Pennsylvania whitewater - Susquehanna River, York County York county, Holtwood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     2 miles   This section of Susquehanna River in York County is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+ section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Pennsylvania and the water flowing gracefully down Susquehanna River will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors     are great reasons to come. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Susquehanna River. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Pennsylvania are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Holtwood section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Susquehanna River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Susquehanna River drop into the 10's. The amount of precipitation that falls at Susquehanna River is close to the national average; during July this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.   Susquehanna River, Holtwood road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 5 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.82722 Longitude: -76.34282 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.81715 Longitude: -76.33339 Paddler input for Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania Local climate location: LANDISVILLE 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center, Lancaster 10 miles away Willow Valley Resort is located in the midst of Pennsylvania Dutch-Amish country and provides a wide range of amenities and activities including golf, Indoor Water Park, Animal Farm, Social Activities... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Lancaster, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Susquehanna River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Susquehanna River.   Whitewater Near Susquehanna River: Muddy Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Paper Mill Road to Susquehanna River) Broad Creek, Harford County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 4.5 miles long (MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623) Deer Creek, Harford County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 43.5 miles long (Bond Road to Susquehanna River) Conowingo Creek, Cecil County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Oakwood to Susquehanna River) Fishing Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Martinsville to Lake Clarke) Octoraro Creek, Cecil County , 16 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (New Bridge Road to Richardsmere) Winters Run, Harford County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Pleasantville Road to Maryland Route 7) Octoraro Creek, Chester County , 18 miles away, Class I - 15 miles long (Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland) Little Gunpowder Falls, Harford/ Baltimore County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Maryland Route 147 to US Route 40) Long Green Creek, Baltimore County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)   Ski Areas Near Susquehanna River: Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 315 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 510 vertical feet Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 420 vertical feet Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 620 vertical feet Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 1082 vertical feet Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 475 vertical feet Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sno Mountain, Pennsylvania , 94 miles away, 1020 vertical feet Camelback, Pennsylvania , 94 miles away, 800 vertical feet   Hotels Near Susquehanna River: Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center, Lancaster , 10 miles away Lancaster Amish Country Travelodge, Lancaster , 12 miles away Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster , 12 miles away Hotel Brunswick, Lancaster , 12 miles away Lancaster Arts Hotel, Lancaster , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Susquehanna River: Tucquan Park Family Campground, Holtwood, 2 miles away Olde Forge Campground, Holtwood, 3 miles away Muddy Run Park, Holtwood, 3 miles away   Trails Near Susquehanna River: Camp Echo Trail, York County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Susquehanna River: Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Susquehanna River