The official Site of
Cacapon Resort State Park
Things to Do
Hiking
Cacapon Resort State Park encompasses over 6,000 acres. Over 20 miles of trails maintained for the hikers visiting the park. From a leisure walker to an avid hiker, Cacapon has a trail to suit you. Park map and trail guides are available at the front desk. Check out the other great recreational opportunities of the Berkeley Springs area.
Cacapon Resort Trail Map
Go to hiking trail descriptions
Wobble Clay (Trap) Shooting Range
Cacapon Resort’s newest outdoor sport activity is trap shooting, one of the three major forms of competitive clay pigeon shooting (shotgun shooting at clay targets). A fee based activity, each shooter has twenty-five shots per round with all shooting done under the authority of a range supervisor. The trap range does not require a hunting license but does require a reservation.
Hours of Operation:
Reservations are accepted year-round, seven days a week, weather permitting. Reservations are required. Call 304-258-1022.
Reservations hours:
September – May – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Memorial Day – Labor Day – 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fees:
Fees are inclusive of sales tax.
Wobble Trap Range Full (complete) Package: $23 round/per person
Range provides: All equipment necessary. Shotgun use, shells, clay targets, shooting vest, eye/ear protection. Range supervision.
Wobble Trap Range Clays Only Package: $7 round/per person
Customer provides: personal firearm and shells.
Range provides: use of shooting vest, eye/ear protection, clay targets. Range supervision.
Read what folks are saying “Pull pull, Wobble wobble. Bang bang”
For more Wobble Clay range information and use guidelines (pdf)
Horseback Riding
Well-mannered horses and experienced guides allow even the beginner to enjoy Mother Nature on horseback with Triple “C” Outfitters located at Cacapon State Park. Each ride is accompanied by an experienced guide that will lead you through the bridle trails of Cacapon. Pony rides are available for those a little less experienced.
Go to Horseback Riding trips, trails and fees
Golf Course
At 2,300 feet, the championship golf course at Cacapon, designed by golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr., makes prime use of the rolling foothills at the base of the ridge.
Go go more Cacapon Golf information and packages
Nature and Recreation Programs
The Nature Center offers a variety of nature and recreation programs year-round. The programs are both educational and exciting, offering unique perspectives into the natural history of the area while offering a better understanding of flora, fauna, geology and other nature-based characteristics.
Nature Center programs are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and Tuesday through Saturday from September through May.
Go to our Nature Programs page
Swimming and Boating
Lake front swimming is available at Cacapon Resort State Park Lake. Summer beach hours are from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Days of operation will be weekends, Saturday and Sunday from May 26 through September 3, 2012, and every day from June 2 through August 19.
2012 Beach Date Calendar
Open May 26-28
Open seven days a week, June 2 – August 19
Open August 25-26
Open September 1-3
Closed August 20-24 and 27-31.
Dates subject to change.
Game Courts
Take advantage of the game courts available at Cacapon.
- Tennis courts
- Paved basketball court
- Sand volleyball court
Hours may vary during the season, so it is always a good idea to call regarding hours or rates.
Fishing
Two areas at the park, the lake and reservoir, offer fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked in the spring for trout fishing, but other fish that can be caught are bass, catfish and blue gill. The reservoir is not stocked. Nearby fishing opportunities include the Potomac River and Cacapon River. Anyone under the age of 15 does not need a West Virginia Fishing License but must be accompanied by a licensed adult. Anglers over 15 years of age are required to obtain a fishing license with proper stamps. Short term fishing licenses are sold at Cacapon Lodge.
