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Access Site WV

Wardensville

Cacapon River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Wardensville, WV

County: Hardy County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 39.09213795, -78.58690257

104 Williams St N, Wardensville, WV 26851, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Cacapon River near Great Cacapon, WV Same River 37 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

II-III(IV) Take-out Lost - 2. WV 55 Bridge 3.7 miles above Wardensville to WV 259 Bridge below Wardensville

40 ft/mi

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Current Conditions

-- • 55.00-250.00 cfs

Waites Run near Wardensville, WV

Whitewater Runs on Cacapon River

5 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 Downstream from here (5.8 mi to put-in) 1. Capon Lake Whipple Truss Bridge to Capon Bridge, WV

15.0 mi

II Downstream from here (17.7 mi to put-in) 2. US 50 at Capon Bridge to WV 127 (Bloomery) Bridge

11.6 mi 10 ft/mi

I-II Downstream from here (24.4 mi to put-in) 3. WV 127 Bridge Bloomery to Cacapon Crossing/Wolf Hollow

9.4 mi

I-II Downstream from here (27.2 mi to put-in) 4. Cacapon Crossings/Wolf Hollow to Stoney Creek Store, Largent, WV

9.2 mi

I-II Downstream from here (30.2 mi to put-in) 5. Stoney Creek Store, Largent to Fishers Ford

9.1 mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

The Wardensville public boat ramp provides easy access to the Cacapon River with a gentle slope leading directly to the water's edge. The facility includes parking for 10-20 vehicles and is maintained by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. This location is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to launch on a manageable section of river.

The Cacapon River is popular with paddlers and anglers seeking a small-water paddling experience, particularly those targeting smallmouth bass. From this access point near the town of Wardensville in Hardy County, you'll have good options for both day trips and longer paddles along this scenic waterway. The ramp's easy access and public parking make it a convenient starting point for exploring this region of West Virginia's river system.