Maryland whitewater - Patapsco River - South Branch, Howard/ Carroll County

Howard/ Carroll county, Woodbine to Woodstock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III(IV)     14 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Baltimore-Towson, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Woodbine to Woodstock stretch of Patapsco River - South Branch is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. There's camping available near Patapsco River - South
    Branch. 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. The beautiful scenery of Howard/ Carroll County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Getting a good
workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
The annual precipitation here at Patapsco River - South Branch is about average; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.
Through the summer months at Patapsco River - South Branch temperatures are frequently in the 80's with nighttime lows in the
 
60's. Through the winter the highs are frequently in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Patapsco River - South Branch.

Patapsco River - South Branch, Woodbine to Woodstock road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III(IV)
Length: 14 miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3619
Longitude: -77.06691

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3497
Longitude: -76.8825

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Current weather conditions at Patapsco River - South Branch, Maryland
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Local climate location: UNIONVILLE 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City
7 miles away
At Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland, we measure our meeting space in acres! And no wonder.....our facility boasts more than 1,000 breathtaking acres devoted to a 220 room deluxe hotel, 36...

Inn at Peralynna Manor, Columbia
9 miles away
Built by the owners son Peralynna stands as a local landmark overlooking the gently rolling hills of Clarks Elioak Farm in Columbia Maryland. Peralynna has the appeal of a country manor and is conveni...

Bridgestreet Corporate Housing Gramercy At Town Center, Columbia
11 miles away
The Gramercy is a newly developed and luxurious apartment community located in the heart of Columbia. Beautifully landscaped ground, as well as an ideal location make the Gramercy a one of a kind comm...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Baltimore-Towson, Maryland, the metro area neareast to Patapsco River - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Patapsco River - South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Patapsco River - South Branch:
Piney Run, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Arrington Road to Marriottsville)
Patuxent River, Howard County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 15.3 miles long (Carroll Mill Road to Savage Mill)
Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/Carroll County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge)
Little Patuxent River, Howard County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (US Route 29 to US Route 1)
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road)
Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Prince Georges/ Montgomery County , 20 miles away, Class I-III(V+) - 8 miles long (US Route 29 to Hyattsville)
Little Seneca Creek, Montgomery County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.2 miles long (Boyds to Darnestown)
Gwynns Falls, City of Baltimore County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)
Gunpowder Falls, Baltimore County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Graves Run Road to Prettyboy Reservoir)
Rock Creek, n/a County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Patapsco River - South Branch:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 315 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 111 miles away, 510 vertical feet
Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 116 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 118 miles away, 515 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 120 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 127 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 128 miles away, 1082 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Patapsco River - South Branch:
Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City , 7 miles away
Inn at Peralynna Manor, Columbia , 9 miles away
Bridgestreet Corporate Housing Gramercy At Town Center, Columbia , 11 miles away
Sheraton Columbia Hotel, Columbia , 11 miles away
Westminster-Days Inn, Westminster , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Patapsco River - South Branch:
Ramblin Pines, Woodbine, 3 miles away
Woodbine Campground, Howard County, 4 miles away
Scotts Cove Campground, Howard County, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Patapsco River - South Branch:
Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 20 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA , 23 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Patapsco River - South Branch:
Willow Springs Golf Course, West Friendship , 4 miles away

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