Access Site
WV
Old Fields Bridge
City: Moorefield, WV
County: Hardy County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.10364734, -78.95884441
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Take-out
Potomac, S. Branch - 6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
Current Conditions
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• 3.75-9.00 ft
South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV
Whitewater Runs on South Branch Potomac River
8 runs (7 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Put-in at this location
7. US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing near Sector
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Take-out at this location
6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
16.0 mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (13.7 mi from take-out)
5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
15.0 mi
I-III+
Upstream from here (24.5 mi from take-out)
4. US 220 Bridge North of Upper Tract to Big Bend Campground
10.0 mi
25 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (30.0 mi from take-out)
3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
7.7 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (36.2 mi from take-out)
2. CR 23 bridge near Thorn Creek confluence to Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence
10.2 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (43.6 mi from take-out)
1. VA/ WV state line to CR 23 bridge near the confluence of Thorn Creek
13.1 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Old Fields Bridge is a boat ramp access point on the South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield in Hardy County, WV. This is one of 17 developed access points along the South Branch, making it part of a well-established paddling corridor. The site offers free parking and a boat ramp suitable for trailered boats as well as hand-launched kayaks and canoes.
**Paddling Context:** The South Branch Potomac is a popular destination for recreational paddling, with established water trails and numerous put-in and take-out options. Old Fields Bridge works well as either a launch point or take-out location for multi-mile paddling trips. The area is accessible year-round, and paddlers should consult detailed river guides like "A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia" for current conditions, difficulty ratings, and mileage between access points.
**Nearby Amenities & Planning:** The ramp is located near Moorefield with basic facilities available. Paddlers planning trips should check current water conditions and consult GPS coordinates for other nearby access points to plan their route. The South Branch has a well-developed recreation infrastructure, making it ideal for both day trips and longer excursions.
**Paddling Context:** The South Branch Potomac is a popular destination for recreational paddling, with established water trails and numerous put-in and take-out options. Old Fields Bridge works well as either a launch point or take-out location for multi-mile paddling trips. The area is accessible year-round, and paddlers should consult detailed river guides like "A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia" for current conditions, difficulty ratings, and mileage between access points.
**Nearby Amenities & Planning:** The ramp is located near Moorefield with basic facilities available. Paddlers planning trips should check current water conditions and consult GPS coordinates for other nearby access points to plan their route. The South Branch has a well-developed recreation infrastructure, making it ideal for both day trips and longer excursions.