Merrimac Lake, Culpeper County, Virginia

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     Whitewater paddling is magnificent on Robinson River, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Culpeper Inn is a good spot to spend a night or two. High temperatures at Merrimac Lake throughout the days of summer are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Merrimac Lake dip into the 10's. Hughes River and  
   Hazel River has a splendid whitewater paddling spot close by, and it's a pleasant idea to stop at Bond Branch. Have a good hiking adventure along the Sams Ridge Trail, and camping at Cedar Mountain Campground is always a perfect experience.
This lake is so wonderful. Lakes are good; Mountain Run Lake is a lake that's next to Merrimac Lake; dry warm beds await you at Rodeway Inn Culpeper. Merrimac Lake gets a normal amount of annual rain; August is when you get the most
 
               rain here, and January meanwhile is the driest month.
Merrimac Lake beyond doubt is in the middle of a stunning outdoors paradise. While you're here at Merrimac Lake you can take a hike along the Broad Hollow Trail; a fine place to camp here at Merrimac Lake is Lake Anna State Park. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the White Rocks Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and needless to say, this is a wonderful neighborhood for people who like lakes, Lake Pelham is a lake in close proximity.

 
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Current weather conditions at Merrimac Lake, Culpeper County, Virginia
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Local climate location: WASHINGTON 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.45083
Longitude: -78.04056

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These outdoors activities are available near Merrimac Lake.
 Hotels Near Merrimac Lake:
Best Western Culpeper Inn, Culpeper, 1 miles away
Rodeway Inn Culpeper, Culpeper, 1 miles away
Microtel Culpeper, Culpeper, 1 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CULPEPER, Culpeper, 1 miles away
Comfort Inn Culpeper, Culpeper, 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Merrimac Lake:
Cedar Mountain Campground, Culpeper, 5 miles away
Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania, 13 miles away
Shenandoah Hills Campground, Madison, 17 miles away
 Whitewater Near Merrimac Lake:
Hughes River and Hazel River, Rappahannock/Culpepper CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II - 9.5 miles long (SR 603 to Route 522 Bridge)
Robinson River, Madison CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class II+ - 19 miles long (Syria to Locust Dale)
Covington River, Rapphannock CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Rappahannock School to Rush River)
 National Parks Near Merrimac Lake:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA, 51 miles away
Great Falls Park, McLean - VA, 65 miles away
Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA, 69 miles away
 Trails Near Merrimac Lake:
Sams Ridge Trail, Rappahannock County, 18 miles away
White Rocks Trail, Rappahannock County, 18 miles away
Broad Hollow Trail, Rappahannock County, 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Merrimac Lake:
Lake Pelham, Culpeper CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Mountain Run Lake, Culpeper CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Hughes River and Hazel River
If you are paddling the hazel this is a heads up when taking out at the low water bridge on monument mills road. The property owners there are real not so friendly. They think they own the river itself. Just a heads up....Some B and B's are near the put-in and take-out for the Hughes. La Bella Terra at 605 and 606 in Madison County is a weekend B and B in season (May-September)and near the take out. It also offers farmhouse dining on Sat. 540 547 2317....

Robinson River
12 miles away
Info available on canoe or kayak rental near Madison County?  Write me at gkbeach@aol.com, please, and thanks!...this is a fun stretch of whitewater. i have run numerous times and have enjoyed it every time i would recomend it for anyone. it has a few class 2-3 ledges that are lots of fun and uncountable gravel bars and small rock gardens....near the end there is a nice way to end your trip with a swimming hole complete with a rope swing and all!!!!...

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