Maryland whitewater - Georges Creek, Allegany County Allegany county, Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     10 miles   The scenic beauty of Allegany County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. If you're coming from Cumberland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Georges Creek. Whether you're     whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The average Maryland whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There are no other stretches to paddle along Georges Creek than the Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River stretch. The Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River stretch of Georges Creek in Allegany County is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Georges Creek is about average; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. The warmest   time of the year at Georges Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's while Georges Creek overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. Georges Creek, Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5913 Longitude: -78.9482 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.48389 Longitude: -79.0461 Paddler input for Georges Creek, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Georges Creek, Maryland Local climate location: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg 8 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... Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville 11 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... Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale 12 miles away This La Vale hotel is located just 5 miles from historic Cumberland and is ideal lodging for both business and leisure travelers. The Best Western Braddock Motor Inn is located near attractions such...   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Georges Creek, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Georges 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 Georges Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Georges Creek.   Whitewater Near Georges Creek: Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Bloomington to Keyser) New Creek, Mineral County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser) Savage River, Garrett County , 7 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 , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum to Bloomington) Savage River, Garrett County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake) Casselman River, Garrett County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania) Crabtree Creek, Garrett County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir) Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett County , 15 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485)   Ski Areas Near Georges Creek: Wisp, Maryland , 25 miles away, 610 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 750 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 940 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 850 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 63 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Georges Creek: Savage River Lodge, Frostburg , 6 miles away Keyser Inn, Keyser , 6 miles away Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 8 miles away Failinger's Hotel Gunter, Frostburg , 8 miles away Charlie's Motel & Restaurant, Frostburg , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Georges Creek: Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 11 miles away Mason Dixon Campground, Meyersdale, 14 miles away Middle Ridge Camp Ground, Romney, 17 miles away   National Parks Near Georges Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Georges Creek