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Two Ways to Ride
Guests will have two options for enjoying the rides during the weekend:
Individual ride tickets available for $1 each, with most rides requiring 3–5 tickets
Unlimited daily ride wristbands for $20 per day
Please note that a new wristband is required for each day of the even...
Annual Meeting Scheduled for June 13
The River Bend Membership Corporation Annual Meeting has officially been scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the lower ranger station. Members will gather to conduct general RBMC business, including discussions and possible voting on Pa...
The Upper Potomac River basin continues to face serious drought conditions this May, with nearly 93% of the watershed classified in severe drought. River flows are hovering near some of the lowest levels recorded in more than 130 years, creating growing concerns across the region. Low water level...
Sampling season is officially underway, and volunteers were busy collecting the first water samples of the year. With mild weather and inviting river conditions please remember these bacteria results only reflect the immediate river access areas and do not represent the entire river. As always, i...
Get ready for a great time at the Cornhole Tournament this Saturday, May 9th, at the Water Tower Pavilion! Pre-signups are available at Lot 48-7, with payouts for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Bring your own bags and beer, but extra bags will be available if needed. The tournament begins at 2:...
Member Sponsored Bands booked, funded, or organized by individual members—not by RBMC board or management. Contact the Member Band Coordinator
In a troubling development, Potomac River has been named the most endangered river in America by American Rivers. The designation highlights growing concerns over inadequately regulated data center development along its banks. Compounding the issue, a recent historic sewage spill has further thre...
Sorry for the late notice! We usually share our schedule much earlier, but we’ve been busy behind the scenes working on something new and exciting for this season. Butch has teamed up with another league that runs a successful “league night,” and we’re bringing that same concept to River Bend. W...
Scattered showers may start the week, but don’t let that fool you—more widespread, steady rain is expected by mid-week. While rivers could rise to Action stage in a few spots (about a 30% chance), conditions aren’t pointing toward flooding right now. Still, things can change as rain totals build....
Cool, sunny, and dry conditions continue through mid-afternoon across the region. Clouds increase late, with a few showers possible this evening as a quick disturbance passes through. Behind it, cooler air settles in for the weekend with brisk days and chilly nights. Frost or a freeze is possible...
The latest Drought Map shows conditions holding steady or slightly worsening across the southern Mid-Atlantic region. Little to no precipitation is expected in these areas through Monday, allowing dryness to persist. Rivers and streams will remain steady or gradually fall as runoff stays limited....
Good Morning, it’s FRIDAY May 1! Happy New Month—today brings the first 8PM sunset and a Full Moon. Starts sunny and chilly with inland temps in the 30s, then rain showers tonight, mainly north. Saturday stays mostly cloudy with more rain south; next week trends warmer with storm chances Wed–Thu....
Backyards Tournament this Saturday 5/2/26 at Williamsport Boat Ramp from 7 PM to 2 AM. Entry is $50 per boat. Mixed bag.
Recreation Event Reschedule: The Video Game Battle scheduled for Sat. 05/09 has been postponed. A new date has not yet been set. Once it is confirmed, the membership will be informed.
Bar Menu April 30
The May General Membership Meeting will be held on the third Saturday of the month—Saturday, May 16th at 10 AM. This adjustment is being made to accommodate Mother’s Day weekend. Please plan accordingly and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
Members are reminded that feeding wildlife anywhere within the park is prohibited, including feeding deer or placing salt licks on lots.
This reminder follows a recent response involving the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and is especially important because River Bend is located within Be...