Lakefront swimming is available at the Cacapon Resort State Park lake Tuesday through Sunday. Summer beach hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entrance to the beach area is at the upper Ticket Booth at the Bathhouse. Access through the Snack Bar area is curtailed at this time. Visitors requiring ADA access should enter via the lower snack bar. The Lodge has an indoor pool and Nearby Berkeley Springs State Park also has an outdoor swimming pool.
There are 23 miles of hiking on 9 different trails throughout the park. No need to worry about getting lost, as hiking guides are available at the park office- make sure to grab a map when you check-in! Each trail offers a different physical challenge depending on skill levels, so there’s something for everyone.
Game courts are available at Cacapon for tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, fishing, wobble clay shooting, disc golf, mountain biking, and golf golf. Drive (rough road!) up to the observation deck on Cacapon Mountain for a unique opportunity to see views of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania all at once.
Triple-C Outfitters at Cacapon Resort offers guided horseback riding for guests. This family-operated riding stable has been in business for more than 22 years. Their horses are well-mannered and allow even beginners to experience the park on horseback. Visit triple-c-outfitters.com to learn more about operating schedule, trail rides and a photo gallery or call 304-258-1022 ext 6209.
There are Spa services located at the park and in nearby Berkley Springs. Look up Berkley Springs State Park for more information on the historic bath houses located there.
There is a restaurant located at the Park Lodge and Snack Bar at the beach. Outside the park there are a few BBQ places located on 522 between the park and Berkley Springs. Downtown Berkley Springs has a few options too- cafes, brewery, and a few other spots to grab a bite to eat. If you rent a cabin you also will have a full kitchen, and some Lodge rooms are equipped with a kitchenette. There are also public use charcoal grills throughout the park.