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Access Site WV

Jones Springs

Name: Jones Springs
Address: WV, US

Back Creek

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Jones Springs, WV

County: Berkeley County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 39.48650586, -78.05948466

FWPR+J6 Jones Springs, WV, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV Same River 2.1 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

I(II) Put-in Back Creek (Potomac trib.) - 4. Swinging Bridge Rd. to WV 9

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Current Conditions

-- • 200.00-6000.00 cfs

Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV

Whitewater Runs on Back Creek

8 runs (4 nearby)

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here

I(II) Put-in at this location 4. Swinging Bridge Rd. to WV 9

10.0 mi

II(III) Downstream from here (5.6 mi to put-in) 5. WV 9 to McCoy's Ferry

8.0 mi

I Upstream from here (13.0 mi from take-out) 2. Route 50 (Gore) to De Haven (Route 671)

13.0 mi

II-III Upstream from here (23.1 mi from take-out) 1. Route 704 bridge to Route 50 (Gore)

7.7 mi

These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.

II-III 117 mi away Sherando Lake to South River

9.1 mi 30 ft/mi

II 150 mi away 1. Bath County Pumped Storage Facility (Rt. 600) to Mountain Grove (Rt. 39)

9.0 mi 22 ft/mi

II-III 158 mi away 2. Mountain Grove (Rt. 39) to McClintic Bridge (Rt. 603)

7.4 mi 20 ft/mi

I-III 205 mi away Starkey Ball Fields to Franklin Road (Hwy.220)

6.6 mi 25 ft/mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

**Location & Access**
Jones Springs is a public boat ramp providing access to Back Creek in Berkeley County, WV. The ramp is located at the end of Boundary Road in Jones Springs. From Portsmouth, take US 17 north and turn left on Smith's Neck Road (second to last traffic light before the James River Bridge), then travel 2.2 miles and turn left on Boundary Road. The ramps and pier are at the end of the road as it curves right. This is a West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) maintained facility.

**What to Expect**
As a WVDNR access site, Jones Springs offers boat launching facilities suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. The site includes ramps and a pier for convenient launching and landing. Amenities and specific facility details should be confirmed before visiting, as WVDNR sites range from full concrete ramps with courtesy docks to simpler gravel launch areas.

**Nearby Camping**
McCoy's Ferry Campground is located within 10 miles and offers reservable campsites, making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips in the area.

Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)

McCoy's Ferry Campground

On-site Reservable

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