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Hiking
Cacapon Resort State Park encompasses over 6,000 acres. Over 20 miles of trails abound for the hiker 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.

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.

Read what folks are saying  “Pull pull, Wobble wobble. Bang bang”

Reservations: 304-258-1022

For more Wobble Clay range information and use guidelines (pdf)

Horseback Riding

Triple “C” Outfitters operates the stables at Cacapon Resort and offers guests a great horseback riding experience.    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.

Guided Trail Rides and Rates

• Guided Trail Rides (approximately 1 hour) through the beautiful ridge tops of Cacapon Resort State Park – $24
• Lunch Ride (approximately 3 hours) Park a sacked lunch and join us o a ride that leads you’re a little deeper into the natural setting of Cacapon – $65

Specialty Rides

• Moonlight Ride:  Enjoy a moonlit ride under the stars. 
  This ride is booked only during certain moon phases.  Call for availability. Minimum 6 riders.
• Day Trip: Come join us for a full day of riding in the back country of  Cacapon. 
  Rides last approximately six hours and eventually climbs to the top of the rugged Cacapon Mountain.  Minimum 4 riders.
• Overnight Ride: Looking for adventure?  Enjoy an evening of horseback riding, dinner and an overnight camp out.  Followed by breakfast and a morning ride back to the stables.  Call for more information.  Minimum 8 riders.

Horseback riding – Stable operation hours

April & May - open weekends with weekday riding with advanced reservations
Memorial Day - Labor Day - open daily except Mondays
September - November - open weekends with weekday riding with advanced reservations

Miscellaneous information

• Riders must be 10 years of age or older. 
• Younger riders at the discretion of the trail guide. 
• All children must be accompanied by an adult. 
• No riders under eight years of age. 
• For your safety, only one rider per horse.

For reservations or additional stable/horseback riding information
You may call 304-258-1022 Ext.170 or After Hours Call 304-258-4230.

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.

Let Cacapon State Park naturalists help you further enjoy the outdoors with interpretive activities such as bird walks, night hikes, crafts and building campfires. Such activities are perfect for corporate team building outings and family reunions. E-mail the park naturalist for more information.

Nature Center programs are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and Tuesday through Saturday from September through May.

Swimming, Boating & Games
Swimming and boating are available at Cacapon Resort State Park Lake. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend the swimming area offers a wide sandy beach. Lifeguards are on duty daily throughout the summer. Row boats and paddle boats can be rented for a float across the lake. Take advantage of the game courts available, tennis courts, paved basketball court or sand volleyball court. Hours may vary during the season, so it is always a good idea to call regarding hours or rates.

Cacapon Beach Hours – 2009
May 23-25 – Open
May 26-29 – Closed
May 30 - August 23 – Open 7 days a week
August 24-28 – Closed
August 29, 30 – Open
August 31 to September 4 – Closed
September 5-7 – Open

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, those over 15 are required to obtain one with proper stamps. Short term fishing licenses are sold at the Lodge.

Nearby Attractions

Only approximately 10 miles north from Cacapon Stare Park is the town of Berkeley Springs. It offers over a dozen little quaint unique and specialty shops. One can also just sit back and enjoy a relaxing massage or mineral bath at one of our local spas. In the mood for Chinese, Mexican, Italian, or a gourmet cuisine, satisfy your taste buds with dinner at one of the many restaurants. While staying at the park, take in a movie at the Star Theater, a nostalgic movie theater where 50 cents will rent one of the velvet sofas, or take advantage of programs set up by the Morgan Art Council which range from free concerts in Berkeley Springs State Park every Saturday afternoon in July and August to an active Ice House Theater Project and exhibit gallery. The Ice House also offers concerts, art classes and youth theater.

In the mood for some outlet shopping, the Hagerstown Outlet Mall is approximately 46 miles from Cacapon State Park. This beautiful center provides more than 450 square feet of famous brand names at great prices. You will find more than 100 designer and specialty outlet stores. Hagerstown also offers, for your shopping convenience, the Valley Mall which has a variety of stores including Macy’s, Sears, JC Penny, Victoria Secrets and The Gap. Also for your shopping enjoyment, there are several little strip malls where you will find Wal-Mart, PetSmart, Target and Kohl’s. Want to take in a movie while in Hagerstown, there is the Valley Mall Cinemas, located in the Valley Mall or the Hagerstown Cinema 10, located on Leitersburg Pike.

Martinsburg, WV, is situated along the old Cumberland Trail and only 36 miles from Cacapon State Park. While in Martinsburg take a stroll through the Martinsburg Mall, which offers stores such as Sears, JC Penny and The BonTon to name a few. Movie goers can take in a movie at the Hoyts Theater located adjacent to the mall. Dine at one of the many restaurants or enjoy a live musical presentation at the Apollo Theater.

Shepherdstown, WV, may be the oldest town in West Virginia. Only 43 miles from Cacapon State Park, Shepherdstown is situated on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River. Noted for its fine cuisine, the gourmet restaurants offer an array of cultural foods. Many of the town’s historical buildings on German Street are home to quaint little gift shops and bakeries. Shepherdstown provides live entertainment such as music, drama and other elements of the arts.

Charles Town, WV, is home to Charles Town Races & Slots. Only 47 miles from Cacapon State Park, Charles Town Races & Slots offers a spectacular gaming facility, thoroughbred racing all year round, superb restaurants and a spacious food court. Action, excitement and true West Virginia hospitality is enjoyed by all.

Harpers Ferry, WV, 53 miles from Cacapon State Park, offers visitors a chance to step back in time. This quaint, historic community is situated on the banks of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Join a guided ranger tour, visit the exhibits and museums, or just stroll the streets of this historic town. Noted for John Brown’s raid in 1859, which set the country in motion toward civil war, and being a refugee camp for thousands of runaway slaves, the Harpers Ferry area has served in a pivotal role in the nation’s history.

The Battle of Antietam is noted as one of the bloodiest one day battles in American History. The Antietam Battlefield is located in Sharpsburg, Maryland, seventy miles from Cacapon State Park. The best way to view the battlefield is to take the self-guided driving tours. But walking and biking are encouraged.

Twenty six miles south of Cacapon State Park and nestled in the breathtaking Shenandoah Valley lies the home of Patsy Cline, Winchester, Virginia. Visit Old Town Winchester, a vital market place for many years, it is located within the heart of the Historic District. The Apple Blossom Mall offers 90 specialty stores, anchored by Belk, JC Penny and Sears. Movie goers have a choice of either the Apple Blossom Cinemas or the Center Cinemas. Winchester also offers a wide assortment of restaurants to satisfy anyone’s taste buds.

Cacapon Resort State Park
818 Cacapon Lodge Drive
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304-258-1022
1-800-CALL-WVA
cacaponstateparkinfo@wvdnr.gov