Access Site
WV
Petersburg
City: Petersburg, WV
County: Grant County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.98842660, -79.12116221
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
Put-in
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 runsDifficulty 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
6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
16.0 mi
I-II(III)
Take-out at this location
5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
15.0 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (13.7 mi to put-in)
7. US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing near Sector
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III+
Upstream from here (10.7 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 (16.5 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 (23.0 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 (30.7 mi from take-out)
1. VA/ WV state line to CR 23 bridge near the confluence of Thorn Creek
13.1 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (42.9 mi from take-out)
0. Confluence of Straight Creek to VA/Wv state line
1.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Petersburg access site on Route 220 serves as a popular put-in for paddlers exploring the South Branch Potomac River in the scenic South Branch Valley. This West Virginia DNR-maintained site provides convenient access to a section of river featuring a mix of conditions—including a few ledges and wave trains interspersed with slower-moving water—making it suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels. The area is part of a well-developed network of 17 access points along the South Branch, allowing for flexible trip planning and shuttle options.
From Petersburg, common paddling routes extend north toward Old Fields Bridge near Moorefield, with additional access points available at the Route 28/55 bridge and CR 13 bridge for intermediate and take-out options. The setting is pastoral and relatively undeveloped, offering a scenic backcountry paddling experience. As a state-maintained access site, facilities are typically basic—expect anything from a developed ramp to a gravel launch area—so plan accordingly for your craft type and parking needs.
From Petersburg, common paddling routes extend north toward Old Fields Bridge near Moorefield, with additional access points available at the Route 28/55 bridge and CR 13 bridge for intermediate and take-out options. The setting is pastoral and relatively undeveloped, offering a scenic backcountry paddling experience. As a state-maintained access site, facilities are typically basic—expect anything from a developed ramp to a gravel launch area—so plan accordingly for your craft type and parking needs.