Maryland whitewater - Octoraro Creek, Cecil County
Cecil
county,
New Bridge Road to Richardsmere section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 6 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The nature scenery of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The put-in is not too far from Lancaster, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The New Bridge Road to Richardsmere stretch of Octoraro Creek in Maryland
is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting
your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Sleepy Hollow is a good site to look at. Throughout the warm days of summer at Octoraro Creek temperatures are mostly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in
the 30's with temperatures at Octoraro Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. The yearly precipitation here at Octoraro Creek is about average; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February.
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