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 Paddler input for Crabtree Creek, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crabtree Creek, Maryland 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...   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Crabtree Creek, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Crabtree 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 Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia 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.       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