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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.

OutfitterCityRating
Hocking Hills Canoe LiveryLogan4.81,239 Google reviews
Scenic River Canoe ExcursionsCincinnati4.81,130 Google reviews
Trailhead Canoe LiveryMassillon4.8103 Google reviews
Birch Bark Canoe LiveryUrbana4.7607 Google reviews
River Run Canoe LiveryLoudonville4.5230 Google reviews
Canal Fulton Canoe Livery & CampgroundCanal Fulton4.3430 Google reviews
NTR Canoe LiveryBolivar4.2291 Google reviews
Grand River Canoe LiveryRock Creek4.151 Google reviews

Operators

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Lakes

Lakes to canoe in Ohio

Named lakes in Ohio
339
Reservoirs
1,203

Largest by area

  1. Alum Creek Lake3,203 acres
  2. Hoover Reservoir2,711 acres
  3. Michael J Kirwan Reservoir2,605 acres
  4. William H Harsha Lake1,975 acres
  5. Delaware Lake1,122 acres

Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.

Resources

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Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

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  • Golden Rules of Canoeing | How to Stay Safe on the Water

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  • Canoe Paddle Strokes with Northern Tier

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