Maryland whitewater - Casselman River, Garrett County

Garrett county, MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     11.5 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Somerset, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maryland you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania section of Casselman River in Garrett County is 11.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or
    kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back
for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania stretch is just one of many. The natural beauty of Maryland and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime months highs here at Casselman River get into the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's
 
typically in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Casselman River.
Casselman River gets a lot of water; most of the rain falls throughout July while February is frequently the driest month.

Casselman River, MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 11.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6611
Longitude: -79.18584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.76472
Longitude: -79.08223

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Current weather conditions at Casselman River, Maryland
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Local climate location: CONFLUENCE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
3 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet Accommodation: 20.00/night per pet. 2 pets per room, up to 15 lbs. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check-in for cash paying guests. Do not leave pets unat...

Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, Frostburg
16 miles away
Frostburg is surrounded by the rugged natural beauty and is alive with charm and history. When visiting the western Maryland area for business or pleasure - the most logical place to stay in the DAYS...

Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg
16 miles away
The Hampton Inn Frostburg hotel is conveniently located a quarter mile off Maryland Interstate 68 at Exit 34. The hotel is just 1 mile from Frostburg State University 6 miles from historic Cumberland*...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Casselman River.
 Whitewater Near Casselman River:
Casselman River, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 27.1 miles long (Salisbury to Markleton)
Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett County , 7 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485)
Savage River, Garrett County , 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir)
Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Markleton to Harnedsville)
Savage River, Garrett County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River)
Crabtree Creek, Garrett County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir)
Whites Creek, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River)
Georges Creek, Allegany County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River)
Mill Run, Garrett County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland)
 Ski Areas Near Casselman River:
Wisp, Maryland , 18 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 20 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 24 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 54 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 74 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Casselman River:
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 3 miles away
Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, Frostburg , 16 miles away
Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn SOMERSET, Somerset , 17 miles away
Budget Host Inn Somerset, Somerset , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Casselman River:
New Germany State Park, Grantsville, 4 miles away
Mason Dixon Campground, Meyersdale, 10 miles away
Lost Mountain Campground, Rockwood, 13 miles away

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