Maryland whitewater - Antietam Creek, Washington County Washington county, Oak Bridge to Highway 68 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7 miles   This section of Antietam Creek in Washington County is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Oak Bridge to Highway 68 section is one of them. Whitewater     rafting and kayaking in Maryland is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Antietam Creek; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Antietam Creek temperatures are frequently in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Antietam Creek.   Antietam Creek, Oak Bridge to Highway 68 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.61059 Longitude: -77.7121 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.53749 Longitude: -77.7102 Paddler input for Antietam Creek, Maryland: this is a very nice stretch that also offers good fishing.  I guide smallmouth and trout fishing by kayak on this stretch and the 7 miles downstream.  Feel free to contact me for free info or to book a scenic paddle or fishing trip.  I've got lots of kayaks and canoes and all the gear.  info@fishnfloatadventures.com.  301-432-8469.  Here is a pic of one of my favorite spots. - Dan Hodkinson Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Antietam Creek, Maryland Local climate location: MERCERSBURG 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sleep Inn & Suites, Hagerstown 2 miles away Close to Prime Outlets and Antietam Battlefield, MD State government offices, Army National Guard Armory and many corporate offices. Three miles east of and I-81. Go Car rides 1 mile from hotel. Pet ... Hagerstown Hotel and Convention Center, Hagerstown 2 miles away Our Guest rooms will exceed your expectations. Each Guestroom offers high speed Internet access in room coffee irons and full sized ironing boards hair dryers individual climate control and PayPerVie... Comfort Suites Hagerstown, Hagerstown 2 miles away Indoor pool, FREE deluxe continental breakfast, microwaves, refrigators, high speed internet access, and safes in all suites. Business center on premises. All Comfort Suites are smoke free....   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Antietam Creek, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Antietam Creek, Maryland. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maryland Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Antietam Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Antietam Creek.   Whitewater Near Antietam Creek: Beaver Creek, Washington County , 3 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River) Middle creek, Frederick County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville) Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 13 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340) Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River) Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry) Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks) Antietam Creek - East Branch, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 9 miles long (Old Forge to confluence with West Branch) Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville) Hunting Creek, Fredrick County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2.5 miles long (Catoctin Hollow Road to Frank Bentz Lake)   Ski Areas Near Antietam Creek: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 25 miles away, 650 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 520 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 96 miles away, 1100 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 105 miles away, 940 vertical feet Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 108 miles away, 515 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 110 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Antietam Creek: Sleep Inn & Suites, Hagerstown , 2 miles away Hagerstown Hotel and Convention Center, Hagerstown , 2 miles away Comfort Suites Hagerstown, Hagerstown , 2 miles away Hagerstown Super 8 Motel, Hagerstown , 3 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Hagerstown, Hagerstown , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Antietam Creek: Safari Campground, Washington County, 6 miles away Yogi Bears Jelleystone, Williamsport, 6 miles away Horseshoe Bend Campground, Washington County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Antietam Creek: Snavelys Ford Trail, Washington County , 7 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 12 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 12 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 12 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Antietam Creek: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 13 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Antietam Creek: Black Rock Golf Course, Hagerstown , 4 miles away Washington County Black Rock Golf Course, Hagerstown , 4 miles away Beaver Creek Country Club, Hagerstown , 5 miles away