Bonds Landing River Access

Bonds Landing Access Point.  Directions: From I-70 W to I-68 W. Take exit 68 for Orleans Rd, keep left at the fork and follow signs for Orleans Rd S. Left at Orleans Rd NE. Right at Oldtown Orleans Rd SE. Left onto Carroll Rd. Left onto Kesacamp Rd. A sign will show the road to Bond's Landing. Vehicles with 4X4 capabilities can make a right onto Kasecamp Road from Carroll Road. This route is shorter but involves fording the stream (in season) twice.  A boat ramp at Bond's Landing here provides easy access to the Potomac River for boating, camping, and canoeing.  A canoe campsite is available on a first-come, first served basis at Bond's Landing.  This site provides access to a winding section of the Potomac River which is runnable year-round except after severe drought. Paddlers travel at approximately 1.5 miles per hour during normal water conditions. Though most of the way is flat or moving water, the river must be considered potentially dangerous at all times.  River currents are strong, deceptive and unpredictable.  Paddlers should always be aware of the weather forecast when preparing for a trip. Please report any problem to a Forest Service employee or call Park Watch at 1-800-825-7275 or Natural Resources Police 1-301-777-7771 or 1-800-628-9944.