Maryland whitewater, Potomac River - North Branch Mineral WV Garrett MD county, Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.5 miles   This section of Potomac River - North Branch in Mineral WV Garrett MD County is 6.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The average Maryland whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of Mineral WV Garrett MD County and the sparkling of the sunlight on     the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. 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. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland stretch is just one of them. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The put-in is not too far from Cumberland, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending   some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Potomac River - North Branch without first paying a visit to Donald Brumage Spring. Potomac River - North Branch is not far at all from Luke. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Potomac River - North Branch highs are frequently in the 80's, and the nighttime is rather colder of course, regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and night lows at Potomac River - North Branch all through the wintertime typically plunge into the 10's. Potomac River - North Branch, Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland 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 Potomac River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Potomac River - North Branch: Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Bloomington to Keyser) New Creek, Mineral County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum to Bloomington) Savage River, Garrett County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake) Savage River, Garrett County, 10 miles away       Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir) Georges Creek, Allegany County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River) Crabtree Creek, Garrett County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir) Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County, 13 miles away       Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Branch: Wisp, Maryland , 22 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 32 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 39 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 59 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Keyser, Keyser , 4 miles away Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Frostburg, Frostburg , 14 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Frostburg, Frostburg , 15 miles away Best Western Braddock Inn, La Vale , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Potomac River - North Branch: Barnum Whitewater Area, Bloomington, 4 miles away Robert W Craig, Elk Garden, 4 miles away Big Run State Park, Bloomington, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Potomac River - North Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 59 miles away Lost River State Park, West Virginia , 30 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Potomac River - North Branch: Polish Pines Golf Club, Keyser , 4 miles away Fore Sisters Golf Course, Rawlings , 13 miles away Mill Creek Country Club Golf, Burlington , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch Midland-Gilmore Reservoir, Allegany , 11 miles away Lake Heritage, Adams , 13 miles away Lake Louise, Garrett , 17 miles away