Camping on the Mattawoman?

[Yak Diesel]

I'm camping at Smallwood park this Saturday and fishing the creek that evening and Sunday and was wondering if anybody had any experience with that part of the Mattawoman or if I should just drive to the other side and launch out of Slavins for better fishing. Any help's appreciated.

[Donsail68]

Slavin's is much more kayak friendly. You'll have wind and wave protection. As for fishing, there's bass everywhere on the Mattawoman.

[Capt Brady Bounds]

I'm camping at Smallwood park this Saturday and fishing the creek that evening and Sunday and was wondering if anybody had any experience with that part of the Mattawoman or if I should just drive to the other side and launch out of Slavins for better fishing. Any help's appreciated.

There's some sand dune islands in the upper part. A kayak can also launch at Mason Springs and come down the creek.