Located just outside Berkeley Springs, Cacapon Resort State Park spans more than 6,000 acres in the scenic mountains of the Eastern Panhandle. Positioned along a folded mountain ridge, the park blends resort-level amenities with immersive outdoor recreation, making it one of the most complete destinations in the West Virginia State Park system.

Check out WV State Parks Website for more information regarding Cacapon Resort, here you will find information on:

• Resort Amenities & Dining
• Hiking (scroll to the bottom for the AllTrails Map)
• Golfing
• Mountain Biking
• The Almost Heaven Swing
• Water Recreation
• Horseback Riding
• The Nature Center
• Healing Waters Spa

Lodging & Resort Amenities

Cacapon delivers a full-service resort experience with:

• A modern lodge
• Cabin rentals ranging from rustic to vacation-style
• Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center
• Conference and event spaces
• Pet-friendly accommodations

Dining at Cacapon Resort State Park

Prospects Restaurant

The park’s main dining venue offers:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
• Seasonal menus and regional flavors
• Indoor dining with scenic views
• Fully stocked bar with local craft beer options and weekly specials

Accessibility, EV Charging & Visitor Amenities

Accessibility

• ADA-accessible lodge rooms and facilities
• Accessible trails and public areas
• Overlook access near parking areas

EV Charging

• Level 2 EV charging stations available on-site
• Free charging for guests and visitors

Additional Amenities

• Nature center and interpretive programming
• Sporting clays and outdoor recreation facilities
• Picnic areas, playgrounds, and group spaces
• Year-round events and seasonal programming

Cacapon  offers miles of hiking trails across varied terrain, from forested valleys to ridge-top viewpoints.  Continue to the bottom of this page for the Alltrails map of Cacapon Resort State Park.

Our Favorite Hikes:

• Cacapon Ridge Trail – 1.2 mile easy loop with sweeping ridgeline views
• The Ziler Loop – 5.1 miles hard loop that climbs the mountain and rewards views of the valley below
• The Ziler Trail to Overlook Trail – ~8 mile out and back that leads to the Almost Heaven Swing and Cacapon Overlook

Whether you’re looking for a short walk or a more challenging climb, the park’s trail system supports a wide range of experiences.

Championship Golf by Robert Trent Jones Sr.

One of the park’s defining features is its 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..

Set against sweeping mountain views, the course features:

• Dramatic elevation changes
• Wide fairways with strategic bunkering
• Scenic vistas throughout the round

Opened in the 1970s, the course helped transform Cacapon into a true resort destination and remains one of the premier public golf experiences in West Virginia.

Cacapon has quickly become one of West Virginia’s top mountain biking destinations.

• Over 20+ miles of trails with ongoing expansion
• Flow trails, technical descents, and beginner-friendly routes
• Skills areas and professionally built trail systems

Riders consistently highlight the quality, variety, and progression of terrain, making it a repeat destination for cyclists.  Check out this local mountain biking expert’s review of each trail and their difficulty rating.

At the top of Cacapon Mountain, the overlook delivers one of the most iconic views in the region.  Here you’ll find the Almost Heaven Swing, a signature photo spot promoted by West Virginia Tourism, boasting a view of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.

The swing is accessible via the overlook access road from April – October and is ADA accessible during those months.  In the colder season, you can still make your way to the swing via the Ziler Trail to Overlook Trail, about an eight mile out and back. 

Lake Activities: Swimming, Fishing, and Kayaking

Cacapon’s lake is a central hub for warm-weather recreation.

What You Can Do:

• Swimming: Seasonal lakefront beach with designated swim area
• Fishing: Stocked with trout and home to bass, catfish, and bluegill
• Kayaking & Paddle Sports: Rentals include kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, and paddleboards

The lake provides a relaxed, family-friendly environment that complements the park’s more rugged mountain terrain.

Triple C Outfitters located just below the golf course offers mountain rides for experienced and beginner horseback riders alike.

The riding stable’s operation is weather permitting, so please call Triple C Outfitters at 304-350-2591 to check on operating hours and days. The stables will be closed every Monday, except for Memorial and Labor Day.

• March 25th – May 31st, Open Weekends, Weekday riding is by reservation only.
• June 2nd – August 23rd: Open Daily (Except Mondays)
• August 25th-September 6th: Open Weekends, Weekday riding is by reservation only.
• September 8th- November 1st: Open Weekends only

The Thomas Ambrose Nature Center serves as the park’s educational and interpretive hub.

Features:

• Interactive exhibits on wildlife, ecology, and regional history
• Pollinator garden and outdoor learning spaces
• Indoor classroom and meeting facilities
• Birding walks during peak migration
• Guided hikes and naturalist-led experiences
• Seasonal workshops and family-friendly activities
• Year-round interpretive programming

The Nature Center connects visitors to the landscape through hands-on learning and immersive outdoor experiences.

Rooted in the region’s long-standing wellness traditions, Healing Waters Spa offers a full menu of services including:

• Massage therapy
• Facials and body treatments
• Manicures and pedicures