Maryland whitewater - Crabtree Creek, Garrett County

Garrett county, Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     6 miles
  This stretch of Crabtree Creek is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV+ section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maryland is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This is the only paddling stretch along Crabtree Creek. If you're coming from Cumberland it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Maryland and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here
    and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a
tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the days of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Crabtree Creek. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Crabtree Creek descend into the 10's. Hungry Hollow is close to Crabtree Creek and is a brilliant place.
The high level of precipitation makes Crabtree Creek a reasonably wet location; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is usually the driest month.
 

Crabtree Creek, Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 130 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.45729
Longitude: -79.22741

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5041
Longitude: -79.15541

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Current weather conditions at Crabtree Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: CONFLUENCE 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
12 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet accommodation: 10.00 per night per pet. Limit 2 pets per room. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check in for cash paying guests. Pets are allowed in smokin...

Wisp Resort, Mchenry
13 miles away
For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has...

Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg
21 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...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Crabtree Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crabtree Creek.
 Whitewater Near Crabtree Creek:
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake)
Savage River, Garrett County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River)
Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River)
Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett County , 8 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485)
Stony River, Grant County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River)
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland)
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania to Kitzmiller)
Savage River, Garrett County , 9 miles away, Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum to Bloomington)
 Ski Areas Near Crabtree Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 12 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 30 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 65 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crabtree Creek:
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 12 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 13 miles away
Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 21 miles away
Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 25 miles away
Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crabtree Creek:
Double G Campground, Mc Henry, 9 miles away
Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Crabtree Creek:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 67 miles away
 Lakes Near Crabtree Creek

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