Big Sandy Creek Swimming Holes, West Virginia

Big Sandy Creek Swimming Holes, West Virginia lies in West Virginia near Morgantown, Masontown. Use these driving notes as a starting point and confirm road conditions before you go. Big Sandy Creek ") Location:

1. Near Jenkinsburg Bridge, Cheat River Coordinates

   Latitude: 39.5967, Longitude: -79.7447 Directions from Morgantown:

2. Begin by taking I-68 east and exit at

3. Exit 4 Merge onto Route 7 East and continue for about 12-15 miles to reach Masontown.

   In Masontown, turn left at the Main Pharmacy onto Route 23 Drive for about 1 mile until you reach a large triangle-shaped intersection . At this intersection, follow the road left, heading toward Bull Run (look for the sign). Continue on County Road 21 (CR 21) for 4-5 miles until you reach a spot where three dirt roads meet near a small concrete bridge on your left. Do not turn left at the bridge ; instead, continue straight. The road will curve sharply to the right and become CR 14-4 Follow CR 14-4 , a dirt road, for several miles until you reach the Jenkinsburg Bridge over the Cheat River. Caution: This road is narrow, steep, and rocky, with limited space for passing or turning around. A high-clearance vehicle is required, and 4-wheel drive is strongly recommended. The last mile is particularly rough with loose rocks and an 80-foot drop-off on one side. Drive carefully.

4. Parking and Trail Access

   After crossing the Jenkinsburg Bridge, you will find a large parking area immediately on the left for river access. This is not the Big Sandy . Continue past this parking area for a short distance until you reach the first sharp right turn . Look for a smaller parking area on the left side with rocks marked with Day-Glo orange paint. Park here and follow the trail a short distance. When you reach a large rock painted with "danger" in orange, take the short, steep downhill trail on the left to reach the river. The Blue Hole lies in Big Sandy Creek Important Notes: This . Do not jump off the Jenkinsburg Bridge into the Cheat River due to hidden rocks below. Please pack out all trash and help keep the area clean.

5. Primitive camping is available nearby. Devil’s Den Location

6. On the Cheat River, near Jenkinsburg Bridge Coordinates

   Latitude: 39.59732, Longitude: -79.75040

7. Directions from Jenkinsburg Bridge

   Before crossing the Jenkinsburg Bridge, look for a switchback road about 100 yards west of the bridge . This road follows the Cheat River north. The road is rough, so you may need to park and walk down the switchback. Follow the road for about 0.25 miles to reach Devil’s Den.

8. Devil’s Den lies directly on the Cheat River. You can swim in the rapids or cross to the cliffs for jumping. Caution

9. Do not swim during high water flows, as conditions can be dangerous. Wonder Falls Location

10. Big Sandy Creek, downstream from a waterfall Coordinates

    Latitude: 39.6222, Longitude: -79.7047

11. Directions (Option 1 - From Jenkinsburg Bridge)

    After crossing the Jenkinsburg Bridge, continue east on Route 14 for about 3.5 miles until you reach an intersection with Route 15 Stay on Route 14 by turning left at the intersection. Continue for another 1.5 miles , crossing a bridge over Big Sandy Creek. Park on the far side of the bridge.

12. Directions (Option 2 - From Morgantown)

13. Take I-68 east and exit at

14. Exit 15

    Set your odometer and head east on County Road 73 , which parallels the interstate on the north side. Drive for about 3.2 miles to the village of Laurel Run. Turn right onto the gravel road ( Route 73, Laurel Run-Pisgah Road ) that goes under the interstate. Follow this road for 0.5 miles , then turn left onto **County Road 14-1 (George Walls Bring water, sunscreen, and gear for a primitive swim day. Weekends and holidays can draw more visitors. Check local updates on access and water levels before you leave home.