Portsmouth, Ohio Micropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Portsmouth, Ohio is a great place to live for those who like the outdoors. You'll find some good outdoors fun in the list below. With so much nature nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Spending some time picking the right spot will make you trip more enjoyable. Find a Business in the Portsmouth, Ohio Micropolitan Area Business TypeOR Business Name Books about Portsmouth Books from Amazon.com about Portsmouth, Ohio. High Quality Topo Map of the Area Hikercentral outdoors article of the week.   Campgrounds near Portsmouth, Ohio: Kennard Shawnee Village, Ohio, 9 miles away Shawnee Village RV Park And Campground, Ohio, 9 miles away Jones Campground, Kentucky, 25 miles away Indian Mound Campground, Ohio, 27 miles away Tanglewood Acres Inc, Ohio, 28 miles away Buffalo Trail Camping Area, Ohio, 29 miles away L B Camping, Ohio, 29 miles away Mineral Springs Lake Resort, Ohio, 30 miles away Girl Scout Camp Teaquimead, Ohio, 32 miles away Lazy Dog Camp-Resort, Ohio, 32 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro to the center of the zips of the campgrounds, actual driving distance may be different. Trails near Portsmouth, Ohio: Dry Branch Conneoter Trail, Rowan County, Kentucky, 37 miles away Acorn Trail, Vinton County, Ohio, 37 miles away Bench Trail, Highland County, Ohio, 35 miles away Fort Trail, Highland County, Ohio, 35 miles away George Trail, Highland County, Ohio, 35 miles away Old Pine Trail, Vinton County, Ohio, 37 miles away Wildwood Trail, Highland County, Ohio, 35 miles away Whitewater paddling spots near Portsmouth, Ohio: Tygarts Creek, Kentucky, Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 28 miles away, class I-II, 12.2 miles long. Paint Creek, Ohio, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge 34 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Little Sandy River, Kentucky, Sandy Hook to Grayson Lake 36 miles away, class I-II, 27 miles long. Rocky Fork Creek, Ohio, McCropping Mill Road to Paint Creek 37 miles away, class II, 7.5 miles long. Lee's Creek, Ohio, Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek 48 miles away, class III, 2.2 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Ohio, Fishback Road to St. Route 28 48 miles away, class II(IV), 3 miles long. Big Three Mile Creek, Ohio, Evertonville to Ellis Run Road 52 miles away, class III-IV, 2.25 miles long. Hocking River, Ohio, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road 54 miles away, class II-IV, 0.75 miles long. Mud River, West Virginia, Ona to Blue Sulphur Road bridge 54 miles away, class I-II(III), 1 miles long. Straight Creek, Ohio, St Route 125 to Straight Creek Road 62 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Ski Resorts near Portsmouth, Ohio: Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 23 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Mad River, Ohio, 94 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Clear Fork, Ohio, 101 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 103 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 134 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Winterplace, West Virginia, 143 miles, vertical drop 603 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. Hotels in or near Portsmouth, Ohio: Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth, Oh, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1 miles away Comfort Inn Wheelersburg, Wheelersburg, Ohio, 8 miles away Portsmouth-Days Inn Wheelersburg, Wheelersburg, Ohio, 8 miles away Ramada Inn, Portsmouth, Ohio, 5 miles away Portsmouth Super 8 Motel, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1 miles away Portsmouth Oh Days Inn, Portsmouth, Ohio, 2 miles away Golf Courses near Portsmouth, Ohio: Lakes Golf Club &, South Shore, Kentucky, 4 miles away River Bend Golf Club, Argillite, Kentucky, 16 miles away Big Beaver Creek Golf Club, Piketon, Ohio, 16 miles away Waverly Golf Club, Waverly, Ohio, 18 miles away Hidden Cove Golf Course, Grayson, Kentucky, 25 miles away Oaks Golf Club, Flatwoods, Kentucky, 22 miles away Sandy Creek Golf Course, Ashland, Kentucky, 27 miles away Sundowner Golf Course, Ashland, Kentucky, 27 miles away Chillicothe Jaycee Golf Course, Chillicothe, Ohio, 29 miles away Franklin Valley Golf Course, Jackson, Ohio, 25 miles away The Ironton Country Club, Ironton, Ohio, 25 miles away Lakes near Portsmouth, Ohio: Elks Country Club Lake, Scioto County, Ohio, 3 miles away Lake Margaret, Scioto County, Ohio, 4 miles away Horseshoe Lake, Greenup County, Kentucky, 5 miles away Lake Frasure, Scioto County, Ohio, 9 miles away Atomic Energy Commission Lake, Pike County, Ohio, 13 miles away Atomic Energy Commission Pond, Pike County, Ohio, 12 miles away Bear Creek Lake, Scioto County, Ohio, 15 miles away Pine Lake, Pike County, Ohio, 14 miles away Roosevelt Lake, Scioto County, Ohio, 15 miles away Scioto Hills Baptist Camp Lake, Scioto County, Ohio, 14 miles away Beaches near Portsmouth, Ohio: National Parks near Portsmouth, Ohio: Bluestone National Scenic River, 134 miles Gauley River National Recreation Area, 134 miles New River Gorge National River, 134 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Camping Gear Info       Go to Ohio Index    We recommend these good hotels in or near Portsmouth, Ohio. Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth, Oh, Portsmouth, Ohio 1 mile away Comfort Inn Wheelersburg, Wheelersburg, Ohio 8 miles away Portsmouth-Days Inn Wheelersburg, Wheelersburg, Ohio 8 miles away Ramada Inn, Portsmouth, Ohio 5 miles away Portsmouth Super 8 Motel, Portsmouth, Ohio 1 mile away Portsmouth Oh Days Inn, Portsmouth, Ohio 2 miles away