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Canoeing in Ohio is one of the best ways to see the fabulous countryside in the state. Canoeing offers a gentle way to relax while on some of the most spectacular waterways that Ohio has to offer.

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Map of Canoeing in Ohio

Experience Canoeing in Ohio

Canoeing in Ohio is a peaceful way to see some of Ohio´s lovely countryside. Canoeing is one of those experiences that live with you for life, as it involves learning new skills, and then taking those skills out onto the water.

The differences between a canoe and a kayak are:

  • Canoe: an open-deck boat | seated or kneeling position | one-bladed paddle.
  • Kayak: a closed deck boat | seated position with legs stretched out | double-bladed paddle.
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Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!

One of my place favorite places to canoe in Ohio is in Hocking Hills, but be sure to go in late spring or after a good rain, so the water level is higher. Otherwise, the canoe may bottom out.

Canoeing in Northwest Ohio

Northwest Ohio has a shoreline on Lake Erie and the Auglaize River for canoeing enthusiasts to enjoy their sport.

Kelleys Island AdvenTours

Kelleys Island AdvenTours is owned and operated by Dawn, who started the business in 2017. She knows the area well and takes pride in offering a great service and sharing her passion for Kelleys Island and Lake Erie.

The tours are weather permitting, so could be canceled with or without much notice. Guests are advised to bring sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses, due to the change in weather and also taking into account Ohio’s long, summer days.

In the spring and the fall, it is advised to wear layers of clothes due to the uncertain nature of the weather. All safety gear is provided at the start of the tour. Please check out their website for more information and prices.

Auglaize Canoe and Kayak

Auglaize Canoe and Kayak has been operated by the same family for ten years. There are four trips available on the Auglaize River just outside Oakwood, northwest Ohio.

Rivertime Paddle Trip

  • Unlimited miles and hours, self-guided trip.

Oakwood Trip

  • 3 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 1.5 hours

Cascade Trip

  • 7 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 2.5 hours

Devil’s Backbone Trip

  • 10 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 4.5 hours

These trips can be booked online or by phone. The prices on the website include transportation to the river, lifejackets, and boat rentals.

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Canoeing in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio has the Cuyahoga River, the Vermilion River, and a shoreline on Lake Erie that offer great opportunities for canoeing.

Camp Hi Canoe Livery

Camp Hi Canoe Livery in Hiram, northeast Ohio, offers four different trips. All these trips are on the majestic State Scenic Upper Cuyahoga River. Canoeing is a very popular pastime on this river and trips can be from an hour to an entire morning or afternoon.

These trips are perfect as a trip alone or with the family. Trips can be booked online. Trips can be offered for people with disabilities. It is advised to phone their office to discuss your requirements.

Micro Trip

  • 2 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 1 hour
  • Camp Hi to State Route 82

Short A Trip

  • 7 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 3-4 hours
  • US 422 to Camp Hi

Short B Trip

  • 5 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 2-3 hours
  • Camp Hi to Mantua

Long Trip

  • 12 Mile Trip
  • Approximate paddling time: 5-7 hours
  • US 422 to Mantua

These trips are perfect as a trip alone or with the family. Reserve your trip online. Trips are available for people with disabilities. It is advised to phone their office to discuss your requirements.

West River Paddling

The West River Paddling Co. is in the gorgeous harbor town of Vermilion, on the border of northwest and northeast Ohio. The self-guided trips take guests around the Lake Erie shoreline and the Vermilion River Watershed.

Different types of trips and hours are available. Some people will simply come along to canoe on their own, with their thoughts. Some guests will come to try new skills and some guests like to meet new friends and canoe with new people. There is something for everyone and their excellent website has opening times and prices.

NTR Canoe Livery

NTR is located in Bolivar, on the Tuscarawas River. They offer canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, fishing, and more. There are three trips available: a 6-mile trip taking around two hours, an 8.5-mile trip taking around three hours, and a 14.5-mile trip taking around six hours.

Trip two can be taken as a two-day trip, as can trip three, where you will canoe 8.5 miles and stay at the campground on day one, then canoe back to the livery on day two.

Mohican Adventures

Mohican Adventures offers two trips, and you can choose from canoes, kayaks, tubes, and rafts. The 7-mile trip takes about two hours in a canoe or kayak, three to four hours in a raft, and five to six hours in a tube. There is also a three-mile trip if you don’t have too much time to spend on the Mohican River!

