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West Virginia State Parks & Forests

Where people and nature meet

West Virginia State Parks and Forests

…to “promote conservation by preserving and protecting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic, scientific, cultural, archaeological, or historical significance and to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of this state and its visitors.” This mission statement, embodied in state law, has been the guiding principal for operating the West Virginia State Park system since its inception in the late 1920s. Additionally, state parks and state forests continue to serve as major tourist attractions and travel destinations.

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Getaways to Ponder

Packaged Rates
Beech Fork Summer Wildlife Watcher
North Bend - Sizzling Summer Special
History Travelers
Blackwater Falls - Raft, Canoe, Kayak

Special Deals
Lost River's Retreat
Kumbrabow Camping
Youth With Drive (golf) – Pipestem Resort

Blackwater Falls
Kultural Kinnikinnick

Culture Center Exhibit
'Celebrating West Virginia State Parks and Forests' opened at The Culture Center, located in Charleston, W.Va., on June 29, 2010 and will remain on display through Aug. 15. There is no fee to view the exhibit or the State Museum and open to the public. The State Museum hours are 9am to 5pm Tues. through Sat.; Noon to 5pm, Sun.; Closed on Monday.

Special Notices

We are updating our online reservation services. Please call the park for reservations if the online reservations for any of the lodge parks, is not available. Thank you.

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