Maryland whitewater - Rock Creek, Mongomery County

Mongomery county, Rockville to Military Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The scenic beauty of Maryland and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Rock Creek in Maryland is -blank- miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. Rock Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Rockville
    to Military Road section is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rainfall
that falls at Rock Creek is close to the national average; during the month of May you get the most rain around here, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime at Rock Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's, and nighttime lows all through the wintertime for Rock Creek tend to be in the 20's.
 

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AW Class: I(II)
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Current weather conditions at Rock Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: BOYDS 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Rockville Hotel & Suites, Rockville
2 miles away
Stay at this full-service, newly renovated Rockville Maryland Hotel, located at the gateway to Washington D. C., University of Maryland and Arlington National Cemetery. Whether traveling on business...

Woodfin Suite Hotel Rockville, Rockville
2 miles away
The Woodfin Suites Hotel Rockville, MD is a 203-room all-suite hotel, conveniently located just off I-270 technology corridor. We now feature high speed internet access from the comfort of your suite...

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel Executive Meeting Ctr, Rockville
2 miles away
Business and leisure travelers visiting the Washington DC/Rockville Maryland area will experience well-appointed comfort - impeccable service at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Ce...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Virginia-Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Rock Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Rock Creek:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rock Creek:
Best Western Rockville Hotel & Suites, Rockville , 2 miles away
Woodfin Suite Hotel Rockville, Rockville , 2 miles away
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel Executive Meeting Ctr, Rockville , 2 miles away
Sheraton Rockville Hotel, Rockville , 2 miles away
The Legacy Hotel, Rockville , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rock Creek:
Valley Mill Camp, Germantown, 11 miles away
Christopher Run Campground, Lake Anna, 14 miles away
Cherry Hill Park, College Park, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Rock Creek:
Paw Paw Passage Trail, Fairfax County , 8 miles away
Gold Mine Trail, Montgomery County , 8 miles away
Meadow Trail, Fairfax County , 8 miles away
Potomac Heritage Trail, Fairfax County , 8 miles away
Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Rock Creek

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