Cave Hole
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
| Address: | Shady Spring, WV, USA |
| GPS: |
38°50'21.8"N 79°22'5.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
Swim
Cave Hole is a beautiful swimming hole near the famous Seneca Falls and Caverns Area. This lesser explored portion of the area provides visitors with a great way to cool off on a hot day. Unlike the caverns, and a few other places near here, Cave Hole requires no fee for entry or day use.
The swimming hole can be found on North Fork South Branch Potomac River. The water here is a beautiful blue green and has a rocky beach on either side for sun bathing and easy water access. The area surrounding the rocky beach has gray rocky cliffs rising above the water. The cliffs are covered with trees, creating a beautiful contrast between the lush green and gray rocks. The cliffs create beautiful reflections in the water, and provide shade some parts of the day.
Visitors should check water levels for safety and be cautious when entering the water. Footwear is recommended and diving is prohibited due to the rockiness of the river bottom.
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
- Head northeast on WV-28 N/
WV-55 E toward County Rte 28/ 18 (0.3 mi) - Turn right (377 ft)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
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