The Official Site of
West Virginia State Parks & Forests

West Virginia State Parks
Explore the Outdoors

Get outside!
Play. Discover. Learn. Share.
And enjoy the great outdoors.

West Virginia State Parks and Forests are outdoor classrooms and encourage individuals, family, friends, schools, and groups to enjoy and explore the natural history of the mountain state.

You’re always welcome to explore outdoors in West Virginia.

Be Active. Get Outdoors.

Discovery

Bike the Parks
Bike rides schedule at many
parks.

Something Fishy
First Fish Certificate
License purchase online
Catfishing – Watch for info

Geocaching
Combining the joy of outdoors, exploration, and technology.

Hiking Trails
Trails are great fun.
Click title for a list of maps.

Beyond Wildflowers
Fascinating blooms of trees, shrubs, …

Fall Colors
Why leaves change color.

A Fall Color Map

Shale Barrens
A geographical occurrence with their own unique flora and fauna

Carpenter Bees or ? (pdf)
Is there a difference?

Events & Activities
A year-round calendar.

Special Summer Programs
Fee free entertainment. Updated as programs are confirmed.

Daily Activities
Parks posting activities online
Pipestem Resort State Park

Ask the naturalist
Have a question? eMail us and we’ll try to get you an answer and post to FAQs.

FAQ's
Answers to questions you have asked.

GAD ZOOKS!

Some pages from www.wvdnr.gov we think worth a click.

Here are some great finds from West Virginia Wildlife Magazine
and other WVDNR resources.
Get out there and explore the Outdoors.

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West Virginia State Parks & Forests