Gibson Road to Little Miami confluence

The breakdown is one mile at 20 fpm, the next two miles at 40 fpm, and the final mile-and-a-half at around 17 fpm. From that breakdown you can see the middle section is where most of the action is - although some of the better playspots are near the end of the run. O'Bannon Creek is a nice run that provides a variety of play at a wide range of boatable levels.  While lower water is perfect for newer boaters looking to step up from the Great or Little Miami Rivers, higher water can create very large wave trains with boils behind them and few, if any, eddies.  This creek is changing all the time with the rain events creating new playspots that can last for several years or several months.  Some of the better playspots shown in the pictures are no longer there or have changed significantly. Boaters can use either feet or cfs to gauge whether this run is in.  Check the flows tab for more information on that.  While some people run this below 300 cfs, it really is a very rocky river and so I've upped the minimum to 300 cfs, which is probably the best low end level.  Much below that and you are really looking to put a beating on your boat. The real attraction for O'Bannon is it closeness to the Cincinnati area, the frequency at which this river runs, and the variety of levels that it can be paddled.  The best level for all-around play is around 500-600 cfs, although play can be had at all the levels.  Bigger water means bigger tricks for the skilled playboater in a variety of playspots.  While "Shithole" is not as good as it once was, certain levels still are very good for big play.  The final ledge has changed into a really nice spot for bigger tricks at certain levels.  Pothole, once considered the best spot on the river, has really changed and is no longer as good of a playspot as it used to be - although it can still be fun at lower water.  There are several spin spots throughout the run and you can front, side, and backsurf to your hearts content at most water levels. PLEASE remember, most of this run is through people's yards, and banks are private property! We certainly wouldn't want to ruin our already limited access to this creek! This is a great intermediate creek for folks in the Cincinnati area. There are other runs in the area that are great also (Stonelick, Whiteoak) and we want to ensure that generations to come can enjoy them as well.