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Kayaking and Canoeing · April through October

Where to stay for paddling near Smoke Hole Canyon

Smoke Hole Canyon is a 20-mile gorge cut by the South Branch of the Potomac River between Cabins and Upper Tract in Pendleton and Grant counties. Limestone cliffs rise steeply on both sides, and the river is a well regarded smallmouth bass and trout fishery with canoe access at Big Bend. The historic Smoke Hole Church and the Big Bend campground are the main developed sites.

Nothing is listed near Smoke Hole Canyon 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 near Smoke Hole Canyon?

Kayaking and Canoeing near Smoke Hole Canyon runs april through october. Nothing is listed in Smoke Hole Canyon itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
April through October
Where it is
Smoke Hole Canyon, West Virginia

Nothing listed yet

No places near here are listed for paddling yet.

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What people ask

When can you go paddling near Smoke Hole Canyon?
The season near Smoke Hole Canyon 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 near Smoke Hole Canyon?
There is nothing listed near Smoke Hole Canyon yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Petersburg or Seneca Rocks instead.
What is the best month for paddling near Smoke Hole Canyon?
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.