Resources

Explore the Potomac Heritage Trail by paddling the waterways

NPS Photo / Guell

The following list was drafted in 2012 through a partnership with the River Management Society. Please contact us with corrections and suggestions for additions.

• American Canoe Association & Paddling.net: Inter-active map of verified and unverified river and creek access sites
• American Whitewater: access and water levels
• C & O Canal Plan Your Visit: Campsites, maps, canoeing and kayaking ideas
• C & O Canal Trust Canal Quarters: Stay in one of the historic lockhouses
• Potomac Riverkeeper Network: annual series of paddling events
• Interstate Commission of the Potomac River Basin: resources and understanding the Potomac
• Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: water trails and maps
• Maryland Department of Natural Resources: river access, maps, fishing regulations, tide finder
• Potomac River Guide - Locations for boat ramps, canoe/kayak access, camping spots, points of interest
• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation: state parks along the Potomac River; access; water trails
• Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries: river access
• West Virginia Department of Natural Resources: river access
• USGS - Water flows

Outfitters

Youghiogheny River

• For a current list of outfitters on the upper Yough, see the visitor Web site forGarrett County. For the middle Yough, see the Laurels Highlands Web site. Farther down (north), see Youghiogheny Outfitters Canoes and Kayaking Pittsburgh and Venture Outdoors.

North Branch Potomac River

• Harpers Ferry Adventure Center
• Precision Rafting
• River & Trail Outfitters
• River Riders

Upper Potomac River

• Allegany Expeditions
• Tom's Run Outfitters
• Western Maryland Adventures

Middle Potomac River

• Harpers Ferry Adventure Center
• River & Trail Outfitters
• River Riders

Immediate DC area:

• Canoe Kayak and Paddle Company
• Dave Brown's Canoeing Adventures
• Liquid Adventures Kayak School
• Outdoor Excursions
• Potomac Kayaking Company
• Potomac Paddle Sports
• Potomac River Outfitters
• Valley Mill Kayak School

Tidal Potomac

• Fletcher's Cove
• Thompson Boat Center
• Jack's Boat House
• Atlantic Kayak Company