Swimming Holes:

Elk River Swimming Holes

Description:

The upper parts of the Elk River flow through a less traveled but beautiful part of the Monongahela National Forest. There are many great swimming spots along CR 26/1 (Valley Fork/Bergoo Rd). Three are highlighted here, with Whitaker Falls being the most dramatic.

Directions:

The upper Elk River is located in central West Virginia, east of Webster Springs. (Google Map directions below are to Whitaker Falls). Elk Hole is here - .38.533343, -80.169796 Bergoo Hole is here - 38.515141, -80.231677

Activities:

Fishing, Whitewater (Elk Springs to Bergoo), Whitewater (Bergoo to Webster Springs)