West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County Jefferson WV Washington MD county, Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     2.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 stretch     of Potomac River in West Virginia is 2.5 miles long and is a class II+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: You ought to certainly take a look at Jefferson Rock since you're here at Potomac River; there is a pleasant hiking trail nearby called the Loudoun Heights Trail. Through the summer months   highs here at Potomac River get into the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Potomac River temperatures descend to the 20's. Near Potomac River you find Loudoun Valley which is a great spot to check out; nearby you come across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail which is a splendid hiking trail. If you're here at Potomac River, do take a journey to The Point; Barr Spring is always fun to check out. Any time is a wonderful time at Potomac River if you love the outdoors. At this river you will never have a bad time. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a wonderful local destination here at Potomac River, and a short spree to The Staircase is always worthwhile. An average amount of precipitation falls at Potomac River; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. Potomac River, Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 2.5 miles Average Gradient: 5 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.33325 Longitude: -77.75599 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.32628 Longitude: -77.70824 Paddler input for Potomac River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River, West Virginia Local climate location: MARTINSBURG FAA AP 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Green Country Inn, Brunswick 7 miles away If traveling to Brunswick for a night, a week, a month or more, you'll want to stay at the well-maintained Green Country Inn. The cozy rooms might be small, but they are exceptionally dark and quiet.... Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown 8 miles away Full-service conference center and health spa on premises. Free wireless high-speed Internet access. Near Historic Shepherdstown, Shepherd College, Harper's Ferry, C & O Canal, Antietam Battlefield, C... Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town 8 miles away The Charles Town Knights Inn is the perfect lodging choice for business and leisure travelers on a budget. All rooms are clean, comfortable, and economically priced. Included in our low rates are amen...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West 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 Potomac River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River.   Whitewater Near Potomac River: Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry) Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville) Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River) Shenandoah River, Clarke Jefferson County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (state line to West Virginia 9) Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River) Catoctin Creek, Loudon County , 12 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68) Beaver Creek, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40) Middle creek, Frederick County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 650 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 600 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 77 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 520 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 86 miles away, 1100 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 109 miles away, 940 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 113 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 113 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River: Green Country Inn, Brunswick , 7 miles away Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown , 8 miles away Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown , 8 miles away The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River: Harpers Ferry/washington Dc Nw Koa, Harpers Ferry, 2 miles away Antietam Creek Campground, Washington County, 5 miles away Maple Tree Campground, Rohrersville, 7 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River: Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 1 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 4 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 4 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 4 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 3 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River