Savage River Releases for 2008

2008 Savage River Whitewater Releases

In efforts to further the access of great whitewater in Garrett County, the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) (with the help of many local organizations and businesses), is excited to help facilitate the 2008 Savage River Releases. Currently, the tentative release schedule is as follows:

Sunday, July 6; Sunday, Aug 3; Sunday, Aug 31

The release schedule will be dependent on many factors including, but not limited to, weather and temperature of the lake. Please return to our web site to check for the latest update on the release schedule.

Savage River Release scheduled for Sunday, July 6 is ON
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Volume: 1000 CFS

Parking is at the put-in off of Savage River Road below the Reservoir Dam.

You must sign an ASCI Liability Waiver to put on the river, (required by the UPRC and NewPage) you must be 18 or older, or have a parent present to sign the waiver. Shuttle provided by the Adventure Sports Institute at Garrett College (donations are encouraged to help cover gas and labor costs)

Please note: We are guests and stewards of the Savage River Watershed Community, businesses and residents alike. Be courteous, be attentive to your surroundings, leave no trace, help your fellow boaters, river guides, neighbors and facilitators so we may have the opportunity to continue to enjoy one of nature’s finest rivers in its wildest form.

Thank you –

your friends at ASCI

Special Thanks to:
New Page/Luke Paper Company
Maryland Upper Potomac River Commission (UPRC)
Maryland State Police
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
US Army Corps of Engineers
Garrett College and the Adventure Sports Institute
AW American Whitewater
Precision Rafting