Cambridge, Maryland Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Cambridge, Maryland and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Cambridge, Maryland: Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Cambridge, Maryland Anacostia River, District of Columbia, Highway 3 to Potomac, 67 miles away, class I, 10 miles long. Rock Creek, District of Columbia, Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam, 73 miles away, class II-III+(V), 4 miles long. Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Maryland, US Route 29 to Hyattsville, 70 miles away, class I-III(V+), 8 miles long. Big Elk Creek, Maryland, Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton, 67 miles away, class I-II, 12.6 miles long. Broad Creek, Maryland, MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623, 68 miles away, class I-II, 4.5 miles long. Conowingo Creek, Maryland, Oakwood to Susquehanna River, 67 miles away, class IV-V, 2 miles long. Deer Creek, Maryland, Bond Road to Susquehanna River, 67 miles away, class I-III, 43.5 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Falls Road to Phoenix, 73 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1, 61 miles away, class I, 7 miles long. Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Route 1 to US 40, 59 miles away, class II-III, 3.3 miles long. Gwynns Falls, Maryland, Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course, 62 miles away, class II-IV, 4 miles long. Gwynns Falls, Maryland, Lochearn to Franklintown Road, 65 miles away, class II-IV, 4 miles long. Herring Run, Maryland, Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane, 59 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long. Jones Falls, Maryland, Lake Roland to Round Falls, 63 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Little Falls, Maryland, Maryland Route 4 to Gunpowder Falls, 75 miles away, class I-III, 5 miles long. Little Gunpowder Falls, Maryland, Maryland Route 147 to US Route 40, 59 miles away, class I-III, 6 miles long. Little Patuxent River, Maryland, US Route 29 to US Route 1, 67 miles away, class I-IV, 7 miles long. Long Green Creek, Maryland, Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls, 61 miles away, class IV, 2 miles long. Northeast Creek, Maryland, below covered bridge on Route 272, 63 miles away, class V, 4 miles long. Octoraro Creek, Maryland, New Bridge Road to Richardsmere, 66 miles away, class II, 6 miles long. Patapsco River, Maryland, Woodstock to Elkridge, 67 miles away, class I-III, 17.5 miles long. Patuxent River, Maryland, Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill, 69 miles away, class I-II(IV), 15.3 miles long. Rock Creek, Maryland, Military Road to Potomac River in D., 74 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Winters Run, Maryland, Pleasantville Road to Maryland Route 7, 60 miles away, class I-II, 13 miles long. Muddy Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, Pennsylvania, Paper Mill Road to Susquehanna River, 73 miles away, class II(III), 5 miles long. Octoraro Creek, Pennsylvania, Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland, 69 miles away, class I, 15 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. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Cambridge, Maryland: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Cambridge, Maryland Bear Creek, Pennsylvania, 115 miles, vertical drop 510 feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania, 127 miles, vertical drop 1082 feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania, 125 miles, vertical drop 475 feet Alpine Mountain, Pennsylvania, 148 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania, 149 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Camelback, Pennsylvania, 145 miles, vertical drop 800 feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania, 142 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania, 105 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania, 106 miles, vertical drop 315 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Cambridge, Maryland Sterling Forest, New York, 192 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Holiday Mountain, New York, 193 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania, 192 miles, vertical drop 1072 feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania, 171 miles, vertical drop 520 feet Tanglwood, Pennsylvania, 166 miles, vertical drop 415 feet Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania, 172 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Montage Mountain, Pennsylvania, 155 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Massanutten, Virginia, 194 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Bryce Resort, Virginia, 191 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Wintergreen, Virginia, 197 miles, vertical drop 1003 feet Hidden Valley, New Jersey, 178 miles, vertical drop 620 feet Mountain Creek, New Jersey, 178 miles, vertical drop 1040 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Cambridge, Maryland: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Cambridge, Maryland Assateague Island National Seashore, 54 miles Fort Washington Park, 66 miles Glen Echo Park, 79 miles Greenbelt Park, 64 miles Great Falls Park, 82 miles New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, 77 miles Prince William Forest Park, 88 miles Wolf Trap Farm Park, 87 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Maryland Rivers