Rare opportunity to own an established riverfront campground and outfitter business in Petersburg, WV. Known as Waters Edge Outfitters & Campground, this property consists of two parcels totaling approx. 15.19 acres (13.69 acres + 1.5 acres) with approximately 1,200 feet of frontage along the South Branch Potomac River.
The property has been successfully operated as a campground and river outfitter and is being sold as a turnkey opportunity, including the business, equipment, and the website for Waters Edge. Equipment includes kayaks, canoes, river tubes, life jackets, paddles, trailers, fishing gear, retail inventory, and an outfitter building with deck (see addendum for full list).
Renowned for recreation, the river offers excellent kayaking, tubing, fishing, and swimming, including scenic island areas and deep swimming holes. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Petersburg, with easy access to Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Smoke Hole Canyon, and Canaan Valley, making this a highly desirable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Zoned OS – Conservation District, allowing residential, agricultural, conservation, and limited recreational uses (buyer to verify intended use). Utilities are available at the top of the hill, offering flexibility for future plans. Whether continuing the established business or creating a private river retreat, this is a truly unique waterfront offering.
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Utilities:
- Electric Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
- Waterfront Features:
- Sandy Beach
- Country:
- US
- State:
- WV
- County:
- GRANT-WV
- City:
- Petersburg
- Zipcode:
- 26847
- Street:
- HICKS
- Street Number:
- 261
- Street Suffix:
- DRIVE
- Longitude:
- W80° 51' 19''
- Latitude:
- N39° 0' 0.4''
- Zoning:
- 109
- Directions:
- From the stoplight in Petersburg, take WV-55 E. Pass Grant Memorial Hospital and Fort Hill Motel. Turn left just before Monarch Heights onto Hicks Dr. Follow the gravel road approximately 0.25 miles. Once the gravel road turns to a shell road at the fork. You've arrived at the property.
- Water Body Name:
- South Branch Potomac River
- Water Source:
- Public
- Current Use:
- Other, Land/Lot Only, Agriculture, Commercial, Vacant
- On Market Date:
- 2026-01-21
- Tax Annual Amount:
- 163.0
- Co List Agent Full Name:
- Joyce Riggleman
261 HICKS DRIVE, Petersburg, WV 26847
261 HICKS DRIVE, Petersburg, WV 26847
- Property Type :
- Land
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Ref ID :
- 804445767184
- Price :
- $300,000
- Lot Area :
- 15.19 Acre
- Status :
- Pending
- Waterfront Yn :
- 1
- Property Sub Type :
- Land
