Kayaking · Ohio
Kayaking in Ohio
4 outfitters across Ohio. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
10,155 mi
714 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
4 of 4
Cities
4
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 4 outfitters listed in Ohio.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes Outdoors - Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals | Delaware | 5.064 Google reviews |
| Ghoul Runnings Kayak Adventures | Fremont | 5.025 Google reviews |
| River Cruiser Kayaking | Brecksville | 4.884 Google reviews |
| Salt Creek Kayak Adventures | Richmond Dale | 4.693 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Ohio
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Ohio
- 10,155 mi
- River reaches
- 714
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 204
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Scioto River227 mi
- Great Miami River159 mi
- Mill Creek132 mi
- Sandusky River132 mi
- Raccoon Creek128 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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