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Whitewater Runs on Potomac River

21 runs (13 nearby)

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here

V This location is on this run Clara Barton Parkway to C&O Canal

0.1 mi

III+(IV) Upstream from here (5.7 mi from take-out) 7. Little Falls

2.4 mi 15 ft/mi

IV(V) Upstream from here (6.9 mi from take-out) 2. Glebe Road to the Potomac

0.1 mi

I Upstream from here (9.1 mi from take-out) 6. Lock 10 to Sycamore Island

2.3 mi

II Upstream from here (11.5 mi from take-out) 5. Anglers Inn to Lock 10

4.2 mi

II-III(IV) Upstream from here (15.2 mi from take-out) 4. Sandy Beach/O-Deck to Anglers Inn

2.2 mi 8 ft/mi

V+ Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out) 3. Great Falls (Center Lines)

0.4 mi 100 ft/mi

IV-V(V+) Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out) 3. Great Falls (Fish Ladder)

0.4 mi 100 ft/mi

V+ Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out) 3. Great Falls (MD Lines)

0.4 mi 100 ft/mi

V Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out) 3. Great Falls (VA Lines)

0.4 mi 100 ft/mi

V+ Upstream from here (16.9 mi from take-out) 3. Through Great Falls (several runs)

0.4 mi

I Upstream from here (37.9 mi from take-out) 0.9 Point of Rocks to Mouth of Monocacy

6.2 mi

I-II Upstream from here (44.6 mi from take-out) 0.8 Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD to Point of Rocks MD

12.0 mi

These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.

II+ 56 mi away 0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD

5.5 mi 5 ft/mi

I 59 mi away 0.6 Shepherdstown, WV to Dargans Bend Boat Ramp

8.0 mi

I 66 mi away 0.5 Dam # 4 to Shepherdstown WV

12.0 mi

I 71 mi away 0.45 Williamsport to Dam #4

14.0 mi

I 74 mi away 0.4 Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground to Williamsport MD

16.7 mi

I 84 mi away 0.35 Hancock, MD to Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground

12.0 mi

I 97 mi away 0.3 Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Ramp to Hancock, MD

16.8 mi

I 107 mi away 0.2 Paw Paw Tunnel Campground to Fifteen Mile Creek Boat Landing

21.0 mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

Gravelly Point Boat Ramp provides easy access to the Potomac River for paddlers and small boaters in the Arlington, Virginia area. The paved ramp leads directly into the river, making it a convenient launch site for kayaks, canoes, and trailered motorboats.

The Potomac River at this location is wide and slow-moving, suitable for a variety of recreational uses. Paddlers can explore the shoreline and take in views of the Washington, D.C. skyline. Boaters can access the main channel of the river, with opportunities for fishing, cruising, and wildlife viewing.

Parking is available at the adjacent Fort Dupont Park, which also offers picnic facilities that can be reserved. Visitors should be aware of any ongoing construction projects that may impact access to the boat ramp. As with any waterway, paddlers and boaters should exercise caution, follow all applicable regulations, and wear appropriate safety gear.

Federal Facility Information

202-690-5152 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-served (no reservation required).Recreation
The varied seasonal activities at this spacious area east of the Anacostia River include: picnic areas, hiking trails, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, concerts and...

Overview
Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-served (no reservation required).Recreation
The varied seasonal activities at this spacious area east of the Anacostia River include: picnic areas, hiking trails, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, concerts and special events, mountain biking and youth programs. Visit Fort Dupont's Things to Do web page.Facilities
The three reservable picnic areas at Fort Dupont are::Picnic areas A and B at Randle Circle. Both of these offer picnic tables, a grill and a nearby restroom building and playground. Electricity is not available on site. These areas have street parking but there is also a larger parking lot less than 1/4 mile from the picnic area. This site is also close to several park nature trails and the Fort Dupont Activity Center that has exhibits and other information about the park. No other amenities are available. The Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) picnic area on Alabama Avenue. This area offers a picnic shelter, tables, grill and a fireplace. Electricity is not available on site. This site also has an adjacent parking lot with open space nearby for playing games but there are no formal ball fields. This is also in the historic area of the park that contains the earthwork remnants of Fort Dupont and interpretive signage that give the history of the fort. This picnic area also offers access to the seven-mile Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites in southeast Washington, D.C.. Natural Features
Fort Dupont Park has 376 rolling wooded acres (152 ha), and is one of the largest parks in Washington D.C. Oak, beech and maple trees cover the hillsides. There is also a large area of mountain laurel that blooms in the spring each year.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors may also enjoy:Frederick Douglass National Historic SiteSmithsonian Anacostia Community MuseumAnacostia Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk TrailKenilworth Park and Aquatic GardensFort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail,a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of Washington in southeast Washington, D.C., is accessible from Fort Dupont's Lanham Estates picnic area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (771) 233-3973.Charges & Cancellations
Half day $65.00. Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation.

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