canal Fulton Canoe Livery & Campground | Canal Fulton | 4.3430 Google reviews |
| NTR Canoe Livery | Bolivar | 4.2291 Google reviews |
| Grand River Canoe Livery | Rock Creek | 4.151 Google reviews |
Operators
Canoeing operators
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Lakes
Lakes to canoe in Ohio
- Named lakes in Ohio
- 339
- Reservoirs
- 1,203
Largest by area
- Alum Creek Lake3,203 acres
- Hoover Reservoir2,711 acres
- Michael J Kirwan Reservoir2,605 acres
- William H Harsha Lake1,975 acres
- Delaware Lake1,122 acres
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Resources
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