Cacapon Resort State Park

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image_caption = Looking southeast from atop Cacapon Mountain
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state = West Virginia
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map_caption = Location of Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia
map_locator = West Virginia
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website = [http://www.cacaponresort.com Cacapon Resort State Park]

Opened in 1933, the convert|6115|acre|adj=on Cacapon Resort State Park is located on the eastern slopes of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County, West Virginia. Panorama Overlook, at the southern end of the park and convert|2320|ft|m above sea level, is the highest point in the park and in Morgan County. [ [http://www.berkeleysprings.com/trail/gwtrail-15.html Washington Heritage Trail in Morgan County web site, assessed August 3, 2006.] ]

Features

* 48-room Lodge
* 12-room Old Inn
* 25 cabins (two fully accessible for the disabled)
* Efficieny bungalows
* 18 hole, 72 par golf course
* Lake swimming
* Rowboat and paddle boat rentals
* Horseback riding
* Fishing
* Conference rooms
* Picnic Shelters
* Gift Shop
* Tennis courts
* Basketball court
* Volleyball court

Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the campground, picnic areas, and lake swimming to be accessible. [ [http://www.cedwvu.org/programs/realchoice/recreation/ "Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV", WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed July 31, 2006] ] During the 2005 assessment some issues were identified concerning signage and the width of the sidewalk to the playground. Two of the newest park cabins were specifically design to be accessible.

Photo gallery

See also

*List of West Virginia state parks

References

External links

* [http://www.cacaponresort.com/ Cacapon Resort State Park website]