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Watoga State Park

Marlinton, WV U.S.A.

HC 82 Box 252
Marlinton, WV 24954
U.S.A.
304-799-4087
800-225-5982 Reservations
Open Year-Round No Entry Fee Charged
State Park Information

Watoga State Park is the largest state park in West Virginia with 10,100 acres of beautiful forest full of recreational opportunities.

The park includes an 11-acre lake, hiking and equestrian trails and three campgrounds. Fishing is excellent in the lake.

The park contains an arboretum, the Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial Museum, a variety of cabins and campgrounds and extensive summer events.

In winter, the trails are popular with cross-country skiers, though none are groomed.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities available
Backpacking not available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch available Snowshoeing available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping not available
Touring available

Photo credits in order: Photo by Ken Sherman, courtesy of Pocahontas County Tourism Commission. Photo by W.A. Sizemore, courtesy of Pocahontas County Tourism Commission. Photo by W.A. Sizemore, courtesy of Pocahontas County Tourism Commission.

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