Virginia whitewater - Catoctin Creek, Loudon County Loudon county, SR 663 to Potomac Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, as you can see on the road map further down. There's camping available near Catoctin Creek. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around     here. This stretch of Catoctin Creek in Loudon County is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The SR 663 to Potomac Confluence stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Catoctin Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. During the months of summer here at Catoctin Creek, high temperatures typically get into the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; overnight lows all through the winter for Catoctin Creek tend to be in the 20's.   Catoctin Creek, SR 663 to Potomac Confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.25456 Longitude: -77.57634 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.27101 Longitude: -77.54964 Paddler input for Catoctin Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Catoctin Creek, Virginia Local climate location: MARTINSBURG FAA AP 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Green Country Inn, Brunswick 5 miles away If traveling to Brunswick for a night, a week, a month, or more, you will want to stay at the well-maintained Green Country Inn. The cozy rooms might be small, but they are exceptionally dark and quie... Hampton Inn Suites Leesburg, Leesburg 8 miles away The Hampton Inn - Suites Leesburg VA hotel is the newest hotel in Leesburg located in the heart of Loudoun County among Virginia*s horse country fine wineries and hi-tech corridor. We are located just... Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg, Leesburg 8 miles away Welcome to Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg Virginia. We invite you to come home for a visit and stay a day a week or a month. We feature a fully-equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator coffee ...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Catoctin Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Catoctin Creek, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Catoctin Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Catoctin Creek.   Whitewater Near Catoctin Creek: Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks) Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River) Goose Creek, Loudoun County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.5 miles long (Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club) Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 12 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340) Bennett Creek, Frederick County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (MD Route 355 to Monocacy River) Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry) Middle creek, Frederick County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River) Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville) Beaver Creek, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40)   Ski Areas Near Catoctin Creek: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 620 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 88 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 95 miles away, 1110 vertical feet   Hotels Near Catoctin Creek: Green Country Inn, Brunswick , 5 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Leesburg, Leesburg , 8 miles away Homewood Suites by Hilton Leesburg, Leesburg , 8 miles away Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center, Leesburg , 8 miles away Days Inn Leesburg, Leesburg , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Catoctin Creek: Bald Eagle Island Campground, Frederick County, 2 miles away Calico Rocks Campground, Frederick County, 3 miles away Brunswick Camp Site, Brunswick, 5 miles away   Trails Near Catoctin Creek: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 9 miles away Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Catoctin Creek: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 16 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 16 miles away