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Photo credit: Cindy Gordon of VisitOhioToday.com

Canoeing in Central Ohio

Central Ohio has plenty of waterways for outdoor adventurers to enjoy. Indulge in nature in the heart of urban areas!

Trapper John’s Canoe Livery

Trapper John’s is on the Big Darby Creek in Grove City. Both canoes and kayaks are available, and instruction can be given if needed. They also offer transportation to and from the livery.

Canoeing in Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio is home to the amazing Hocking Hills region, with its beautiful scenery and the Hocking River, canoeing is a golden experience here. Coshocton is on the confluence of the Tuscarawas and Muskingum Rivers.

Hocking Hills Canoe Livery

Hocking Hills Canoe Livery in southeast Ohio offers hourly rentals or a choice of two tours on the Hocking River. The hourly rental is a good choice if you need to gain confidence with canoeing.

Each of the tours begins at the livery, and staff are on hand to help you onto the river, and you canoe back to the building and your car with the current. The Hocking River is generally calm with a few riffles, islands, and sand bars. The scenery along both tours is amazing.

Trip A: Crockett’s Tripp

  • 5 Mile River Tour
  • Approximate paddling time: 1.5 hours.
  • The start of this trip has several islands and sand bars that make great stopping places for exploration or a snack break. This is the best trip for beginners.

Trip B: Rockbridge Trip

  • 7 Mile River Tour
  • Approximate paddling time: 2-3 hours.
  • There are a few narrow areas on this trip and some more riffles than on Trip A. There are several viewing spots and the opportunity to hike up to see the Rockbridge.

Hocking Hills Adventures

Hocking Hills Adventures is a family-run business in the heart of the Hocking Hills region. Here you will find some of the best river trips and tours, ranging from two to five hours in a variety of boats, tubes, and rafts.

Roscoe Village Canoe Livery

Roscoe Village Canoe Livery is at the Boathouse Tavern on the Muskingum River. Rent a canoe, kayak, or tube and spend some relaxing time on the Tuscarawas and Muskingum Rivers. Group rates are available. Reservations are required.

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Canoeing in Southwest Ohio

In the southwest region of Ohio are the Little Miami River and the Mad River, where visitors can enjoy canoeing.

Scenic River Canoe Excursions

This area is the perfect place to go canoeing. It is located a few miles away from the amazing Historic Old Milford on the Little Miami River.

Children are more than welcome on this amazing experience; however, they must be at least five years old and weigh at least 50 lbs. Children under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by an adult.

Canoes are available to rent for the Fletcher´s Mid Trip. If you wish to bring a small cooler, then these are permitted in the canoes. Styrofoam coolers are not permitted and glass bottles are also not allowed due to Health and Safety regulations. Reservations can be made via the website and prices are available on the website as well.

Birch Bark Canoe Livery

Birch Bark Canoe Livery in Urbana is on the Mad River which is the ideal place to do some wonderful canoeing. Most of the river in this area is only 3 feet deep, so it is great for guests who may be a bit nervous or have never taken part in this activity before.

The water is incredibly clear, so guests can also see the bottom and will also be able to see any wildlife that is in the river. The current of the river is very gentle, but it has enough power behind it to carry you along. However, guests can paddle against it if they wish to.

There are some rapids on the river that will speed guests along a bit faster. There is something for everyone on this part of the river. More information about this lovely area is available on their website.

Loveland Canoe and Kayak

Loveland Canoe and Kayak do their best to make sure that their canoeing experience is exciting and fun for all the family. The Little Miami River is lots of fun and the best way to discover this area is by canoe.

You can canoe on your own, with friends, staff members, or with your family. The Little Miami River boasts some of the most magical areas in the state of Ohio.

This area is a designated State and National Scenic River, and it has not changed in hundreds of years. It is full of natural delights, and crystal-clear water and there is lots of wildlife as well, such as frogs, turtles, and salamanders. The website provides more information about pricing and tour times.

Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures

Canoeing trips start in May of each year after the snow of winter has melted away and the river is a bit more stable. Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Fort Ancient was the first livery on the Little Miami River. This is the only livery that is based in the Fort Ancient Gorge of the Little Miami River.

Canoeing in this area is a real treat. There are amazing hillsides that are packed with lush vegetation and the peace and tranquility is one of the major draws of this area. Springtime is a great time to visit as all the flowers and trees are coming into bloom after the harshness of winter.

