Pennsylvania whitewater, Octoraro Creek Chester county, Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I     15 miles   Not at all deep, wide and shallow, nice parking but if you get to the very end where Octoraro Creek meets the Susquehanna it can get pretty nasty. Good place to train beginers but if they go out too far you may never see them again. Somedays the current at the mouth gets to be too much unless you have a rider picking you up downstream a couple miles. Says Chesapeake The wonderful Pennsylvania scenery and the cool fresh water have     people coming here. The Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland section of Octoraro Creek is 15 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I section. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are a few other sections in this   river system that can be paddled as well. The starting point is not too far from Lancaster, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There's camping available near Octoraro Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: You beyond doubt should go to Susquehanna State Park since you're here at Octoraro Creek; one of the best things about this location is its proximity to Roachs Shore. Octoraro Creek, Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd 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 Octoraro Creek.   Whitewater Near Octoraro Creek: Octoraro Creek, Cecil County, 3 miles away       Class II - 6 miles long (New Bridge Road to Richardsmere) Octoraro Creek, Chester County, 3 miles away       Class I - 15 miles long (Octoraro Lake to New Bridge Rd Maryland) Conowingo Creek, Cecil County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Oakwood to Susquehanna River) Northeast Creek, Cecil County, 10 miles away       Class V - 4 miles long (below covered bridge on Route 272) Big Elk Creek, Cecil County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 341 to Elkton) Broad Creek, Harford County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 4.5 miles long (MD Route 136 to Maryland Route 623) Muddy Creek - Susquehanna Tributary, York County, 16 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Paper Mill Road to Susquehanna River) Susquehanna River, York County, 19 miles away       Class III+ - 2 miles long (Holtwood) Buck Run, Chester County, 21 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Doe Run Church Road to Brandywine Confluence) Brandywine Creek - West Branch, Chester County, 22 miles away       Class III - 6.6 miles long (Pennsylvania 340 to Mortonville)   Ski Areas Near Octoraro Creek: Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 315 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bear Creek, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 510 foot drop, 7 lifts, 21 runs Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 420 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 1082 foot drop, 9 lifts, 33 runs Big Boulder, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 475 foot drop, 7 lifts, 16 runs Jack Frost, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 21 runs Camelback, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 800 foot drop, 15 lifts, 34 runs Mount Airy Lodge, Pennsylvania , 89 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 6 runs Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 90 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs   Marinas Near Octoraro Creek: Perryville Yacht Club, Perryville , 10 miles away Owens Marina, Perryville , 10 miles away Tidewater Marina, Havre De Grace , 11 miles away Penns Beach Marina at Heron Harbor, Havre De Grace , 11 miles away Lee's Marina, North East , 12 miles away   Beaches Near Octoraro Creek: Roachs Shore, Cecil , 13 miles away Belcamp Beach, Harford , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Octoraro Creek: Days Inn Perryville, Perryville , 9 miles away Best Western North East Inn, North East , 10 miles away Super 8 Havre De Grace Aberdeen Area, Havre de Grace , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites NORTH EAST, North East , 11 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, North East , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Octoraro Creek: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Quarryville, 6 miles away D and J Shady Rest Campsites, Oxford, 8 miles away Happy Valley Campground, Cecil County, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Octoraro Creek: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Bethlehem - PA , 66 miles away Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD , 68 miles away Susquehanna State Park, Maryland , 9 miles away Elk Neck State Park, Maryland , 14 miles away Rocks State Park, Maryland , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Octoraro Creek: Beaver Bend Par 3, Peach Bottom , 6 miles away Chesapeake Bay Golf Club At Rising Sun, Rising Sun , 8 miles away Wyncote Golf Club, Oxford , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Octoraro Creek Susquehanna River Reservoir, Cecil , 8 miles away Broad Creek Memorial Camp Reservoir, Harford , 13 miles away Lake Aldred, Lancaster , 18 miles away