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**Location & Facilities**
Cacapon Crossing is a public boat ramp located in Paw Paw, Hampshire County, near the Route 127 bridge over the Cacapon River. This access point serves paddlers and boaters launching onto the upper Cacapon River and provides parking for vehicles with trailers.
**What to Expect**
The Cacapon River at this location is characterized by small water conditions with riverwide ledges and fast water in sharp bends—ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking moderate paddling. The river is well-known among anglers for smallmouth bass fishing. This upper section offers a scenic run through West Virginia's backcountry. The ramp has an easy slope suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats.
**Nearby Services**
Several camping options are available within 10 miles, including Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite (reservable) and two hiker-biker overnight campsites, making this a convenient base for multi-day paddling trips. For current information on amenities, conditions, and any seasonal closures, contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, which maintains this public access site.