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Cacapon State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Cacapon Resort Park received its name from being located in the shadows of the wide expanse of Cacapon Mountain. This mountain is the highest peak in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia reaching an elevation of 2,300 feet. The Cacapon River parallels the mountain in a meandering route beneath the mountains western slope.
Cacapon (pronounced CaCApon) is a derivative of a Shawnee Indian word meaning "medicine waters". It refers to the areas renowned medicinal waters, which have been acclaimed throughout history for their healing powers. These waters come to the surface approximately ten miles from Cacapon at the nearby Berkeley Springs State Park.
Be sure to check out and stay updated with Cacapons new additions. Throughout 1999 several projects were completed. Among these new expansions was a new conference facility capable of seating up to 250 people and an elevator located in the lodge. Other additions are two new fully accessible guest cabins, upgraded and accessible day use restrooms and facilities.
We hope you will come visit and take advantage of everything Cacapon State Park has to offer.
Trails
Picnicking
Swimming
Swimming and boating are available at Cacapon Resort State Park Lake. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend the swimming area offers a wide sandy beach. Lifeguards are on duty daily throughout the summer. Row boats and paddle boats can be rented for a float across the lake. Take advantage of the game courts available, newly resurfaced tennis courts, paved basketball court or sand volleyball court.
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Nature Programs
Area Attractions
Cacapon Mountain Overlook
Just a short drive up the rugged Cacapon Mountain guests can enjoy an outstanding view of the valley below beholding Cacapon State Park. The overlook is accessible by vehicle May through October. Adventurous hikers can access this view year round.
Prospect Peak Scenic Overlook now known as the Panorama Overlook
This overlook is easily accessible by vehicle off the park on Route 9 where there is a roadside pull off. Once visited frequently by George Washington this headland overlooks the Potomac and Great Cacapon Valleys and three states WV, PA, MD.
Area Campgrounds
Cove Campgrounds
980 Cove Rd
Gore, VA
(540) 858-2882
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Shenandoah Valley Sportsman's
2473 Arden Nollville Rd
Inwood, WV
(304) 229-7715
Area Resorts and Lodging
Berkeley Lodge
303 N Mary St
Hedgesville, WV
(304) 754-8301
Walden Restaurant at the Woods Resort
1694 Mountain Lake Rd
Hedgesville, WV
(304) 754-7977
Elk Branch Lodge
2223 Sleepy Creek Rd
Hedgesville, WV
(304) 754-3622
Log Cabin Inn The
7536 Millstone Rd
Hancock, MD
(301) 678-5670
Coolfont Resort & Conference Center
3621 Cold Run Valley Rd
Berkeley Springs, WV
(304) 258-4500
Treetop House Restaurant
3621 Cold Run Valley Rd
Berkeley Springs, WV
(304) 258-4500
Cacapon State Park is in close proximity to the major population center of the east coast -s well as many scenic and historic features. From Washington DC, take the Beltway to I 270 North, Merge onto I 70 West toward Hagerstown, Merge onto US522 South to Cacapon State Park. Approximate distance 105 miles.
From Interstate 81 (Winchester, VA) take U.S. Route 522 north 27 miles to the park.
From the north on Interstate 81 (Pennsylvania) take Interstate 70 west to Hancock, MD then U.S. Route 522 south at Hancock, towards Berkeley Springs. The park is located 9 miles south from the town of Berkeley Springs.
From the west on Interstate 68 to Hancock, MD to 522 South towards Berkeley Springs.
Cacapon State Park