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     Potomac River Reservoir is always a pleasure to visit. Conococheague Creek is a delightful location to check out, and after a long day outdoors Red Roof Inn Hagerstown (Williamsport) is a wonderful spot to spend a night or two. Antietam Hagerstown KOA is a nice local campground, and there are other locations here than Potomac River Reservoir, for example Swan Pond. Potomac River Reservoir gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; most of the rain falls all through  
   May, and January is when it's the driest.
During the warmest time of the year highs here at Potomac River Reservoir reach the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Potomac River Reservoir temperatures fall to the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. The smiling folks of Hagerstown-Martinsburg like to hang out close by; you can run
 
               the rapids of Antietam Creek. There is a perfect hiking trail right next door to Potomac River Reservoir called the Snavelys Ford Trail; what would a place like Potomac River Reservoir be without attention-grabbing close by characteristics like High Germany.
This lake is so wonderful. Potomac River Reservoir is a splendid place to visit for more than one day, Snug Harbor Koa is a splendid place to camp nearby, and nearby you find the Loudoun Heights Trail which is a good hiking trail. What a location this is for outdoors folks. A round of golf at nearby Woodbrier Golf Course is a perfect way to kill some time, and not far from Potomac River Reservoir you'll stumble on Potomac River Reservoir which is a picturesque lake. Going for a hike on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is always a wonderful adventure.
If you need a site to stay Super 8 Motel - Hagerstown/Halfway Area is a delightful choice, and at Williamsport Power Plant Dam close to Potomac River Reservoir there are some interesting things to see.

 
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Super 8 Motel - Hagerstown/Halfway Area, Hagerstown
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Current weather conditions at Potomac River Reservoir, Washington County, Maryland
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Local climate location: MERCERSBURG 20 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.595
Longitude: -77.83

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These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Red Roof Inn Hagerstown (Williamsport), Williamsport, 1 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Hagerstown/Halfway Area, Hagerstown, 4 miles away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hagerstown, Hagerstown, 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hagerstown, Md, Hagerstown, 5 miles away
Plaza Hotel, Hagerstown, 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Antietam Hagerstown KOA, Williamsport, 1 miles away
Snug Harbor Koa, Williamsport, 2 miles away
Yogi Bears Jelleystone, Williamsport, 2 miles away
Safari Campground, Washington County, 3 miles away
 Whitewater Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Antietam Creek, Washington CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68)
Antietam Creek, Washington CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River)
Beaver Creek, Washington CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40)
 National Parks Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD, 28 miles away
Great Falls Park, McLean - VA, 57 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA, 59 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Snavelys Ford Trail, Washington County, 11 miles away
Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County, 16 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County, 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Woodbrier Golf Course, Falling Waters, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Potomac River Reservoir:
Potomac River Reservoir, Washington CountyCounty, 5 miles away
Swan Pond, Berkeley CountyCounty, 7 miles away

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Yogi Bears Jelleystone
My family has been twice @ jellystone park I can't wait 2 go next time...My family has been twice to Jelleystone and we had so much fun. We will do this again in 2006....

Falling Waters Campsite
this is the cream of the crop campground. hundreds of riding trails , good entertainment and sanitary services. this is definitly a 10 for the family!!! ...

Woodbrier Golf Course
We came to play today and the course was closed and I hope there were no family problems or other problems. It was in the 50's and windy. Hope things are OK....

Antietam Creek
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Wow, I live on Little Antietam and the creek seemed at normal level so we went to Funkstown and dropped our canoe in. It was great.  My husband was fishing and I was just enjoying the ride.  Just after we passed the area that is closest to Alt 40 and Cool Hollow Rd we hit rock.  For the next 3 hours we scooted, pushed and walked till we hit the bridge on Barnes Rd.  What a drag.  If the water fall shown is past that I guess I'll never see it....
this is a very nice stretch that also offers good fishing.  I guide smallmouth and trout fishing by kayak on this stretch and the 7 miles downstream.  Feel free to contact me for free info or to book a scenic paddle or fishing trip.  I've got lots of kayaks and canoes and all the gear.  info@fishnfloatadventures.com.  301-432-8469.  Here is a pic of one of my favorite spots....

Beaver Creek
11 miles away
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Some additional information that you might be interested in about Beaver Creek is that it is a true limestone spring fed creek.  That means that it has warm water in the Winter and cool water in the Summer.  The upwelling of water through the limestone bedrock creates a unique ecosystem in Maryland with freshwater shrimp, watercress, and lots of well fed trout.  In Winter, this stream can be 10 degrees warmer than any other water and this really attracts wildlife, especially ducks.  This is a wonderful little creek to paddle in a 9-10 foot kayak.  I guide trout fishing on this stream and it is one of my favorite creeks in Maryland.  It holds some trout over 6 lbs. throughout the year.  I do not reccommend kayaking this creek in April because there are lots of people fishing for trout.  If you would like more free information or to book a scenic paddle or trout fishing day, feel free to contact me at 301-432-8469 or visit my website at http://www.fishnfloatadventures.com...

Back Creek
12 miles away
i do not agree with the II(III) rating of the creek. it is similar in difficulty to nearby sleepy creek and i have no problems paddling this section going upstream (in low water) as well as down. there is also a much more convenient take out at Rt. 3/2 that costs you a mile or so of water but significantly shortens the shuttle.
i have not yet used the new gauge upstream of this section for calibration, but if opequon creek at martinsburg is at 3' and sideling hill creek gauge is at 1.4' - the creek should be up. tilhance creek is very beautiful and has just about every kind of wildlife as well as nice cliffs. use the Rt. 3/2 take out. you will need close to 60 CFS on Hogue Creek to boat tihance....

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