Kayaking · Maryland
Kayaking in Maryland
4 outfitters across Maryland. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
3,394 mi
280 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
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Cities
4
Best season
Apr to Nov
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 4 outfitters listed in Maryland.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Canoe and Kayak | Annapolis | 4.9170 Google reviews |
| Atlantic Kayak Co | Indian Head | 4.7125 Google reviews |
| Valley Mill Kayak School | Germantown | 4.614 Google reviews |
| Chester River Kayak Adventures | Rock Hall | 4.320 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Maryland
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Maryland
- 3,394 mi
- River reaches
- 280
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 91
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Potomac River313 mi
- Susquehanna River150 mi
- Patuxent River110 mi
- North Branch Potomac River94 mi
- Choptank River85 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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