42 Things to do near Petersburg, WV 26847
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Petersburg Area
Parsons, West Virginia
2.0 miles ESwim near Parsons, West Virginia
Swim
Welton Park
Petersburg, West Virginia
2.1 miles EA beautiful 29-acre riverside park on the Potomac River with beach and dock access, kayak and canoe put-in, picnic areas, campsites, a playground, and a growing holiday light show.
Swim
River Access Hole
Cabins, West Virginia
6.4 miles WScenic forested rock formations and the rushing North Fork South Branch of the Potomac River offer wading, swimming, fly fishing, and float access — wear foot protection in the rocky riverbed.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Big Bend
Cabins, West Virginia
9.5 miles SWA sandy-beached swimming hole on the Potomac River with deep enough water for splashing and a circular current perfect for tubing — plus a campground with showers and fire pits.
Swim
Red Creek
Davis, West Virginia
12.4 miles WA remote West Virginia canyon hides multiple waterfalls, natural water slides, and deep swimming pools along a 6.3-mile out-and-back through dramatic rock formations.
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Seneca Area
Shady Spring, West Virginia
16.9 miles SWSwim near Shady Spring, West Virginia
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Cave Hole
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
16.9 miles SWA free, fee-free swimming hole on the North Fork South Branch Potomac River near Seneca Rocks, with blue-green water, a rocky beach, cliff reflections, and shaded alcoves — no diving.
Swim
Seneca Falls
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
17.5 miles SWA moderately difficult 3.5-mile forested hike to Seneca Falls — a cascade encircling a clear pool with a sloping rocky beach where you can swim right beneath the falls.
Hike, Swim
Blue Hole Bergton
Bergton, Virginia
19.2 miles SEA scenic day-use picnic area on a river in Rockingham County — flooding and erosion have made it shallower over time, best now for wading and enjoying the forest and rock surroundings.
Swim
Blackwater Falls Disc Golf Course
Davis, West Virginia
21.7 miles NWA free 9-hole disc golf course using the existing trail system of Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis, West Virginia — a back 9 expansion was planned.
Disc Golf
Upper Falls of Seneca Creek
Whitmer, West Virginia
23.1 miles SWA 30-foot cascade tumbles into a deep green pool at the end of a 5-mile moderately challenging hike through beautiful creek and forest scenery in West Virginia.
Swim
Otter Creek Area
Parsons, West Virginia
28.1 miles WA network of swimming spots in and around Otter Creek Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest — remote, scenic, and clothing optional in some areas.
Swim
Horseshoe Bend Area
Webster Springs, West Virginia
28.7 miles NWSwim near Webster Springs, West Virginia
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Mount Storm Area
Valley Head, West Virginia
32.0 miles NSwim near Valley Head, West Virginia
Swim
Stuart
Elkins, West Virginia
35.5 miles WAn attractive, well-developed swimming spot in West Virginia with cool water, a sandy beach, and a safe, calm atmosphere — day use runs $3.
Swim
Signal View Disc Golf Course
Maurertown, Virginia
36.2 miles EA well-maintained disc golf course in the Shenandoah Valley with gorgeous views of Signal Knob and Massanutten Mountain, dual A/B targets, and three tee sets for all skill levels.
Disc Golf 1.2 mi
Mule Hollow
Elkins, West Virginia
36.3 miles WA private pool in Shaver's Fork river with flat sunbathing rocks all around — quiet and secluded, reached by a mile walk along active train tracks (wear sturdy shoes).
Swim
Ballyknock
Sugar Grove, West Virginia
36.5 miles SA private mountain course at 2,500–2,900 feet elevation with open field and forested holes, very steep terrain, and a 20-hole main layout that plays much longer than its distances suggest.
Disc Golf
Camp Walker
Springfield, West Virginia
37.2 miles NEA short but elevation-heavy wooded course on 10 acres with a pavilion, restrooms, picnic tables, and a horseshoe pit — a complete little park package in West Virginia.
Disc Golf
High Falls
Elkins West, Virginia
37.9 miles SWA 7.5-mile moderate hike or mountain bike ride in West Virginia leading to a spectacular waterfall with a swimming hole below — or skip the hike and ride the train in from Bemis for about $10.
Hike, Swim
