Mattox Creek offers 13.03 kilometers of protected tidal creek paddling near Colonial Beach, Virginia, flowing into the Potomac River. This scenic waterway features calm waters ideal for kayaking and canoeing, with abundant wildlife including waterfowl, herons, and ospreys along wooded shorelines. Paddlers enjoy sheltered conditions, historic Colonial Beach access, and opportunities to explore one of the Potomac's most beautiful tributary creeks.