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Charles County Water Trails

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Two paddlers move downstream on the Monocacy River beneath wooded banks in Maryland.
Monocacy River Water Trail paddling contextPhoto by Saki / National Park Service · National Park Service public-agency image
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Your tripChapel Point State Park to Port Tobacco MarinaApproximately 2.5 miles from Chapel Point to Port Tobacco Marina in the Port Tobacco River · 2–5 hours depending on tide · moderate
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These Charles County Water Trails routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 4 scored routes across Charles County / Southern Maryland. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

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Charles County Water Trails routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

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Where can I paddle the Charles County Water Trails?

Paddle Today tracks 4 Charles County Water Trails routes across Charles County / Southern Maryland. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Charles County Water Trails water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 2 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Charles County Water Trails route is best today?

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