Pennsylvania whitewater - Casselman River, Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County

Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) county, Markleton to Harnedsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.2 miles
 
markleton to fort hill is an absolutely beautiful section of river. i highly recommend it but i may be biased since i own some property on the river. very remote except near the bridges where you'll find a few houses. other than that, you have the railroad and the recently opened bike trail. a curse and a blessing. Says rick

definitely a beautiful area!  great for those just entering the sport OR for some time to chill. similar in difficulty to middle yough but no duldrums, well, there are just less noticeable because of the beauty and not quite
    as dull (or long). Says barb

This stretch of Casselman River in Pennsylvania is 6.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Pennsylvania is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here
don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The wonderful Garrett (MD) Somerset (PA) County scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Somerset it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location,  
there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Markleton to Harnedsville section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Casselman River typically gets lots of rainfall; throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February. During the days of summer at Casselman River highs are regularly in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Casselman River.

Casselman River, Markleton to Harnedsville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.2 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.8599
Longitude: -79.2286

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.82749
Longitude: -79.27321

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Current weather conditions at Casselman River, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: DONEGAL 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
13 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet accommodation: 10.00 per night per pet. Limit 2 pets per room. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check in for cash paying guests. Pets are allowed in smokin...

Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset
15 miles away
Seven Springs Ski Area 15 miles Hidden Valley Ski Area 10 miles Laurel Highland Recreation Horizon Outlet Jennerstown Speedway...

Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset
15 miles away
Quiet first floor rooms Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access Complimentary Continental Breakfast Fridge/Micro Available 4 rooms types - 1 bed, 2 beds, Kings, fully equipped kitche...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Casselman River.
 Whitewater Near Casselman River:
Laurel Hill Creek, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class II+ - 16.2 miles long (Laruel Hill State Park to Ursina)
Whites Creek, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Listonburg to Casselman River)
Casselman River, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 27.1 miles long (Salisbury to Markleton)
Drake Run, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River)
Mill Run, Garrett County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake)
Casselman River, Garrett County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania)
Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett County , 12 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 12 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle)
Bear Creek, Garrett County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.9 miles long (Sang Run Road to Friendsville)
 Ski Areas Near Casselman River:
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 10 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 11 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 17 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 44 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 84 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Casselman River:
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 13 miles away
Somerset Super 8 Motel, Somerset , 15 miles away
Somerset Knights Inn, Somerset , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Somerset,Pa, Somerset , 15 miles away
Best Western Executive Inn, Somerset , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Casselman River:
Scottyland Camping Resort and RV, Rockwood, 5 miles away
Lost Mountain Campground, Rockwood, 6 miles away
Mill Run Campground, Confluence, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Casselman River:
Wolf Rocks Trail, Westmoreland County , 16 miles away
Brant Trail, Westmoreland County , 17 miles away
Darr Trail, Westmoreland County , 17 miles away
Spruce Run Trail, Somerset County , 17 miles away
Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Casselman River:
Middlecreek Golf Course, Rockwood , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Casselman River

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