Kayaking and Canoeing · April through October

Where to stay for paddling in Romney, WV

Romney is the seat of Hampshire County, with about 1,800 residents, and claims to be the oldest town in West Virginia, chartered in 1762 alongside Shepherdstown. It is on the South Branch of the Potomac at the junction of US 50 and US 220. The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad runs excursions north from town through the Trough, a river gorge where bald eagles nest.

Nothing is listed in Romney, WV for paddling yet. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.

Where do you stay for paddling in Romney, WV?

Kayaking and Canoeing in Romney, WV runs april through october. Nothing is listed in Romney itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
April through October
Where it is
Romney, West Virginia

Nothing listed yet

There are no places listed near here for paddling yet. If you own one, you can add it here.

See what listing costs

Or see everywhere to stay in Romney, WV.

What people ask

When can you go paddling in Romney, WV?
The season in Romney, WV runs april through October. Flatwater paddling centers on Summersville Lake, Cheat Lake and the Greenbrier River, which is runnable in canoes for much of its length in spring.
Where should I stay for paddling in Romney, WV?
There is nothing listed in Romney, WV yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Berkeley Springs or Moorefield instead.
What is the best month for paddling in Romney, WV?
The main season runs april through October, with the shoulder weeks at either end generally quieter and cheaper than the middle of the season. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.