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Access Site WV

Romney Bridge

South Branch Potomac River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Romney, WV
County: Hampshire County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.33944218, -78.77645049
86QF+QC Romney, WV, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV Same River 9.9 mi away
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South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV Same River 19 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Branch Potomac River
8 runs (4 nearby)
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
I-II Upstream from here (9.6 mi from take-out) 7. US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing near Sector
11.0 mi 10 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (20.6 mi from take-out) 6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
16.0 mi
I-II(III) Upstream from here (34.0 mi from take-out) 5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
15.0 mi
I-III+ Upstream from here (44.6 mi from take-out) 4. US 220 Bridge North of Upper Tract to Big Bend Campground
10.0 mi 25 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Located in Romney, Hampshire County, WV on the South Branch Potomac River, this boat ramp provides access via Rt. 28/50 bridge. To reach the put-in, follow County Rd 3/Springfield Slanesville Pike from Romney (continuing straight rather than turning toward town) for approximately 2 miles along the river until you see a pull-off on your right.

**Facilities & Suitability:** Romney Bridge is a maintained West Virginia DNR public access site suitable for kayaks, canoes, and trailed boats. The South Branch Potomac River offers multiple access points in this region, making it popular for paddling and fishing. From this put-in, paddlers typically run downstream to Blue Beach bridge (approximately 5 miles) as a common take-out point. Water conditions and gradient vary seasonally, so check current water levels before paddling.

**Planning Your Visit:** As part of West Virginia's network of over 500 public access sites, this location ranges from developed facilities to more rustic access points. The WVDNR maintains these sites for public use. Before launching, confirm current conditions with local resources, as the Potomac's flow and levels can change significantly with weather and season.