Interactive Maps

The Lower Potomac

The Potomac Estuary

Mount Vernon to Anacostia River

Mall Area

Georgetown to Great Falls

Potomac Piedmont

Upper Potomac

The North Branch

Boat Ramps

Monitoring Sites

Bridges and Ferries

Cruises and Charters

Search Potomac Sites

Also Explore

Cacapon River

Tributary

One of the most scenic tributaries in the Potomac, the Cacapon is know for its outstanding fishing, boating, wildine, and scenery. It is designated as an American Heritage River and a West Virginia wild and scenic river. One of the river's tributaries is the famed "Lost River," which flows from the West Virginia Highlands, then descends underground for several miles, to emerge as the Cacapon River. Scenic areas along the river include Caudy's Castle, a legendary site of conflict between settlers and Indians

Suggested Links

Contact Information
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources

WV

Website