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Virginia
South Branch Potomac River
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 1,235 cfs
- Average current
- 1.1 ft/s
- Gradient
- 67.5 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 875 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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South Branch Potomac River
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About this water
South Branch Potomac River is an 8.9-mile paddling stretch near Blue Grass, Virginia. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 1,235 cfs and a gradient of about 67.5 feet per mile.
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~14 min drive
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A worthwhile stop near Virginia.
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~35 min drive
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Scotts Ford Public Access Site
~57 min drive
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Morris Hill Campground
~1h 17m drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.
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~44 min drive
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~1h 4m drive
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Jackson River
~14 min drive
Jackson River is a 5.5-mile paddling stretch near Monterey, Virginia. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 45 cfs and a gradient of about 72.4 feet per mile.
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~1h 11m drive
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