Potomac River (canoe/camp/fish)
Cottonwood Island (July 1997)
     You won't find Cottenwood island mentioned on any map,  but it does exist, at least for now (river islands often wash away when the Potomac floods).  We have developed a habit of naming a camping area that we like.  If it doesn't already have a name, we give it one, and from that day on we refer to that area by its new name.  As you may have already imagined there are cottonwoods on this island, and one tree in particular is huge.  The island is one of several in the area large enough to support 6-10 campers.  Directions:  Take Rt. 190 N  from the Washington Capital Beltway(I-495). Continue on 190 through Potomac Md. to Violettes Lock Rd. Proceed to Parking area.
See maps and picture description of the trip below.

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