Birch Bark Canoe Livery
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1455 River Rd, Urbana, OH 43078

Canoe through the unspoiled, cool and clear waters of the Mad River in Champaign County. The Mad River is an excellent river for you to discover the great outdoors by canoe. The river in our section, for the most part, is just 2-3 feet deep, with some very small pools reaching 5 feet. The water is clear enough to see the river bottom your entire trip. It has a light current, based on recent weather, to carry you along, but is not so strong that you can't paddle against it if you want to try your paddling skills. Short shallow rapids along the way provide a pleasurable change of pace. Many families and groups have found the Mad River to be a great way to discover the wonderful enjoyment of canoeing in Ohio!Canoe through the unspoiled, cool and clear waters of the Mad River in Champaign County. The Mad River is an excellent river for you to discover the great outdoors by canoe. The river in our section, for the most part, is just 2-3 feet deep, with some very small pools reaching 5 feet. The water is clear enough to see the river bottom your entire trip. It has a light current, based on recent weather, to carry you along, but is not so strong that you can't paddle against it if you want to try your paddling skills. Short shallow rapids along the way provide a pleasurable change of pace. Many families and groups have found the Mad River to be a great way to discover the wonderful enjoyment of canoeing in Ohio!

Reviews

Stacey L.

07/29/2015

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We cannot say enough good things about Birchbark Canoe Livery. It's Awesome! Nice get away for the family, clean river, water is so clear you can see the bottom. We pull over to swim and to eat our packed lunches. Our kids are 10, 15 and 19 and we are returning this year for our 9th time. Thanks, we love what you do.

flyiier

04/15/2011

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Great

Been to this place 2 times now, Both times have been great. Called Birchbark and Aarrons a few days before my float . Birchbark called back said, "Sure you can camp there,just be careful on the bridge." They trusted me to drop the $$$ in the proper spot and wished me a good time. Can't say enough good things bout this spot

kcgordon

08/29/2009

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I went canoeing with my kids this summer, and we had a great time! The canoes are kept up well, and the staff was friendly. The route was easy to follow, and the waters were very clear. We would have liked to rent tubes, too but it was very cold and rainy. They also have primitive campsites, which we were going to use, but we ended up leaving after our route due to the rain. Prices are very reasonable. If you drive into Urbana for this, remember to hit up some other things while you are there. The Depot Coffee shop, Monument Square, the Monkey Barrell Boutique, Rothschild Farm, etc.