Parks
West Virginia State Parks Guide
From mountain lodges and golf courses to quiet forest campgrounds, West Virginia's park system is one of the best in the country. Find the park that fits your trip.
West Virginia manages more than 35 state parks and forests, plus one national park. Many offer lodges, cabins, campgrounds, lakes, golf and restaurants. Use the directory below to explore the most popular parks, each with its own full guide covering things to do, hiking trails, camping, lodging, fishing, directions and FAQs.
Featured state parks
Mercer/Summers
Pipestem Resort State Park
Aerial tram, gorge, golf and lodges.
Tucker County
Blackwater Falls State Park
The state's most photographed waterfall.
Fayette County
Babcock State Park
Home of the Glade Creek Grist Mill.
Pocahontas County
Watoga State Park
WV's largest state park and dark-sky spot.
Fayette County
Hawks Nest State Park
Overlook, aerial tram and jet boat tours.
Wyoming County
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Waterfalls, lodge and golf.
Morgan County
Cacapon Resort State Park
Golf, lake and mountain lodge.
Monongalia/Preston
Coopers Rock State Forest
Gorge overlook and climbing.
Pocahontas County
Beartown State Park
Otherworldly sandstone formations.
Summers County
Bluestone State Park
Lake camping near Hinton.
Mercer County
Camp Creek State Park
Waterfalls and 35 miles of trails.
Ritchie County
North Bend State Park
Lake, rail trail and lodge.
Lewis County
Stonewall Resort State Park
Lake resort and golf near Weston.
Logan County
Chief Logan State Park
Lodge, lake and elk viewing.
Marion County
Valley Falls State Park
Falls, hiking and fishing.
Pocahontas County
Droop Mountain Battlefield
Civil War history and tower views.
Hardy County
Lost River State Park
Historic Lee House and pool.
Barbour County
Audra State Park
River swimming and tubing.
National parks & forests
State parks FAQ
Do West Virginia state parks have cabins?
Yes. Dozens of parks offer cabins, and several have full lodges with restaurants — including Pipestem, Blackwater Falls, Hawks Nest, Twin Falls, Cacapon, Stonewall and Chief Logan.
Is camping allowed year-round?
Many campgrounds run April–October; some remain open longer. Check each park's schedule before you go.
Are pets allowed?
Generally yes in campgrounds and on trails, with leash rules. Pets are usually not allowed in lodges or on the tram.
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