Maryland whitewater - Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County Frederick/ Washington county, Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     13.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Maryland and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks stretch of Potomac River in Maryland is 13.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might     end up sleeping in your car. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The put-in is not too far from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Potomac River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's   the one that rains the most, and the driest month is January. Good hiking is available along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Through the warmest time of the year at Potomac River highs are usually in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 30's while Potomac River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Potomac River, Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 13.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3231 Longitude: -77.7299 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.27299 Longitude: -77.54351 Paddler input for Potomac River, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River, Maryland Local climate location: MARTINSBURG FAA AP 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Green Country Inn, Brunswick If traveling to Brunswick for a night, a week, a month or more, you'll want to stay at the well-maintained Green Country Inn. The cozy rooms might be small, but they are exceptionally dark and quiet.... Leesburg-Days Inn Downtown, Leesburg 12 miles away Leesburg Virginia is just 35 miles West of our nations capitol city, Washington, DC. Leesburg is in the heart of Loudoun County which is known for its beauty and wonderful historic countryside. The Da... Comfort Suites Leesburg, Leesburg 12 miles away All suite hotel designed to meet all your Comfort needs. All rooms are non-smoking. Prime Outlet Mall one half mile. Complimentary Hot Breakfast available on premises Monday - Friday from 6:00 am - 1...   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River, 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River.   Whitewater Near Potomac River: Catoctin Creek, Loudon County , 5 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence) Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River) Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 7 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340) Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River) Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville) Beaver Creek, Washington County , 15 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40) Goose Creek, Loudoun County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.5 miles long (Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club) Shenandoah River, Clarke Jefferson County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (state line to West Virginia 9) Middle creek, Frederick County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 31 miles away, 650 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 520 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 82 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 91 miles away, 1100 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 115 miles away, 940 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 117 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 119 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 120 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River: Green Country Inn, Brunswick , 1 miles away Leesburg-Days Inn Downtown, Leesburg , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Leesburg, Leesburg , 12 miles away Best Western Leesburg, Leesburg , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Leesburg At Carradoc Hall, Va, Leesburg , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River: Brunswick Camp Site, Brunswick, 1 miles away Bald Eagle Island Campground, Frederick County, 5 miles away Maple Tree Campground, Rohrersville, 6 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 3 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 3 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 3 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 3 miles away Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 10 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 10 miles away