Maryland whitewater - Conowingo Creek, Cecil County

Cecil county, Oakwood to Susquehanna River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lancaster, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have
    a lot of people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other sections to paddle along Conowingo Creek than the Oakwood to Susquehanna River section.
The Oakwood to Susquehanna River section of Conowingo Creek is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
Glen Cove is not far from Conowingo Creek at all. A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Conowingo Creek; July is the month that gets the most rain; February is when it's the driest.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Conowingo Creek. During the dark hours of summer temperatures
 
sink down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows at Conowingo Creek throughout the wintertime typically descend into the 20's.

Conowingo Creek, Oakwood to Susquehanna River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.70019
Longitude: -76.18931

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6822
Longitude: -76.1972

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Current weather conditions at Conowingo Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: HOLTWOOD 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Courtyard Aberdeen, Aberdeen
8 miles away
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Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen, Aberdeen
8 miles away
Our spacious Aberdeen Maryland hotel combines comfort, style and functionality at a great value for travelers. The Residence Inn by Marriott? Aberdeen hotel is conveniently located off I-95 at Exit 85...

Clarion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen
9 miles away
The newly renovated Aberdeen Clarion is Harford County's premier full service hotel, catering to business and pleasure. Conveniently located off I-95 at exit 85, just minutes away from Ripken Stadium...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Conowingo Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Conowingo Creek.
 Whitewater Near Conowingo Creek:
Octoraro Creek, Cecil County , 4 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (New Bridge Road to Richardsmere)
Broad Creek, Harford County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 4.5 miles long (MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623)
Octoraro Creek, Chester County , 8 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland)
Muddy Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Paper Mill Road to Susquehanna River)
Deer Creek, Harford County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 43.5 miles long (Bond Road to Susquehanna River)
Susquehanna River, York County , 12 miles away, Class III+ - 2 miles long (Holtwood)
Winters Run, Harford County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Pleasantville Road to Maryland Route 7)
Northeast Creek, Cecil County , 17 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (below covered bridge on Route 272)
Little Gunpowder Falls, Harford/ Baltimore County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Maryland Route 147 to US Route 40)
Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Conowingo Creek:
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Split Rock, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Conowingo Creek:
Courtyard Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 8 miles away
Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 8 miles away
Clarion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 9 miles away
Red Roof Inn Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Aberdeen-Chesapeake House, Md, Aberdeen , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Conowingo Creek:
Ramblewood Campgrounds, Darlington, 3 miles away
The Pines Campground, Harford County, 4 miles away
Happy Valley Campground, Cecil County, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Conowingo Creek:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 60 miles away
 Lakes Near Conowingo Creek

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