Maryland whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Garrett County Garrett county, Below Jennings-Randolph Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     7 miles   This is a great beginner to intermediate run. It is a good idea, however, to first follow someone who knows the run as there are a couple of holes to avoid. Also, watch for Jennings Randolph dam releases at 1000 cfs in spring and fall. H2O temp will be cool, so wear a wetsuit or paddle jacket. google jennings randolph dam release Says M Stivers The Below Jennings-Randolph Dam stretch of Potomac River - North Branch is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Garrett County     and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: At Potomac River - North Branch through the days of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 70's. The cold days of the wintertime come   with highs in the 80's; overnight lows in the 70's for Potomac River - North Branch. All the water falling down from the sky makes Potomac River - North Branch a wet location; September is the wettest month with most rain, and May on the other hand is the driest. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: 7 miles    Paddler input for Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Branch, 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.