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Access Site WV

Willowwood

Greenbrier River • Howard Creek

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Hinton, WV
County: Summers County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.64366910, -80.80686710
5171 Greenbrier Dr, Hinton, WV 25951, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Greenbrier River at Hilldale, WV Same River 0.3 mi away
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Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV Same River 10.6 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Greenbrier River
10 runs (5 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 Put-in at this location 10. Willowood bridge (WV 3&12) to Bellepoint
5.4 mi 10 ft/mi
I-II(III) Take-out at this location 09. Talcott to Willowood Bridge (WV 3&12)
11.0 mi 10 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (12.9 mi from take-out) 08. Fort Spring to Alderson
6.4 mi 10 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (19.5 mi from take-out) 07. Ronceverte to Fort Spring
8.9 mi 10 ft/mi
I(III) Upstream from here (36.5 mi from take-out) 06. Spring Creek to Anthony
8.7 mi 10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Willowwood is a public boat ramp managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, located in Hinton along the Greenbrier River in Summers County. This access point provides a convenient launch location for paddlers and boaters exploring this popular Appalachian waterway.

**River Character & Recreation**
The Greenbrier River is an intermediate-friendly paddling destination suitable for canoeists and kayakers, with most sections featuring moving Class I water and some Class II or II+ rapids. The river corridor offers scenic views typical of southern Appalachia. From Willowwood, paddlers have easy access to quality paddling in this portion of the river. The area also provides proximity to other notable recreation areas, including Bluestone National Scenic River and Bluestone Lake, West Virginia's third-largest lake.

**Nearby Services**
For those planning extended trips, the Greenbrier River Campground (located between Fort Spring and Alderson) offers camping facilities, boat rentals, and shuttle services to help plan multi-day paddling adventures. Alderson Access, another public ramp, is located downstream and provides options for shuttle trips.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Bluestone National Scenic River Located within
Bluestone Lake Located within