Potomac

This section will not be of much interest to whitewater boaters, since it mostly consists of dead flatwater behind two Dams (the Potomac Edison Power Williamsport power plant Dam and C&O Canal Dam #4), but is included to be inclusive of most of the non-tidal Potomac River.  The put-in is at the confluence of Conococheague Creek with the Potomac at Williamsport, MD.   Shortly after the trip begins, there is a portage on river right around a four foot dam at a power plant.  Approach the Dam from upstream with caution.  Cumberland Valley Hiker/Biker Campground is about 4.4 miles below Williamsport.  Opequon Junction campsite is about 8.9 miles below Williamsport.  Take-out is  on river left about a half a mile above Dam # 4.  A run from Williamsport to Dam #4 is about 14 miles long.