Live float conditions for 41 Maryland rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Gunpowder Falls
Gunpowder Falls is a small creek in the Central Maryland region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gunpowder Falls Near Parkton, Md gauge runs roughly 130–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Gunpowder Falls Near Parkton, Md, Gunpowder Falls At Glencoe, Md
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Savage River
Savage River is a small creek in the Western Maryland region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Savage River Near Barton, Md gauge runs roughly 80–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–80 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Savage River Near Barton, Md, Savage Riv Bl Savage Riv Dam Near Bloomington, Md
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Potomac River
Potomac River is a large river in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Potomac River At Hancock, Md gauge runs roughly 790–7,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,300 cfs. Tubing is best 550–4,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Potomac River At Hancock, Md, Potomac River At Point Of Rocks, Md
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Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River is a big-water river in the Lower Susquehanna region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Susquehanna River At Conowingo, Md gauge runs roughly 10,000–85,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~18,500 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lower Susquehanna · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Susquehanna River At Conowingo, Md
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North Branch Potomac River
North Branch Potomac River is a mid-sized river in the Western Maryland region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Potomac River At Luke, Md gauge runs roughly 170–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–810 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Branch Potomac River At Luke, Md, North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland, Md
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Youghiogheny River
Youghiogheny River is a small river in the Western Maryland region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Youghiogheny River Near Swallow Falls Park, Md gauge runs roughly 160–860 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Youghiogheny River Near Swallow Falls Park, Md, Youghiogheny River At Friendsville, Md
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Monocacy River
Monocacy River is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Monocacy River At Bridgeport, Md gauge runs roughly 160–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Monocacy River At Bridgeport, Md, Monocacy River At Jug Bridge Near Frederick, Md
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Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a small creek in the Lower Susquehanna region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deer Creek At Rocks, Md gauge runs roughly 130–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lower Susquehanna · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deer Creek At Rocks, Md, Deer Creek Near Darlington, Md
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Patapsco River
Patapsco River is a small river in the Central Maryland region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Patapsco River At Hollofield, Md gauge runs roughly 100–320 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Patapsco River At Hollofield, Md, Patapsco River Near Elkridge, Md
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Antietam Creek
Antietam Creek is a small river in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg, Md gauge runs roughly 140–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg, Md
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Choptank River
Choptank River is a small creek in the Eastern Shore region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Choptank River Near Greensboro, Md gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Shore · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Choptank River Near Greensboro, Md
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Mattawoman Creek
Mattawoman Creek is a small creek in the Southern Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey, Md gauge runs roughly 50–130 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey, Md
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Patuxent River
Patuxent River is a small creek in the Central Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Patuxent River Near Unity, Md gauge runs roughly 45–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Patuxent River Near Unity, Md, Patuxent River Near Bowie, Md
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Pocomoke River
Pocomoke River is a small creek in the Eastern Shore region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pocomoke River Near Willards, Md gauge runs roughly 65–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Shore · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pocomoke River Near Willards, Md
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Casselman River
Casselman River is a small creek in the Western Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Casselman River At Grantsville, Md gauge runs roughly 140–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Casselman River At Grantsville, Md
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Conococheague Creek
Conococheague Creek is a small river in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Conococheague Creek At Fairview, Md gauge runs roughly 210–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–650 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Conococheague Creek At Fairview, Md
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Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a small creek in the Western Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bear Creek At Friendsville, Md gauge runs roughly 100–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bear Creek At Friendsville, Md
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Town Creek
Town Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Town Creek Near Oldtown, Md gauge runs roughly 140–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Town Creek Near Oldtown, Md
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Catoctin Creek
Catoctin Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Catoctin Creek Near Middletown, Md gauge runs roughly 80–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–80 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Catoctin Creek Near Middletown, Md
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Little Patuxent River
Little Patuxent River is a small creek in the Central Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Patuxent River At Guilford, Md gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Patuxent River At Guilford, Md, Little Patuxent River At Savage, Md
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Seneca Creek
Seneca Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Seneca Creek At Dawsonville, Md gauge runs roughly 120–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Seneca Creek At Dawsonville, Md
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Wills Creek
Wills Creek is a small river in the Western Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wills Creek Near Cumberland, Md gauge runs roughly 100–660 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wills Creek Near Cumberland, Md
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Piscataway Creek
Piscataway Creek is a small creek in the Southern Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Piscataway Creek At Piscataway, Md gauge runs roughly 45–90 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Piscataway Creek At Piscataway, Md
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Little Gunpowder Falls
Little Gunpowder Falls is a small creek in the Central Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Gunpowder Falls At Laurel Brook, Md gauge runs roughly 45–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Gunpowder Falls At Laurel Brook, Md
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Tuckahoe Creek
Tuckahoe Creek is a small creek in the Eastern Shore region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tuckahoe Creek Near Ruthsburg, Md gauge runs roughly 110–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Shore · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tuckahoe Creek Near Ruthsburg, Md
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Paint Branch
Paint Branch is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Paint Branch Near College Park, Md gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Paint Branch Near College Park, Md
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Octoraro Creek
Octoraro Creek is a small river in the Lower Susquehanna region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Octoraro Creek Near Richardsmere, Md gauge runs roughly 100–390 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lower Susquehanna · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Octoraro Creek Near Richardsmere, Md
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St Marys River
St Marys River is a small creek in the Southern Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St Marys River At Great Mills, Md gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St Marys River At Great Mills, Md
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Big Elk Creek
Big Elk Creek is a small creek in the Lower Susquehanna region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Elk Creek At Elk Mills, Md gauge runs roughly 70–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–65 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lower Susquehanna · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Elk Creek At Elk Mills, Md
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Sideling Hill Creek
Sideling Hill Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove, Md gauge runs roughly 90–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove, Md
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Western Branch
Western Branch is a small creek in the Southern Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Western Branch At Upper Marlboro, Md gauge runs roughly 100–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Western Branch At Upper Marlboro, Md
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Licking Creek
Licking Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Licking Creek At Pectonville, Md gauge runs roughly 200–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 140–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Licking Creek At Pectonville, Md
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Nassawango Creek
Nassawango Creek is a small creek in the Eastern Shore region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill, Md gauge runs roughly 45–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Shore · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill, Md
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Big Pipe Creek
Big Pipe Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville, Md gauge runs roughly 110–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville, Md
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Winters Run
Winters Run is a small creek in the Central Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Winters Run Near Benson, Md gauge runs roughly 55–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Winters Run Near Benson, Md, Winters Run Near Bel Air, Md
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Georges Creek
Georges Creek is a small creek in the Western Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Georges Creek At Franklin, Md gauge runs roughly 85–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Georges Creek At Franklin, Md
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Bennett Creek
Bennett Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bennett Creek At Park Mills, Md gauge runs roughly 75–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bennett Creek At Park Mills, Md
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Tonoloway Creek
Tonoloway Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tonoloway Creek Near Hancock, Md gauge runs roughly 100–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tonoloway Creek Near Hancock, Md
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Western Run
Western Run is a small creek in the Central Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Western Run At Western Run, Md gauge runs roughly 80–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 55–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Western Run At Western Run, Md
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Linganore Creek
Linganore Creek is a small creek in the Potomac & Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Linganore Creek At Linganore Rd Near Frederick, Md gauge runs roughly 50–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac & Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Linganore Creek At Linganore Rd Near Frederick, Md
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Zekiah Swamp Run
Zekiah Swamp Run is a small creek in the Southern Maryland region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown, Md gauge runs roughly 100–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Maryland · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown, Md
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