
Paddle Your Way Through Ross County
For outdoor lovers and water enthusiasts, kayaking in Ross County is a must-do activity during your stay at Lazy H Cabins. With nearby access to Paint Creek, Paint Creek Lake, and Rocky Fork Lake, there are plenty of peaceful waters and scenic views to explore by kayak.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, the area offers calm stretches for a relaxing float and longer routes for adventure seekers. Paddle along wooded shorelines, spot wildlife, and take in the beauty of Southern Ohio from the water.
Bring your own kayak or check with local outfitters for rental options nearby.Adventure begins at the cabins— and the water’s just waiting for you to dive in.
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🛶 Kayaking & Boat Rentals Around Bainbridge
Paint Creek State Park & Lake
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Offers calm, sheltered waters ideal for paddling.
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Three boat-launch ramps available.
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On-site rentals include kayaks, paddleboards, and pontoons through Paint Creek Boat Rental (open Thursday–Sunday) Lazy H Cabin Rentals+1Rocky Fork Rentals+1Ohio Department of Natural Resources+1visithighlandcounty.com+1Paint Creek Boat Rentals+9RVshare+9Paint Creek Boat Rentals+9.
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Preserve is perfect for spotting wildlife along shoreline trails Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Paint Creek Boat Rental (Deer Park Road, Bainbridge)
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Rent kayaks (single & tandem) along with pontoons and paddleboards.
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Friendly staff and easy booking by phone at 740‑253‑9977
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Rocky Fork Lake & Rocky Fork Boat Rental (Hillsboro)
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Located ~15 miles from Bainbridge.
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Offers kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, pedal boats, and pontoons Paint Creek Boat Rentals+5Lazy H Cabin Rentals+5Tripadvisor+5visithighlandcounty.com+12rockyforkparks.com+12rockyforkboatrental.com+12.
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Open daily, 9 AM–8 PM; also provides gasoline at dock and snacks/drinks rockyforkboatrental.com+2rockyforkboatrental.com+2visithighlandcounty.com+2.
Chillicothe’s Paint Creek Rental
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Offers shuttle service for paddlers.
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Great for scenic downstream excursions through Sullivan and surrounding areas Wikipedia.