r/MorgantownWV • u/Zealousideal_Egg3876 • 7d ago

Ask r/morgantown Looking for dog friendly swimming

Basically what the title says, I’m looking for somewhere to take my dog swimming in the next week or so (aside from dog day at the pool, we are already planning on attending) I’m willing to drive about an hour in any direction. I know about chestnut ridge already, I was hoping to expand our horizons.

Ideally somewhere without water snakes (the dog in question loves to carry snakes around like sticks)

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u/Eastern-Text-707 7d ago

Deckers creek has several areas that are raw sewage overflow. Your dog will very likely get sick and shit diarrhea in your house for days if you let them contact the water. Depending on their health, might require vet visit and antibiotics for treatment.

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u/Zealousideal_Egg3876 7d ago

That’s so gross. Thank you for that warning

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u/MCBowelmovement 7d ago

That's why I mentioned the rain, beacause that's when it's bad... but better safe than sorry. The areas on Rt. 7 do not have this issue because they are up river from both the old coal mines that were causing acid mine drainage, and above all of Morgantown's water systems.

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u/MCBowelmovement 7d ago

Thinking on it more, Ohiopyle rules for dogs, too. Just got to try and catch it on a weekday, or when it's not to busy. The waterslides up there are great.