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Hocking Hills

Canoeing

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A trip to the Hocking Hills wouldn't be complete without a leisurely float along the banks of the Hocking River. And the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery is the premier place for all your Hocking Hills canoeing needs. At the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, you can canoe, kayak, tube or raft your along the beautiful shores of this scenic river. We have trips for every type of experience level-from quiet family outings to day-long trips for seasoned paddlers. Scout groups, church organizations and company groups are always welcome!

We're not just a Hocking Hills canoe trip. . .we are a destination!

800-686-0386

The Hocking Valley Canoe Livery offers many separate trips, each lasting from 2 hours to overnight! Whether it's a family day trip, a group outing or just an excuse to get to know your friends again, a canoe trip along the Hocking river is the perfect outdoor adventure. We also offer kayaks, rafts and tubes for an enjoyable float on the river!

Canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing trips vary in length.

Hocking Hills Canoe Trips Ranging from 2 Hours to 2 Days
Group Rates and Cookout Packages
Canoes. Kayaks. Rafts. Tubes.
Romantic Moonlight Floats
Naturalist-Guided Float Trips
Canoeing Instruction for Individuals and Groups
Special Fun Packages

Hocking River Trip Guide-

So you have a Saturday afternoon free? Grab a friend and come out to the Hocking Valley Canoe Livery. Season and Hours of Operation are the following:

Open From April 1 to Nov. 1
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open weekends or by appointment April, May,
September and October. Open daily June, July and August.
Trips depart on the hour starting at 9 a.m. with the last trip departing at 6 p.m. All trips
must be in no later than 7:30 p.m. or late fee will be charged.

1. Canoeing and cookout of your choice featuring
BBQ Chicken.
2. Moonlight and Torchlight Canoe Trips. Reservation required. Enjoy a romantic trip with a bonfire, marshmallows and entertainment at the end of the trip.

Trip	Length of Time	Description
Trip 1 Crockets Run to Livery	Length: 1-2 hours	Our most leisurely trip ideal for beginners and for families with young children.
Trip 2: Natural Rock Bridge to Livery	Length: 3 hours	Our most popular trip featuring scenic Hocking River paddling starting at the Rockbridge Nature Preserve viewing Ohio's largest natural rock bridge.
Trip 3: Clear Creek to Livery	Length: 4 hours	Enjoy the best of the upper and lover portions of the Hocking River.
Trip 4: Rush Creek to Livery	Length: Overnight	A leisurely overnight trip - approximately 14 hours of canoeing on the first day, camping at our riverside campground with 4-5 hours of canoeing on the second day.
Tube, Raft and Kayak Rental
Tube	$10.00/person	Kayak	$18.00/person
Raft	$15.00/person
RATES are based on 2 to a canoe children 10 and under accompanied by an adult FREE. $5.00 charge for extra person. Special Discounts are offered for large groups over 50 canoes, and consideration is given for weekdays and certain seasons of the year. June & August – Mondays & Thursdays Special Discounts to Church Youth Groups and Scout Groups. Call for information 1-800-686-0386. Canoe Training Instruction and training is geared toward your groups experience, videos, natural history information and basic on-water canoeing instructions.

Combination Fun Package For a full day of fun at one low price • Two hour canoe trip • Two go-kart rides • 18-hole of mini golf • Driving Range

Call for information 1-800-686-0386.

What should you bring for your trip? Here are some suggestions-

Change of clothing
Trash bag to protect things you wish to keep dry
Hat
Sunglasses
T-shirt
Shorts
Old Wading Shoes
Sun Block and insect repellent.
Cloth Cooler with strap (do not bring glass items)
Snacks or picnic items

Hocking Valley Canoe Livery is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items! STYROFOAM COOLERS NOT ALLOWED.

We will provide a personal flotation device (PFD), a paddle, complementary transportation and use of picnic areas with your rental. A personal Floatation Devices (PFD) should be worn at all times while canoeing, kayaking, tubing or rafting at Hocking Valley Canoe Livery. Children 10 and under and anyone who cannot swim must wear their PFD at all times.

Individual reservations may be made by sending a $10.00 deposit per canoe. For group reservations a full payment one week in advance is required.

Full refund will be given if contacted 48 hours in advance of the trip. No refund for cancellations on the day of the trip. Deposit will be credited to any future trips. Canoeing and cookout package cancellations require one week notice in order to receive full refund.

Hocking Valley Canoe Livery and Fun Center is located in the Hocking Hills Region of Southeastern Ohio not far from Old Man's Cave. It offers family fun including canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, go-kart riding, miniature golf, camping and more.