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Access Site WV

Davis

Blackwater River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Davis, WV
County: Tucker County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.12747348, -79.46696995
78 Riverwalk Pl, Davis, WV 26260, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Blackwater River at Davis, WV Same River 0.1 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Blackwater River
4 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
V+ Put-in at this location 1. Below Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence
2.5 mi 241 ft/mi
I(II) This location is on this run 0.1. Beall Lane, Cortland to Camp 70 Rd river access ramp & dock
9.3 mi
II(III) Take-out at this location 0.5. Camp 70 Rd river access ramp & dock to Davis
3.9 mi 9 ft/mi
III-V Downstream from here (3.9 mi to put-in) 2. North Fork Confluence to Hendricks
7.4 mi 88 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Davis access point is located at the end of Camp 70 Road (approximately 4 miles from Davis) along the scenic flatwater section of the Blackwater River in Tucker County. This is an ADA-accessible boat launch facility offering improved ramp access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The launch provides convenient access to the calmer, more scenic upper section of the Blackwater River, making it suitable for paddlers of various skill levels.

Parking is available at the site, though overnight parking is not recommended. The ramp is accessed via a single-lane paved road just north of the nearby state park entrance. From here, paddlers can explore the flatwater sections of the Blackwater River or plan longer trips downriver. The proximity to Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (established in 1994) adds to the area's appeal for nature-oriented recreation.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Located within