Bristol Springs WV: New Homes and Property in West Virginia
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Bristol Springs, West Virginia ~ Local Activities & Recreation


LODGING

  • Just Far Enough
    www.JustFarEnough.com (304) 496-8002 or (304) 703-1350
    Relax in comfort in your private vacation rental house on 20 acres in the beautiful rural hills of West Virginia.

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CAMPGROUNDS

Camping in West Virginia
  • Buffalo Gap Camp
    www.BuffaloGapCamp.com (304) 856-1122
    Creekside Wilderness Camping, Cabin & Facilities Rentals. Hiking, Swimming, Lake Tubing, Canoeing, Fishing, Lake Front Sauna, and more... Large & Small Event & Festival Hosting.
  • Middle Ridge Campground
    www.MiddleRidgeCampground.com (304) 822-8020
    Middle Ridge Campground is located in Romney, the oldest town in West Virginia, in the fertile valley of the South Branch of the Potomac River.
  • Milleson's Walnut Grove Campground
    www.MillesonsCampground.com (304) 822-5284
    There are many things to see and do in our 4 state area of WV, MD, PA, and VA.
  • Wapocoma Family Campground
    www.WapocomaCampground.com (304) 822-5528
    Located along the South Branch of the Potomac River, 5 miles south of Romney, West Virginia in beautiful and historic Hampshire County. We offer over 300 sites with an abundance of shade trees, on the ridge overlooking the South Branch River Valley and in the meadow.
  • Timber Ridge Camp
    www.TRCamp.com (304) 856-2630
    A traditional family-owned co-ed residential summer camp in the Shenandoah Mountains of West Virginia.

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CANOE, RAFTING, AND SO MUCH MORE...

Canoeing and Kayaking in West Virginia
  • Pete's Potomac
    www.PetesPotomac.com
    Spin or fly fishing, bald eagles, hawks, camping
  • Trough General Store & Canoe
    www.wamonline.com
    On the South Branch River
  • North River Retreat
    www.NorthRiverRetreat.com
    (540) 539-9877
  • Small Boat Public Access Sites
    Stream: South Branch
    Site: Romney Bridge
    Directions: US Rt. 50 bridge at Romney
    Access Type: Ramp

    Stream: Cacapon River
    Site: Cacapon Lake Bridge
    Directions: County Route 16 at Capon Lake Bridge
    Access Type: Ramp

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FISHING, HUNTING, HIKING, AND ADVENTURES

Hampshire County has the largest percentage of state-owned public hunting of any county in the state.

Hunting and Fishing in West Virginia
  • Nathaniel Mountain Wildlife Management Area
    (304) 822-3551
    10,600 acreas with 21 miles of foot trails and 4 miles of stream. Twelve wildlife clearings amidst extensively wooded mixed oak-hickory and oak-hard pine forest with abundant white-tail deer and wild turkey, and small native brook trout (Mill Run).

    From Rt. 50 west of Bristol Springs, south on Grassy Lick Rd. approximately 12 miles to entrance road on right. Entrance road goes through 1 1/2 miles of private land to the state boundary, indicated by an entrance sign. Hunting and Fishing in West Virginia
  • Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area
    (304) 822-3551
    8,000+ acres of mountains woodland. Fifteen miles of foot trails among mixed oak and hard pine woodlands. 61 acres of beaver meadows, abandoned fields and man-made wildlife clearings.

    Wild turkey and deer are plentiful; grouse and squirrel are also popular species found here.

    18 miles southwest of Bristol Springs. From US Rt. 50 in Augusta, turn south on Ford Hill Rd., travel approximately 8 miles, turn left at Short Mountain WMA sign. Gravel entrance road passes through private land for approximately 1 mile up to the west slope of the mountain.
  • Edward's Run Wildlife Management Area
    Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area Edwards Run Pond is a 1.5 acre impoundment located in the Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area in Hampshire County. The lake is accessible from County Route 15, 10 miles southeast of Bristol Springs.

    Edwards Run Pond and approximately 1.5 miles of stream above the pond are stocked with trout once during February, bi-weekly March through May, and twice in October. From June 1 - December 31, each year, the stream above the pond is stocked with brook or brown trout and managed as a fly-fishing catch and release trout stream.
  • Mill Creed Moutain
  • Dillons Run
    Stocked from WV Secondary Rt. 50/25 bridge upstream 3 miles to Millbrook. This portion of the stream is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Capon Bridge and is stocked once in February and once every two weeks from March through May.
  • Warden Lake
  • North River
  • Mill Run
    Stocked from WV Secondary Rt. 8 bridge, approximately a mile above the mouth upstream to near Junction along U.S. Rt. 50 and is stocked once in February and once every two weeks from March through May.

