District of Columbia whitewater, Anacostia River Prince Georges county, Highway 3 to Potomac section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     10 miles   The starting point is not too far from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.     There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Highway 3 to Potomac stretch is one of them. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The wonderful Prince Georges County scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: At Anacostia River you always meet someone from Brentwood, and there are great sites to explore along the Valley Trail. A journey to Anacostia River wouldn’t be complete without a journey to close by Rosaryville State Park. Go for a hike on the White Horse Trail;   one of the best things about this spot is its proximity to Bathing Beach. A journey to Tete Du Pont near Anacostia River is always a delightful idea, and a spree to Greenbelt Park is worthwhile. All through the warmest time of the year at Anacostia River temperatures are usually in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Anacostia River are in the 20's. From a rainfall point of view Anacostia River is a reasonably typical place. During May this area sees the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. Anacostia River, Highway 3 to Potomac road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Anacostia River.   Whitewater Near Anacostia River: Anacostia River, Prince Georges County, 1 miles away       Class I - 10 miles long (Highway 3 to Potomac) Rock Creek, n/a County, 6 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 4 miles long (Above Military Road to Pierce Mill Dam) Anacostia River - Northwest Branch, Prince Georges/ Montgomery County, 6 miles away       Class I-III(V+) - 8 miles long (US Route 29 to Hyattsville) Rock Creek, DC County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Military Road to Potomac River in D.) Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County, 11 miles away       Class IV(V) - 0 miles long (Glebe Road to Potomac) Potomac River, Montgomery County, 12 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Little Falls) Four Mile Run, Arlington County, 13 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road) Pimmit Run, Fairfax/ Arlington County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Old Dominion Drive to above Glebe Road) Cabin John Creek, Montgomery County, 15 miles away       Class -blank- - 3 miles long (River Road to Potomac) Rock Creek, Mongomery County, 16 miles away       Class I(II) - -blank- miles long (Rockville to Military Road)   Ski Areas Near Anacostia River: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 99 miles away, 315 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Anacostia River: James Creek Marina, Washington , 5 miles away Seafarers Boat Club, Washington , 5 miles away Washington Marina, Washington , 6 miles away Columbia Island Marina, Washington , 7 miles away Washington Sailing Marina, Alexandria , 8 miles away   Beaches Near Anacostia River: Bathing Beach, District of Columbia , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Anacostia River: Days Inn Washington DC/Gateway, Washington , 1 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/New York Avenue, Washington , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WASHINGTON DC NORTHEAST, Washington , 1 miles away Quality Inn & Suites New York Avenue, Washington , 2 miles away Howard Johnson Inn Washington DC, Washington , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near Anacostia River: Greenbelt Park National ParkS, Hyattsville, 5 miles away Cherry Hill Park, College Park, 6 miles away Andrews AFB, Andrews Air Force Base, 9 miles away   Trails Near Anacostia River: Valley Trail, District of Columbia , 6 miles away White Horse Trail, District of Columbia , 6 miles away Rock Creek Park Bike Trail, District of Columbia , 6 miles away Western Ridge Trail, District of Columbia , 7 miles away Swamp Trail, District of Columbia , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Anacostia River: Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 7 miles away Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington - MD , 9 miles away Rosaryville State Park, Maryland , 12 miles away George Washington's Grist Mill Historic State Park, Virginia , 17 miles away Cedarville State Forest, Maryland , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Anacostia River: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Golf, College Park , 3 miles away University Of Md Golf Club, College Park , 4 miles away University Of Maryland Golf Course, College Park , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Anacostia River Greenbelt Lake, Prince George's , 6 miles away Lake Barcroft, Fairfax , 14 miles away Triadelphia Reservoir, Howard , 15 miles away