Maryland whitewater - Wills Creek, Allegany County Allegany county, Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     6.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Wills Creek in Allegany County is 6.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Cumberland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great     attractions for lots of people. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: You have to undeniably pop by Lovers Leap if you're here at Wills Creek; a great place to stop by close by is The Narrows. At Wills Creek all through the summer months highs are in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Wills   Creek are in the 10's. Big Blue Spring is an inspiring place to visit while you're here. An average amount of rain falls at Wills Creek; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Wills Creek, Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 6.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.7177 Longitude: -78.7717 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.64889 Longitude: -78.765 Paddler input for Wills Creek, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wills Creek, Maryland Local climate location: KEGG 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn CUMBERLAND-DOWNTOWN, Cumberland 2 miles away Conveniently located at Exit 43C off I-68, the Holiday Inn Cumberland provides the surroundings and hospitality to make your stay a memorable one. Harrigan's Restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and ... Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland 2 miles away The brand new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cumberland hotel is ideal for both business and pleasure travel alike. A gem among Cumberland hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland is perfectly si... Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale 5 miles away Free high speed Internet access in all rooms. Indoor heated pool and whirlpool, business center and 24 hour fitness center on premises. All rooms have a microfridge, coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron...   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Wills Creek, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Wills Creek, 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 Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Wills Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wills Creek.   Whitewater Near Wills Creek: Jennings Run, Allegany County , 3 miles away, Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Barrelville to Wills Creek) Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51) Wills Creek, Somerset County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 18.7 miles long (Glencoe to Ellerslie) Wills Creek, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman) Brush Creek, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Wills Creek) Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek) Town Creek, -blank- County , 16 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River) Town Creek, Bedford County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68) Georges Creek, Allegany County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River) New Creek, Mineral County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser)   Ski Areas Near Wills Creek: Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 1072 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 940 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 754 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 42 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 850 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 68 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wills Creek: Holiday Inn CUMBERLAND-DOWNTOWN, Cumberland , 2 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland , 2 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale , 5 miles away Super 8 Motel La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 5 miles away LaValeCumberland Red Roof Inn, La Vale , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wills Creek: Reserve World, Cumberland, 3 miles away Iron Mountain Campground, Allegany County, 6 miles away Spring Gap Campground, Allegany County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Wills Creek: Old Mail Trail, Bedford County , 9 miles away Wigfield Trail, Bedford County , 13 miles away Dickens Trail, Bedford County , 14 miles away Gum Spring Trail, Bedford County , 14 miles away Burnt Mills Trail, Bedford County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Wills Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 59 miles away