Maryland whitewater - Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County

Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) county, Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     13.5 miles
  The Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51 stretch of Evitts Creek is 13.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maryland is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. If you're coming from Cumberland it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep
    you coming back for more. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Lake
Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51 section is the only paddling section along Evitts Creek. The scenic beauty of Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County and the water flowing gracefully down Evitts Creek will make you feel great. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Evitts Creek gets a normal amount of yearly rain; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest
 
month of the year is January.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Evitts Creek. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Evitts Creek tend to be in the 10's.

Evitts Creek, Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 13.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.74583
Longitude: -78.67917

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.62777
Longitude: -78.74584

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Current weather conditions at Evitts Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: KEGG 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn CUMBERLAND-DOWNTOWN, Cumberland
4 miles away
Conveniently located at Exit 43C off I-68, the Holiday Inn Cumberland provides the surroundings and hospitality to make your stay a memorable one. Harrigan's Restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and ...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland
4 miles away
The brand new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cumberland hotel is ideal for both business and pleasure travel alike. A gem among Cumberland hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland is perfectly si...

Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale
9 miles away
Free high speed Internet access in all rooms. Indoor heated pool and whirlpool, business center and 24 hour fitness center on premises. All rooms have a microfridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron...



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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 Evitts Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Evitts Creek.
 Whitewater Near Evitts Creek:
Wills Creek, Allegany County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac)
Jennings Run, Allegany County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Barrelville to Wills Creek)
Wills Creek, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 18.7 miles long (Glencoe to Ellerslie)
Wills Creek, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman)
Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Brush Creek, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Wills Creek)
Town Creek, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River)
Town Creek, Bedford County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68)
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.5 miles long (US Route 40 to Potomac River)
Georges Creek, Allegany County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River)
 Ski Areas Near Evitts Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 68 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Evitts Creek:
Holiday Inn CUMBERLAND-DOWNTOWN, Cumberland , 4 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale , 9 miles away
Hampton Inn Bedford Pa, Bedford , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Evitts Creek:
Reserve World, Cumberland, 3 miles away
Iron Mountain Campground, Allegany County, 5 miles away
Spring Valley Fishing Lake and Campgrounds, Oldtown, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Evitts Creek:
Old Mail Trail, Bedford County , 8 miles away
Wigfield Trail, Bedford County , 10 miles away
Gum Spring Trail, Bedford County , 10 miles away
Dickens Trail, Bedford County , 10 miles away
Burnt Mills Trail, Bedford County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Evitts Creek:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 58 miles away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 67 miles away

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