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Access Site WV

Welton Park - 2

South Branch Potomac River

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Petersburg, WV
County: Grant County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.00114581, -79.08443294
2105 Petersburg Gap Hwy, Petersburg, WV 26847, USA
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South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV Same River 5 mi away
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South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV Same River 9.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on South Branch Potomac River
8 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 This location is on this run 6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
16.0 mi
I-II Downstream from here (11.2 mi to put-in) 7. US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing near Sector
11.0 mi 10 ft/mi
I-II(III) Upstream from here (2.7 mi from take-out) 5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
15.0 mi
I-III+ Upstream from here (13.3 mi from take-out) 4. US 220 Bridge North of Upper Tract to Big Bend Campground
10.0 mi 25 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (18.9 mi from take-out) 3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
7.7 mi
I-II Upstream from here (25.2 mi from take-out) 2. CR 23 bridge near Thorn Creek confluence to Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence
10.2 mi
I-II Upstream from here (32.8 mi from take-out) 1. VA/ WV state line to CR 23 bridge near the confluence of Thorn Creek
13.1 mi
I-II Upstream from here (45.2 mi from take-out) 0. Confluence of Straight Creek to VA/Wv state line
1.0 mi
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About This Access Site
Welton Park - 2 is a boat ramp access point located in Petersburg, Grant County, West Virginia, offering convenient launch access to the South Branch Potomac River. This site includes trailer parking, making it suitable for both trailered boats and paddlers. The location sits within a scenic stretch of river known for wildlife viewing opportunities, including bald eagles, great blue herons, and little green herons.

From Welton Park, paddlers can explore approximately 12.5 miles of river with a mile-long pool nearby, providing relatively calm water conditions ideal for kayakers and canoeists. The South Branch Potomac is part of a well-developed network of 17 access points stretching 73.5 miles downstream to Green Spring, WV, making it easy to plan multi-day trips or arrange shuttle runs. This area is particularly appealing for those seeking wildlife viewing and easier float conditions in the summer months.