This area was also home to the Hopewell Indian Tribe and this tribe was known for building mounds. This is an ideal area to do some camping as well, so guests can come for the day, or have a much longer stay.

Let’s Go Canoeing in Ohio!

Have you been canoeing in Ohio? We would love to know about it. Leave a comment below telling us about your experience!

Have you ever tried Horseback riding? Hocking Hills Horseback Riding is a great way to see stunning scenery while Horseback riding. Hocking Hills State Park also has great kayaking, which is the perfect activity to accompany some canoeing. In this area of Ohio, there are also Hummingbirds and Owls

If you are looking for some other fantastic places in Ohio, we suggest: Conkles Hollow, Clifton Gorge, and Glen Helen.

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About River Tubing in Ohio

Ohio has got really lovely rivers, and it is on these rivers that the pastime of river tubing has become very popular. No skill is required (except knowing how to swim), and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Below are 7 places where you can go river tubing. It is certainly an activity to embrace in the summer, as it is so relaxing.

Map of River Tubing Locations in Ohio

Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!

My favorite place to go river tubing is in Hocking Hills! You know I love that area! Look up Hocking Hills Adventures for some tubing next summer!

Mohican Adventures

Even though the main activity here on the Mohican River is tubing, you can rent rafts, canoes, and kayaks. The tubing trips are great and can take a whole afternoon.

These trips are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. All river activities are weather-dependent.

Hocking Hills Adventures

Tubing along the Hocking River is now just as popular as renting out a kayak or a canoe. Hocking Hills Adventures started offering river tubing as they realized that the Hocking River was the perfect place for this activity.

Tubing on the Hocking River will take around 4-5 hours Please contact them directly about tubing times and prices.

Roscoe Village Canoe Livery

Roscoe Village Canoe Livery is at the Boathouse Tavern on the Muskingum River. Rent a canoe, kayak, or tube and spend some relaxing time on the Tuscarawas and Muskingum Rivers. Group rates are available. Reservations are required.

Birch Bark Canoe Livery

The Birch Bark Canoe Livery company offers guests the choice of two trips on the Mad River in Urbana. The first trip is longer at over 5 miles, and the second trip is half the length.

Reservations are necessary; please check their website for prices and dates.

Green Acres Kayak

This is a wonderful place to go river tubing, as it is so peaceful. It is a 3-mile stretch of Whitewater River in Harrison that is the perfect place to relax when tubing.

You will need to plan a morning or afternoon for this trip, as it takes around 3 hours. Please contact them ahead of time for opening hours and prices.

Adventures on the Great Miami

Tubing down the Great Miami River is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones. Other activities are also available here, including rafting, canoeing, and kayaking.

Drop-ins are welcome; however, if there is going to be a group of people (20 and over), then a reservation must be made ahead of time.

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NTR Canoe Livery

This is a 2.5-mile trip down the Tuscarawas River in Bolivar. NTR Canoe Livery also offers multiple-day passes and trips. It is best to contact them directly for opening hours and prices.

Float The River

Float The River has two locations in Ohio, Cuyahoga Falls and Zanesville. Visitors can also take a kayak on the river. Tours and events are available at both locations. Visit the website for more information.

Let’s Go River Tubing in Ohio

Have you been river tubing in Ohio? We’d love to know what you think about your favorite river tubing adventure! Let us know by commenting below.

Most of the listed river tubing opportunities above also offer kayaking and canoeing. Check out our article Canoeing in Ohio.

If you love water, you might like to spend some winter days at Indoor Water Parks in Ohio!

Did you know that there are also a few Metro Parks in Ohio?

There are places like Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Scioto Grove Metro Park, Three Creeks Metro Park, Rocky Fork Metro Park, Blendon Woods, and more!

Ohio is known for its winter sports scene in Mansfield Ohio, as well. It isn’t just river tubing that takes place in Ohio; snow tubing is available in the winter months, and there are also some great ski resorts.

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Wineries in Geneva | Wineries in Geneva-on-the-Lake | Wineries in Madison | Wineries in and Around Amish Country | Wineries in the Cleveland Area | Wineries in Ashtabula County | Wineries in Wayne and Medina Counties | Wineries in Summit and Stark Counties | Wineries in Mahoning County | Wineries in Geauga and Portage Counties | More Wineries in Northeast Ohio | Map of Wineries in Ohio

Map of Wineries in Northeast Ohio

Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!

