Cacapon Resort State Park

Cacapon Resort State Park is a 6000-acre property in West Virginia's eastern panhandle with mountains and dense forests throughout. The facility includes a main lodge with meeting spaces, modern cabins with stone fireplaces, and a mountain lake for recreation.

The park was built during the 1930s as part of the New Deal with help from the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened officially in 1937. Most of the existing buildings and infrastructure were completed in the early 1940s.

The name Cacapon comes from the Shawnee language and means medicine waters, referring to the mineral springs found at nearby Berkeley Springs State Park. Visitors can sense today how water's healing properties have drawn people to this region for generations.

The park features 20 miles (32 kilometers) of hiking trails with varying difficulty levels and water activities on the mountain lake. Visitors should wear proper footwear for trails and be prepared for elevation changes throughout the grounds.

A championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones opened here in 1973 and remains a major draw for the park. The course blends into the mountainous landscape and attracts players throughout the region.

Location: West Virginia

Elevation above the sea: 387 m

Website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/cacapon-resort-state-park

GPS coordinates: 39.50580,-78.30000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02