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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. If you're coming from Lancaster it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Conowingo Creek in Cecil County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't
    matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The nature scenery of Maryland and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There are no other sections to paddle
along Conowingo Creek than the Oakwood to Susquehanna River section. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Glen Cove is in the vicinity of Conowingo Creek and is a magnificent location to visit. A common amount of rainfall falls here at Conowingo Creek; during the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest
 
month is February.
Throughout the summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Conowingo Creek, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while Conowingo Creek overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in 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.

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8 miles away
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Aberdeen Red Roof Inn, Aberdeen
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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, 420 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Camelback, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 800 vertical feet
Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 1020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Conowingo Creek:
Courtyard Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen , 8 miles away
Residence Inn Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen , 8 miles away
Aberdeen Red Roof Inn, Aberdeen , 9 miles away
Clarion Hotel Aberdeen, Aberdeen , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn ABERDEEN-CHESAPEAKE HOUSE, 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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