Posted in West Virginia Nature June 18, 2021 by

The Underrated Beach With The Whitest, Most Pristine Sand In West Virginia

You probably don’t think of West Virginia when you think of going to the beach, but we do have some sandy shores on the edges of our beautiful lakes. There’s one lake with an especially beautiful beach area: Cacapon Resort State Park. This is one beach that is highly underrated in West Virginia.

Cacapon Resort State Park is located on the eastern slopes of the picturesque Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County.
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The park has a lodge, cabins, and plenty of things to do including hiking, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, and even geocaching. It's the perfect place for a family getaway.
Nestled in the forest area of the park is a scenic lake, which is one of the most pristine swimming holes in West Virginia.
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The lake offers fishing, boating, and swimming.
The pristine sand of the beach area makes this the perfect spot to take in the sun. And kids will have a blast building sandcastles and splashing in the water. This is perhaps one of the best beaches in West Virginia.
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The beach usually opens for the season on Memorial Day weekend each year and then closes for the season Labor Day weekend.
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After a relaxing day at the beach, you'll be refreshed to explore the rest of the park!
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The 115-acre park also has hiking, horseback riding, and sports facilities.

Have you visited this underrated beach in West Virginia before? If so, please tell us about your experience in the comments and share any pictures you have.

You’ll find Cacapon Resort State Park at:

Address: 818 Cacapon Lodge Dr, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-3300

If you’d like to see more around the Berkeley Springs area, see why this town is like something out of a fairy tale.

Address: Cacapon Resort State Park, N Fork Cabin Ln, Unger, WV 25411, USA
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Underrated Beach In West Virginia

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With so many places to cool off in the summer, you can check out these 10 must-visit West Virginia swimming holes. The Blue Hole by Morgantown is the most popular and you can see why if you go, Audra State Park along the Middle Fork River has some of the most pristine water you can swim in, and if you enjoy waterfall swimming holes, head to Glade Creek in Raleigh County which has some of the best ones in the state.

Are there any waterfall hikes in West Virginia?

Yes! There are several lovely waterfall hikes you can take in the Mountain State and some of them are along short, easy trails. One of the tallest waterfalls in the state, Cathedral Falls, can be accessed via a very short and sweet hike. To access Sandstone Falls along New River, take a half-mile long trail through beautiful scenery. This waterfall actually spans 150 feet across, making it quite a worthwhile trek. You can learn more about these and other waterfall hikes in our previous post. 

What are some of the best beaches in West Virginia?

You may be surprised to find out that West Virginia is home to many gorgeous beaches despite being a landlocked state. But you can find a stretch of sand along many lakes and rivers where you can spend the day swimming and relaxing. Read this article to find out about five gorgeous beaches in West Virginia that you must check out this summer. 

 

Address: Cacapon Resort State Park, N Fork Cabin Ln, Unger, WV 25411, USA