Maryland whitewater - Muddy Creek, Garrett County

Garrett county, Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     3.7 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 you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Muddy Creek in Garrett County is 3.7 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The beautiful
    scenery of Maryland and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Great exercise and just being out on the
river for a while are great reasons to come. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Muddy Creek is a reasonably wet place regularly with much rainfall; most of the rain falls all through July, and the driest of the months is February. A short trip to Tolliver Falls is always worthwhile; close by you'll come across
 
a wooded vicinity called Swallow Falls State Forest.
Summer at Muddy Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Muddy Creek temperatures descend to the 10's. Muddy Creek Falls is a beautiful spot to explore while you're at Muddy Creek.

Muddy Creek, Below Browning Dam to eddy right above Muddy Creek Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 3.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5185
Longitude: -79.45891

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5012
Longitude: -79.41861

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Current weather conditions at Muddy Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: UNIONTOWN 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Wisp Resort, Mchenry
5 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...

Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry
6 miles away
1/2 mile from Deep Creek Lake and Marsh Hill-Wisp ski area. Local shops and restaurants nearby. Located among numerous state parks. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Hotel has 4 floors. No elevator o...

Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
20 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Muddy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Muddy Creek:
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Bridge above Swallow Falls to Deep Creek Power Plant)
Deep Creek, Garrett County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Dam to Youghiogheny River)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Tippy-Top)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.9 miles long (Sang Run Road to Friendsville)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (US Route 50 to Millers Run)
Bear Creek, Garrett County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville)
Daugherty Run, Preston County , 10 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Muddy Creek, Preston County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26)
Elsey Run, Preston County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River)
Beaver Creek, Preston County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Muddy Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 6 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 25 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 29 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Muddy Creek:
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry , 6 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 20 miles away
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 24 miles away
Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Muddy Creek:
Swallow Falls State Park, Oakland, 3 miles away
Camp Sunrise Mountain, Friendsville, 8 miles away
Bumble Bee Recreational Vehicle Park & Campground, Accident, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Muddy Creek:
Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 20 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Muddy Creek:
Oakland Golf Club, Oakland , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Muddy Creek

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