Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are conveniently located in Largent WV, right behind Stoney Creek Country Store. Which is between Paw Paw WV and Great Cacapon WV. We are about 30 mins from Berkley Springs, WV, and about a 2 hour drive from DC or Baltimore. Best address to use is 14 Stoney Creek Rd Great Cacapon WV 25422. Please consider downloading GPS maps, as cell phone coverage is spotty in the mountains (last 30 minutes of your drive)
How is Cacapon River Outfitters different?
We are on the cleanest river on the east coast. We offer beginner friendly trips with tubes, kayaks and canoes, with very small rapids on the bends. You group only shuttles once upstream to the put in. Your car waits for you at our location by Stoney Creek Country Store. You can get food, milkshake, ice cream, or ice before or after the trip. We also have a pavillion where your group members can play or watch ping-pong while you wait for shuttle or upon return from your trip. Lastly, we provider a cooler carrier for your group at no charge.
How deep is the river on the stretch you do?
River depth will vary throughout your 2.5-mile trip from about a foot to about 4 to 5 feet, with two or three spots where water can be as deep as 6 feet.
Can we bring food? Do you sell ice? Can we bring drinks?
There are no restrictions on what you can bring. We discourage glass bottles so that nobody gets injured with broken glass. You can get ice and popular adult and other beverages at Stoney Creek Country Store. The store also makes subs/sandwiches/pizza and other hot food. Check out their menu on FaceBook or order ahead online https://stoneycreekstore.square.site/
What should I bring?
Water shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses you don’t mind losing, plenty of water (especially on tube trips). Cooler under 50lb capacity for tube trips. You can bring bigger on canoes, but not sure you’d need one.
For kayak trips, bring a water bottle or a small cooler bag (non-rigid) that you can fit between your legs. Heron 9 kayaks are limited on space.
Weight limits?
Our kayaks have a carrying capacity of 260lb. Canoes vary, but we recommend no more than 2 adults and 2 small kids per canoe.
Do you offer shorter tubing trips?
The Cacapon River has limited access points. We offer only one drop off. We do offer paddles if you want to speed up your trip.
Can I use own equipment for your trip?
We offer shuttle service for kayaks/tubes/canoes for $25 per person. Please arrange over the phone. 703.229.1139
Can I use own equipment for your trip?
Do you offer WiFi?
There is free Wi-Fi next to Stoney Creek Country Store. stoney-guest is the SSID. No password.
Cancellation policy?
Please cancel 72h in advance for a full refund. After that we can reschedule or issue store credit if you call before your trip.
Can you camp and participate in outfitter activities?
Campers that stay at Stoney Creek Campground (WV) get a discount messaged to them. We encourage you to check out our group camping!
Do you offer group discounts?
For groups over 10 participants please call 703-229-1139.