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    A fun day on the river!
    Pat R.

    We do this as a Girls Trip yearly. So much fun and very well run! The river is so clean. Nature abounds! We saw turtles, ducks and a huge heron. This is a definite must do!!!

    Such a relaxing day.
    Barbara J.

    Beautiful way to spend a couple hrs so relaxing. Allowing children to play in the river by themselves should be restricted. There were children harassing the wildlife and throwing rocks. Otherwise we will continue to come year after year. This was our 3rd or 4th year.

    Mark R.

    This was our first time ever going down a lazy river. The weather was perfect. The people were informative and very helpful. Totally relaxing. The only thing I would say not really even negative is that if you can't walk that well, there is small hike from the road to the river. Other than that thanks for the experience.

    Nikki T.

    Spent a couple hours floating with friends in summer 2020. It was a great time had by all. The bus drops you off and picks you up at the end taking you back to were you started. We went on a Saturday. The River wasn't packed but it was easy to stop in most places if it got congested at all. Probably because it was a Saturday the selection of rafts was somewhat limited. For example ones with bottoms vs. Ones without. Im a small person so to be able to stay in the raft comfortably I needed a bottom I could sit in. The rafts had rope that you could tie on to your group to stick together. We brought cups to put our beverages in but no one was policing our coolers and we were able to stay hydrated and enjoy our time. Would do it again!

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    Becky R.

    Always a great time with the family! I especially love the "clean the river" adventures! Although I think they should have them more often considering how much we always find! We now even take sakes with us when we go out on our own kayaks! Clean up after yourself people! ThNk you float the river for helping to clean up out community!

    Went on 7/7/2024... I had a group of 10. Best lazy day you could ever ask. It's very relaxing and laid back. Definitely recommend getting the pink tubes , and definitely pay the extra $15 for the cooler tubes so you something throw your things in. I brought snacks for my group to snacks on... I did have younger kids as well. My 9yr son had the best time of his life, and he said.

    Lauren K.

    Gather round Yelpers, for this is the most comprehensive review of Float The River you will find online. I know, because I looked for it and couldn't find it. Behold! I did a float the summer of 2020. We reserved our tickets online for a more random increment of time during the day during the week. They did a great job controlling the amount of people, but again, because we were on a random weekday, we had no issues. You'll meet at a parking garage and check-in at a small tent. Bring as little as possible with you. Spend the extra dough to buy a cooler floater so you can store some snacks or really just use it for your stuff (it's worth the money). After check-in, a bus will take you to the float location. The staff will give you your float and help you get settled into the water. Buy a waterproof bag for your phone ahead of time. I saw someone drop there's in the river and it was a huge trauma for them. Wear your swimsuit, with maybe some clothes or water clothes over it you wouldn't mind getting wet or dirty. You are floating in a river afterall, and while it's clean, you'll encounter mud, bugs and other random river things. In my opinion, this is something everyone should do once. Clevelanders don't appreciate the Cuyahoga River enough and Float the River is a fun way to experience it differently!

    My boyfriend turning 40 and floating!

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    Highly recommend this company! Erica was extremely kind and accommodating!! Such a blast!!!

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    lots of fun floating down the river- especially on a hot day as the water was cool and refreshing. enjoyable day! highly recommend!

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    great experience! well organized helpful staff! They accommodated us when we had to change our date!

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    Loudonville Canoe Livery

    Loudonville Canoe Livery

    3.1
    (16 reviews)
    52.4 mi

    Even though it's a bit of a drive, this is my go-to place for canoeing and kayaking…read more It's just SO cheap compared to all the places further north, which are double or triple the price for less time on the river. We take the 14 mile trip, which essentially works itself out for $25 a person. The canoes and kayaks are a little older, the vans are older, they might not clean the life jackets super often, but it's a kickass time! But honestly, who cares! You're going to get dirty and sweaty canoeing or kayaking down the river. You really cannot beat the price for the experience. There's a lot less litter on the river compared to when I've went further north, less cars, and you are surrounded by corn fields. The river is simply beautiful and relaxing. It depends on the weekend whether or not there will be a lot of people - not many people do the 14 mile trip, so the first 7 miles of that are peaceful. After you hit the 7 mile mark, there tends to be a lot more people, as that's what most people take. 14 miles takes around 4-5 hours (or 6, depends on how much or little you're paddling, speed of the river, etc) , and 7 miles takes about half that. They also aren't strict at all on what you can bring/drink on the river, or if you need to stop, or anything else. In addition, if you do flip, the water level is 3 feet at most along the river. Just make sure to call ahead if it has been raining recently. I would recommend taking a trip out here out to the middle of nowhere to spend a summer day. It's a ton of fun and a good way to build teamwork trying not to flip a canoe or kayak.

    Lines were far shorter than at other liveries, but they "ran out" of inventory around 11am on a…read moreSaturday, leaving people to wait over an hour in the hot sun. Not clear how that happens when they still have dozens of canoes on the racks in storage. Should let people pay and reserve, then come back later.

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    Pups on a canoe!
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    The view on the river
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    Raccoon Creek State Park

    Raccoon Creek State Park

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    I've been coming to Raccoon Creek State Park for over 50 years now, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that has somehow kept its magic across generations. My earliest memories from the 1970s are filled with the smell of charcoal smoke at the picnic groves and the freezing shock of jumping into the lake on hot summer afternoons. As a kid, that beach felt massive, and a simple day trip with packed lunches (the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches melted to goodness from the sun) and blankets spread out on the grass was the best part of summer with my sisters and mom. As I grew into adulthood, the way I used the park changed, but I never stopped going. I didn't always go swimming but instead would explore the miles of hiking trails. The best part, though, was getting to experience it all over again through my daughter's eyes. Taking her there when she was little and watching her hit the water and run around the playground were special times indeed. Raccoon Creek isn't just a park to me; it's a constant in my life. Over five decades later, facilities might get updated here and there, but the familiar feeling of the place hasn't changed a bit. It's serene, nostalgic, and always feels like coming home.

    Raccoon Creek is a short drive from the city and an amazing escape into nature! I've camped here a…read morefew times and love how easy and accessible it is for so many reasons. The bathrooms are close by the camp sites and clean! Plus they have hot water for showering. The water pump for drinking water is fresh and better than my tap at home. The lake is so nice and the ice cream stand is the best (bring cash). Definitely recommend booking the camp sites closest to the trail that takes you to the beach. It's about a 15 minute hike, but so much nicer than driving 15 minutes to the beach.

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    Fall foliage with a reflection from the lake.
    Fall foliage with a reflection from the lake.
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    A view across the reservoir from the beach area
    Source of the spring at Frankfort Mineral Springs

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    Source of the spring at Frankfort Mineral Springs

    Float the River - rafting - Updated July 2026

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