Monday, August 25, 2025
67.2 F
Beckley
More

    Adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort, Tygart Lake to open May 20

    Adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort and Tygart Lake state parks are set to open on May 20, and officials are encouraging travelers to book accommodations and order tickets online in advance.

    Advertisement

    Featuring waterslides, obstacles, inflatables, and beach areas, the lakes are designed as water parks and beach trips all in one, according to state parks chief Brad Reed.

    "The adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort and Tygart Lake are a perfect place for people who want to enjoy lake activities along with resort amenities and incredible mountain scenery," Reed said.

    "Having this type of attraction here in West Virginia and at multiple state parks really makes our state stand out as a world-class vacation destination."

    Advertisement

    Both lakes feature slides, obstacles, inflatables, and beach areas, offering families the best of a water park and beach trip all in one.

    The adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort and Tygart Lake are recent additions made possible by a partnership between West Virginia State Parks and ACE Adventure Resort and Gov. Jim Justice's plan to improve every state park and forest.

    Each adventure lake offers all-day and half-day sessions, but there are capacity limits and day-of tickets will be limited. Guests are encouraged to order tickets online in advance at .


    Pipestem Resort Adventure Lake

    The adventure lake at Pipestem Resort is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 20 to Sept. 5. An all-day session ticket is $15. A half-day session ticket is $10 and grants access to the adventure lake from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2-6 p.m.

    Advertisement

    In addition to its adventure lake, Pipestem Resort features a splash park, zipline, hiking trails, fishing, horseback riding, and the Adventure Zone, which includes access to ax throwing, 3D archery, miniature golf, disc golf, remote-controlled cars and trucks, drone flying, laser tag, skeet shooting, and motor-assisted mountain bikes. When it comes to overnight accommodations, Pipestem Resort has more than 140 lodge rooms at two lodges, 26 cabins, and 82 campsites.


    Tygart Lake Adventure Lake

    The adventure lake at Tygart Lake is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 20 to Sept. 5. An all-day session ticket is $17. A half-day session ticket is $14 and grants access to the adventure lake from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2-6 p.m.

    In addition to its adventure lake, Tygart Lake features other popular water activities, such as boating, water skiing, scuba diving, lake swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Other park activities include hiking trails and camping. Tygart Lake's overnight accommodations include 20 lodge rooms, 11 cabins, and 36 campsites.

    For more information about the adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort and Tygart Lake or to book a trip, visit .

    Advertisement

    About West Virginia State Parks

    West Virginia’s state parks and forests are the vacation destination of choice for more than 7 million people each year. Made up of 35 parks, 9 forests, and three rail-trails, the West Virginia State Parks system provides endless opportunities for family fun and adventure. Make memories that last forever. Book your adventure at WVstateparks.com. West Virginia State Parks is managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, a division of the West Virginia Department of Commerce.


    Sign up to receive a FREE copy of West Virginia Explorer Magazine in your email weekly. Sign me up!
    David Sibray
    David Sibray
    Historian, real estate agent, and proponent of inventive economic development in West Virginia, David Sibray is the founder and publisher of West Virginia Explorer Magazine. For more information, he may be reached at 304-575-7390.

    LEAVE A REPLY

    Please enter your comment!
    Please enter your name here

    Hot this week

    West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has set new season...

    Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia

    LOGAN, W.Va. — Now that the majestic elk has...

    WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August

    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing...

    Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails

    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in...

    Betrayed in life, buried in silence: Forgetting the victims of the Hawks Nest disaster

    SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — In a ravine beside the U.S....

    Topics

    West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has set new season...

    WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August

    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing...

    Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails

    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in...

    Almost Heaven in focus: Here are the most photographed places in West Virginia

    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Many of the most photographed places...

    Early bear firearms season opens August 30 in four southern West Virginia counties

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An early bear firearms season will...

    Mysterious ghost-focused cult existed briefly in West Virginia in the 1850s

    MOUNTAIN COVE, W.Va. — In a remote wilderness near...

    Related Articles

    Popular Categories