When Buckeye State residents start thinking about summer, one warm-weather activity really stands above the rest. Is there anything better than river tubing in Ohio during the dog days of summer? Our state has so many phenomenal natural lazy rivers. In other places, people have to go to expensive water parks and fight the crowds to experience what we have right here in nature! We’ve gathered up a few of our spots for river tubing in Ohio; check them out below.

Make sure to check the websites of each business for current dates of operation. Many places may require reservations in advance, so plan your summer adventures early!

1. Hocking Hills Adventures: 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 43138
Hocking Hills Adventures, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 43138, USA
Hocking Hills Adventures/Facebook
Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we've got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there's something for everyone here. Various trips are available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions. You can check dates and get more information on the Hocking Hills Adventures website.
2. Mohican Adventures Canoe Livery and Fun Center: 3045 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842
Mohican Adventures Canoe Livery & Fun Center, 3045 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA
Mohican Adventures/Facebook
You may be familiar with Mohican Adventures for its amazing adventure park, but you can also enjoy kayak, canoe, raft, and tube rentals here. Enjoy a four-to-five-hour excursion down the Mohican River. Rentals are typically available from Memorial Day until Labor Day, though that is dependent on the weather and water conditions. Visit the Mohican Adventures website.

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3. Adventures on the Great Miami: 1995 Ross Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371
Adventures on the Great Miami, 1995 Ross Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371, USA
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The Great Miami River is one of our favorite spots for tubing in Ohio. Raft, paddle board, canoe, and kayak rentals are also available through Adventures on the Great Miami. While you're in the area, there's also a floating campground that makes for a unique overnight experience right (literally) on the river!
4. Birch Bark Canoe Livery: 1455 River Rd, Urbana, OH 43078
Birch Bark Canoe Livery, 1455 River Rd, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
Birch Bark Canoe Livery/Facebook
Birch Bark Canoe Livery offers both a 5-mile and 2.5-mile trip down the Mad River in central Ohio. Once you've finished up with some river tubing, make a tubing and tacos road trip out of the day and pick up some eats at Condado Tacos.
5. Crooked River Adventures: 13468 Main Market Rd, Burton, OH 44021
Crooked River Adventures, 13468 Main Market Rd, Burton, OH 44021, USA
Crooked River Adventures/Facebook
Crooked River Adventures will allow you to leisurely float down the Cuyahoga River for one to two hours along this scenic trip. You can rent a kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard, or tube. Reservations are not required but are encouraged. We've got another great tacos and tubing day trip planned involving Crooked River Adventures!

Have you ever been tubing in Ohio on any of these rivers before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like. Share your thoughts and photos with us!

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Tubing In Ohio

Lisa Sammons | May 12, 2022

What are some of the best natural lazy rivers in Ohio?

There are so many natural lazy rivers in Ohio that are just waiting for exploration, such as:

  • The Little Miami River
  • Tuscarawas River
  • Mohican River
  • Great Miami River
  • Hocking River
  • Cuyahoga River 

... and more. We absolutely love kayaking, but you can always just swim and float in one of these slow-moving rivers. There's no need to pay expensive fees to go roast in a crowded water park: just use what nature has given us in the Buckeye State to have a good time!

What are other activities to do on the water in Ohio?

Popular activities on the water in Ohio include:

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Boating
  • Stand-up paddle boarding
  • Fishing

Of course, many people simply enjoy observing the natural beauty all around us. Waterfall hikes are quite popular, but what's even better than a waterfall hike is a waterfall you don't have to hike to get to, and we've got plenty of easy-access waterfalls in Ohio.

What are some of the best day trips in Ohio?

These places make for some of the best day trips in Ohio:

  • Yellow Springs
  • German Village in Columbus
  • Clifton Mill
  • Zoar
  • Holden Arboretum
  • Granville

 

Planning a great summer trip in Ohio? There are plenty of great day trip options that won't take up too much time in the car. Zoos, small-town adventures, theme parks — we truly have it all in the Buckeye State!

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