I love visiting wineries. They are usually such relaxing and enjoyable places to spend a couple of hours. In Northeast Ohio we are spoiled for choice. I have visited a few of the wineries on this list, and they all offer their own particular charm and ambiance, and they are all wonderful places to visit!

About Wineries in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio has more wineries per square mile than any other region in Ohio. Here we list 80 of them, including the Grand River Valley wineries and wineries all across northeast Ohio.

Wineries in Geneva

There are over 20 wineries in Geneva, Ohio. Plan a weekend of fun, food, and great wine! The distance between Madison and Geneva is very short. So plan to visit wineries in both places when you are in the area!

Check out our article about Wineries in Geneva Ohio!

Kosicek Vineyard

Ferrante Winery and Ristorante

M Cellars

Hundley Cellars

Harpersfield Vineyard

Laurello Vineyards

South River Vineyards

The Winery at Spring Hill

Red Barn Cellars

Virant Family Winery

Old Mill Winery

Benny Vino Urban Winery

Regal Vineyards

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Wineries in Geneva-on-the-Lake

While there are only two wineries in the small but vibrant area of Geneva-on-the-Lake, there are more than 20 wineries within only a few miles! 

Old Firehouse Winery

Lakehouse Inn and Winery

Wineries in Madison

Very close to Geneva, Madison has some amazing wineries and you can spend a couple of days enjoying the wineries in both areas!

Check out our article about Wineries in Madison Ohio!

Cask 307

Debonne Vineyards

Grand River Cellars

Laurentia Vineyard and Winery

Stonegait Winery

Silvercrest Winery

Maple Ridge Vineyard

Baci Winery – St. Joseph Vineyard

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Wineries in and Around Amish Country

Guggisburg Doughty Glen Winery

Baltic Mill Winery

Sunny Slope Winery

French Ridge Vineyards

Breitenbach Wine Cellars

Silver Moon Winery

School House Winery

Swiss Heritage Winery

Ugly Bunny Winery

Blue Barn Winery and Vineyard

Lincoln Way Vineyards

Troutman Vineyards and Winery

3 Roses Wine Cellars

Yellow Butterfly Winery

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Wineries in the Cleveland Area

Cleveland Winery/Vino Veritas Cellars

CLE Urban Winery

Chateau Hough Vineyards and Winery

Casa Di Vino Winery and Restaurant

Humble Bee Vineyards

Wineries in Ashtabula County

Although Geneva is in Ashtabula County, there are wineries in other cities in this county.

Buccia Vineyard Winery and Bed and Breakfast

Markko Vineyards

Rosabella Winery

Goddess Wine House

Emerine Estates Winery

Stable Winery

Tarsitano Winery and Vineyards

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Wineries in Wayne and Medina Counties

Bent Ladder Cider and Wine

Silver Run Vineyard and Winery

Filia Cellars

High and Low Winery

Wineries in Summit and Stark Counties

Gervasi Vineyard

Nauti Vine Winery

Winery at Wolf Creek

Sarah’s Vineyard

Michael Angelo’s Winery

Cherry Road Winery

Maize Valley

Dragonfly Winery

Lost Trail Winery

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Wineries in Mahoning County

The Vineyards at Pine Lake

Mastropietro Winery

Halliday’s Winery

L’uva Bella Winery

Sundog Ciderhouse and Winery

Wineries in Geauga and Portage Counties

Laleure Vineyards

Sharon James Cellars

Orchid House Winery

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More Wineries in Northeast Ohio

1285 Winery at Blueberry Patch

The Blind Squirrel Winery

Brady Vineyards/Heron Creek Winery

Black Sheep Vineyard

Greene Eagle Winery

Rainbow Hills Winery

Raven’s Glenn Winery

Heritage Vineyard Winery

Paper Moon Vineyards & Winery

Wineries in Ohio

Below is our comprehensive map of wineries in Ohio! If you do not see your favorite on the list, leave a comment below, we would love to add it!

Let’s Visit Wineries in Northeast Ohio!

Have you visited any of the wineries on this list? Have you had a great time at a winery in northeast Ohio that we haven’t listed? Leave a comment below and share your experience, we would love to hear about it or add your favorite to the list!

If you want to know about more great days out in northeast Ohio, check out these suggestions: Things to Do in Berlin, Things to Do in Canton, Things to Do in Mansfield, and Things to Do in Cleveland.

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