State Parks in West Virginia

Gristmill at Babcock State Park

West Virginia state parks include some of the best-known state parks in the U.S. More than 30 state parks and park areas here vary in size and kind. Some protect small historical landmarks and monuments. Others, many of which were the first in West Virginia, preserve large land areas for outdoor recreation. Many provide cabins and camping for overnight guests, and some include park lodges. Several include golf courses. Two parks boast aerial tramways.

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Guests are invited to enjoy curated menus crafted with locally sourced ingredients, highlighting the best of Appalachian cuisine.

West Virginia’s Farm-to-Table dinner series returns with scenic feasts, local flavor

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The highly anticipated Farm-to-Table Dinner Series to be hosted at 10 West Virginia state parks in 2025 will celebrate local flavors,...
Morning fog gathers in the canyon of the Cheat River at Coopers Rock. (Photo courtesy W.Va. State Parks)

Coopers Rock State Forest in W.Va. doubles number of campsites

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BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Twenty-five new campsites have been opened at Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia, doubling the number of sites...
The one-mile trail around Little Beaver Lake is among the most popular recreational trails near Beckley, West Virginia.

West Virginia unveils daily one-mile trail program in 32 state parks

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BEAVER, W.Va. — To encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily, state officials are designating one-mile hiking trails in 32 parks as...
Pinnacle Rock West Virginia

Pinnacle Rock geologic marvel in West Virginia part of larger formation

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BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Towering above the valley of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia, legendary Pinnacle Rock has captivated visitors for millennia. A...
The old cabin at Tu Endie Wei Park

Tu-Endie-Wei in W.Va. added to Underground Railroad network

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POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Tu-Endie-Wei State Park has been added to a national Underground Railroad program to honor the role of the Shawnee in...