Cacapon Resort State Park
Cacapon Resort State Park, sitting in the shadows of eastern West Virginia's highest peak, offers 6,000 acres of outdoor activities year-round.
The park provides lake activities such as swimming and fishing, hiking opportunities, and cabins in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The word Cacapon is a derivative of a Shawnee Indian word meaning "medicine waters," a reference to the area's mineral waters that have been renowned throughout history for their healing powers.
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Park Hours:
- Sunrise to Sunset
(Note: Many places fill to capacity on busy, nice weather days, especially holiday weekends. Please call ahead or visit the official website to get the most up-to-date information before visiting.)
Fees
No Fee
Activities
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Outdoor Adventures
- Swimming
History
Cacapon State Park was constructed by the Federal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on land that had been clear-cut for its viable timber in the early 20th century. It officially opened July 1, 1937. Most of the construction of the park took place in the 1940s by CCC workers, with additional construction of cabins and the lodge in the 1950s.
The famous Robert Trent Jones golf course was added to the park in 1973, advancing it to the status of a resort park.