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AREA STATE PARKS

C&O Canal
  • Hampshire Park
    (304) 822-4720
    Three miles south of Romney on River Road. 11 acrea ~ Kitchen and dining hall ~ Three bunkhouse ~ Seven picnic pavilions ~ Large barbecue pit ~ Three tennis courts ~ Basketball court ~ Sports field ~ Sand volleyball court ~ Playground equipment ~ Restrooms/shower house
  • Central Hampshire Park
    (304) 822-4720
    East of Romney on U.S. Route 50. 16 acres ~ Five picnic pavilions ~ Outdoor amphitheater ~ Horseshoe pits ~ Basketball court ~ Sand volleyball court ~ Sports field ~ Barbecue pits ~ Outhouses
  • C&O Canal, WV and MD
    About 15 minutes from Bristol Springs. The 184.5 mile long canal was built between 1828 and 1850 and that stretches from Georgetown to Cumberland, MD. In 1971 the canal became a historic Park. Today, the canal's towpath is a favorite of hikers, joggers and bikers.

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EXPLORE WEST VIRGINIA

  • Civil War Trenches at Fort Mill Ridge
    Constructed by Union Troops between March and June of 1863. The Fort Mill Ridge trenches are believed to be the best preserved battle trenches dating from the Civil War in existence.
  • Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area
    Fort Mill Ridge in Romney, West Virginia 217 acres.
  • Taggart Hall Museum
    (304) 822-7221
    Home to the Fort Mill Ridge Foundation and its Fort Mill Ridge Civil War Trenches museum, the Hampshire County Visitors Bureau, and the Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Davis History House
    (304) 822-3185
    The only log house still standing on its orginal lot in the town of Romney. The house contains, in addition to the Davis Family Bibles and other family materials, memorabilia of the Civil War and other interesting articles from private collections.
  • Indian Mound Cemetery
    www.HistoricHampshire.org/cems/indian.htm
    One of the largest remaining mounds in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
  • First Confederate Memorial in the United States
    Formally dedicated on September 28, 1867.
  • Hampshire County Arts Council Concerts
    www.HampshireArts.org (304) 496-8201
    The Council's Free Summer Concerts on the Lawn Series is designed especially for families.
  • Gourmet Central
    www.GourmetCentral.us (304) 822-6047
    Gourmet Central in Romney, WV is home to many specialty foods. All products are open kettle cooked in small batches to provide you with "just like Grandma made" taste.
  • Paw Paw TunnelPotomac Eagle
    www.PotomacEagle.info (304) 424-0736
    The historic Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is one of America's most beautiful train rides. For three hours enjoy a narrated excursion through a tranquil and pristine mountain valley.
  • The Bottling Works
    www.TheBottlingWorks.com (304) 496-8201 or (304) 496-8162
    Entertainment for a wide range of taste.
  • Paw Paw Tunnel
    (301) 678-5463
    The hand-carved tunnel is the largest man-made structure on the historic C&O Canal.

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LOCAL INFORMATION AND FESTIVALS

Information and Festivals for Hampshire County, WV

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GOLF

Golf in West Virginia
  • Rock Harbor Golf Course
    www.RockHarborGolf.com 866-273-1934
    This jewel in the Shenandoah Valley is distinct in its abundance of rock, water and orchards. Its elevation variance and course length stretches from the shortest course of 3800 yards to the longest of 7200 yards. Spacious tee boxes, rolling greens of Penn A-4 Bent grass, and a variety of shot options provide a schematic for all levels of play.
  • Cacapon Resort State Park
    www.CacaponResort.com/golf.htm (304) 258-1022
    At 2,300 feet, our challenging championship golf course, designed by golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Sr., makes prime use of the rolling foothills at the base of the ridge. Rated as one of the 130 best-designed courses in the United States.
  • Maplehurst County Club
    (301) 689-6602
    Beautiful mountain course. Matured course, established in 1956. Frostburg, MD
  • Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort
    www.RockyGapResort.com 800-724-0828
    Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort is pleased to offer our guests unmatched access to our very own Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course-the only one of its kind in the whole state of Maryland. Enjoy 18 holes amid a picturesque mountain landscape.
  • Cumberland County Club
    www.CumberlandCountryClub.net (301) 724-0440

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WINERIES, HORSEBACK RIDING, SWIMMING, ALPACAS, AND MORE...

Wineries in West Virginia
  • Pliska Winery
    www.vineyardhome.org
    The Vineyard Home, Purgitsville, WV 26852
  • Potomac Highland Winery
    www.PHWinery.com (304) 788-3066
    Potomac Highland Winery was founded in 1992 by Dr. Charles Whitehill and is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The region's terrain provides an idyllic setting as well as an advantageous micro-climate for grape growing.
  • Perry Wildlife Zoo
    (304) 874-3051
  • Crystal Valley Ranch
    www.CrystalValleyRanch.com (304) 822-7444
    Our magnificent 800 acre equestrian center is open year around with indoor and outdoor arena and boarding facilities.
  • North River Mountain Ranch and Happy Horse Tack Shop
    www.HappyHorseTackShop.biz (304) 496-8777
  • Mountain Trail Rides
    www.MountainTrailRides.com (304) 866-4652
    Guided horseback rides in beautiful Canaan valley, West Virginia. Open Year Round.
  • Good Time Ridge Alpaca Farm
    www.WestVirginiaAlpacas.net (304) 496-9946
    Plan to visit for a fun getaway weekend with exotic livestock to learn more about alpacas in West Virginia!
  • Hampshire Wellness & Fitness Center
    www.hampshirewellfit.com 866-915-1125
    Pilates, Yoga, toning, Swimming and so much more

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