Scioto River
The Scioto rises in Hardin County, Ohio, flows through Columbus and meets the Ohio River at Portsmouth. It is too small for modern commercial boats and is used mostly for recreation and drinking water.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | More than 231 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Roundhead, Hardin County |
| Mouth | Ohio River, near Portsmouth |
| Main tributaries | Olentangy River (the largest) |
There are two major dams on the river. The Columbus-area reservoirs on it, Griggs and O'Shaughnessy, are in our guide.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Ohio Division of Wildlife for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Scioto River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Scioto River (Wikipedia)