Nearby West Virginia State Parks
Lodge and Resort Parks
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, WV
The "Year round Crown Jewel of WV State Parks." Beautiful scenic overlooks of the Bluestone Gorge, two lodges, rental cottages, campgrounds, golf courses, horseback riding, indoor swim pool, tram rides, restaurants, modern conference facilities, and much more.
P.O. Box 150, Pipestem, WV 25979
Phone: 304-466-1800 or 800-CALL-WVA
Fax: 304-466-2803
http://www.pipestemresort.com
E-mail: pipestem@cwv.net
Hawksnest State Park, Ansted, WV
Nestled in the heart of white water rafting country, 276 acres border a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River with panoramic views and a 31- room lodge, outdoor swimming pool, 9 hole golf course, tennis and more.
P.O. Box 857, Ansted, WV 25812
Phone: 800-225-5982 or 304-658-5212
Fax: 304-658-4549
http://www.hawksnestsp.com
E-mail: hawksnest@citynet.net
Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens, WV
Set in the rugged mountains of Southern West Virginia, overnight accommodations range from a 20-room mountaintop lodge located to secluded cottages and deluxe and standard campsites. Nine scenic hiking trails, picnicking, outdoor swimming pool.
P.O. Box 1023, Mullens, WV 25882
Phone: 304-294-4000 or 800-CALL-WVA
Fax: 304-294-5000
http://www.twinfallsresort.com
E-mail: twinfalls@citynet.net
West Virginia Cabin Vacation Parks
Babcock State Park, Clifftop, WV
Renowned for its photogenic gristmill, the park encompasses 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty, a fast flowing trout stream in a boulder-strewn canyon and mountainous vistas. Located adjacent to the New River Gorge National 'River and the heart of white water rafting. Cabins, camping.
HC 35, Box 150
Clifftop, WV 25831
(304) 438-3004
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail: babcock@mail.wvnet.edu
Bluestone State Park, Hinton, WV
In the midst of 2,100 acres of rugged, heavily forested, mountainous terrain are modern cabins, a campground and fine recreational facilities. Adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's third largest body of water. Just north is Bluestone Dam, Historic Hinton, and the New River Gorge National River, the center of some of the state's best white water rafting and canoeing. Cabins, camping.
HC 78 Box 3
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-2805
bstone@stargate.net
West Virginia Camping Vacation Parks
Camp Creek State Park and Forest, Camp Creek, WV
Approximately 550 acres was set aside to create this recreation area. Adjacent to the park lays 5,300 acres of forest (Camp Creek State Forest). Camp Creek is one of the best-stocked trout streams in the state and surrounded by the breathtaking mountains of southern WV. Camping.
PO Box 119
2390 Camp Creek Road
Camp Creek, WV 25820
(304) 425-9481
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail: campcreek@dnr.state.wv.us
Plum Orchard Lake, Scarbro, WV
2,953 acres, 202-acre lake, 43 rustic campsites. Fishing, hunting, picnicking, hiking. Boat launching and rental.
Rt. 1 Box 186, Scarbro, WV 25917
Phone: 304-469-9905
Fax: 304-469-9905
www.wvparks.com
Lake Stephens, Beckley, WV
2,700 acres, 100 full hookup trailer sites, 46 tents sites, 2 shower houses, general store, beach, swimming, water slide, boat rental, fishing, boat dock, water skiing, tennis/basketball courts and playgrounds
350 Lake Stephens Road, Beckley, WV 25801
304-934-5323(Main)
304-934-5322(Campground)
304-934-7709(Marina)
West Virginia State Forests
Greenbrier State Forest, Caldwell, WV
In the southeastern corner of the state near the border of Virginia, the forest provides over 5,100 acres of heavily forested, mountainous terrain for outdoor recreation. Magnificent views of the surrounding countryside are afforded by the impressive and imposing 3,280 high Kate's Mountain. Cabins, Camping.
HC 30 Box 154
Caldwell, WV 24925
(304) 536-1944
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail: greenbrier@dnr.state.wv.us
Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV
Located just south of Charleston, WV, this 9,300-acre forest is noted among naturalists for its diverse wildflower and bird populations. Popular picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, swimming pool and playground attract families during the summer season. The fully equipped campground is one of the few in the Charleston area.
Rt. 2 Box 285
Charleston, WV 25882
(304) 558-3500
1-800-CALL WVA
US Army Corps of Engineers
Battle Run Campground, Summersville, WV
(Open from May 01, 2002 to Oct 13, 2002)
Located south of Summersville, WV, on the shore of the largest lake in central WV. Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a unique place to visit. Technical rock climbing and white water rafting are available year round nearby, with white water releases below the dam on the world class Gauley River in September and October. Bring your own motorboat, sea kayak, or canoe or rent a pontoon boat at the Summersville Marina. The campground offers 117 sites, 110 with electric hookups.
Rt 2 Box 470
Summersville, WV 26651-9802
(304) 872-3412
www.reserveusa.com/nrrs/wv/batt/
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