Cacapon Resort State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cacapon Resort State Park
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Looking southeast from atop Cacapon Mountain
Cacapon Resort State Park Location in West Virginia
Location	Morgan, West Virginia, United States
Area	6,115 acres (24.75 km2)
Elevation	948 ft (289 m)
Established	1937-07-01

Cacapon Resort State Park is a huge park in West Virginia, USA. It opened in 1933 and covers about 6,115 acres. That's like over 4,600 football fields! You can find it on the eastern side of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County.

The highest spot in the park is called Panorama Overlook. It's about 2,320 feet (707 meters) high. This point is also the highest in all of Morgan County, offering amazing views.

What Can You Do at Cacapon Park?

Cacapon Resort State Park has lots of fun things to do and places to stay. It's a great spot for a family vacation or a quick getaway.

Places to Stay

• The Lodge: This is a big building with 124 rooms. It was recently updated in 2021.
• The Old Inn: A smaller, cozy place with 12 rooms.
• Cabins: There are 25 cabins available. Two of these are specially designed to be easy for people with disabilities to use.
• Bungalows: Smaller, efficient places to stay.

Fun Activities and Services

• Golf Course: The park has a beautiful 18-hole golf course. It was designed by a famous golf course architect named Robert Trent Jones.
• Lake Fun: You can go swimming in the lake. You can also rent rowboats and paddle boats to explore the water.
• Sports: There are courts for tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
• Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy horseback riding, fishing, and even a shooting range.
• Relaxation: Visit the Healing Waters Spa for some pampering.
• Food and Shopping: Grab a meal at the full-service restaurant or find souvenirs at the gift shop.
• Picnic Areas: Plenty of picnic shelters are available for outdoor meals.

Park Accessibility for Everyone

Cacapon Resort State Park works to make sure everyone can enjoy the park. Experts from West Virginia University checked the park's accessibility.

They found that the campground, picnic areas, and lake swimming are easy to use for people with disabilities. The park has also built two new cabins that are specially designed to be fully accessible. This means they have features that make them comfortable and easy to use for all visitors.

See Also

• List of West Virginia state parks