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Access Site WV

Shannondale Springs Water Management Area Access

Shenandoah River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Shannondale, WV
County: Jefferson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.22513728, -77.82056352
65GH+3Q Shannondale, WV, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Shenandoah River at Millville, WV Same River 4.3 mi away
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S F Shenandoah River at Front Royal, VA Same River 30 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Shenandoah 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
I-II Take-out at this location 1. VA 7 to Bloomery Bridge Boat Ramp WV
14.0 mi 5 ft/mi
I-II Downstream from here (2.1 mi to put-in) 2. Bloomery Bridge Boat Ramp to Millville, WV
4.6 mi 10 ft/mi
II-III Downstream from here (4.2 mi to put-in) 3. Millville, WV to Harpers Ferry (Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD)
6.1 mi 7 ft/mi
I(II) Upstream from here (8.5 mi from take-out) 0.9 Route 50 to VA 7
14.8 mi 3 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Shannondale Springs offers a public paved boat ramp providing convenient access to the Main Stem Shenandoah River in Jefferson County, WV. The ramp launches into a nice pool, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. This access point is located within the Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area in the Appalachian Mountains region. Note that camping is not permitted at the WMA itself, though Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite is available within 10 miles.

The Shenandoah River at this location supports fishing for smallmouth bass, rock bass, channel catfish, and panfish, making it appealing for multi-purpose recreation. Nearby paddlers can explore downstream to Moulton Park (approximately 3 miles), or take advantage of proximity to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. For specific information about launch conditions, fees, or facility amenities, contact the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, which maintains this and other river access points in the region.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite
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Nearby Recreation Areas
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Located within