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   The put-in is not too far from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The beautiful scenery of Jefferson WV Washington MD County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Potomac River is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as     a class II+ section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 section is one of them. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Barr Spring is always fun to check out, and some interesting geology is available here, Jefferson Rock is right here. If time allows, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a   national park worth going to; there are tremendous sites to look at along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. A short spree to The Staircase is always worthwhile; a great spot to pop by close by is Loudoun Valley. The annual rainfall here at Potomac River is about average; May is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. This river is a great place to visit. Going for a hike on the Loudoun Heights Trail is always a good adventure, and The Point is close at hand and always good to take a look at. Any time is a tremendous time at Potomac River if you fancy the outdoors. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Potomac River with night lows in the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Potomac River. 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. Comfort Inn Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry Comfort Inn in Harper's Ferry...your Choice hotel in Harper's Ferry. Close to hiking, biking, golf, shopping, restaurants. Located one mile from Harper's Ferry National Park.... Quality Inn Conference Center, Harpers Ferry 2 miles away Historical, near water rafting, golf courses and Charles Town races and slots, large parking lot for large vehicles. Indoor heated pool. We can easily accommodate up to 200 guest in our Ballroom. Meet... 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 University, Harper's Ferry, C and O Canal, Antietam Battlefie...   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, 620 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, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 86 miles away, 1110 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River: Comfort Inn Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry , 1 miles away Quality Inn Conference Center, Harpers Ferry , 2 miles away Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown , 8 miles away Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town , 8 miles away Green Country Inn, Brunswick , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River: KOA Kampgrounds, 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