Almost Heaven Atlas - A Guide to West Virginia State Parks and Forests

Seneca State Forest: The oldest and largest of West Virginia's state forests, Seneca is located in rugged Pocahontas County bordering the Gr1eenbrier River.44

Panther State Forest, located on the border of West Virginia and Kentucky, is West Virginia's southernmost state forest.

Kumbrabow State Forest sits on top of Rich Mountain along the Western edge of the Allegheny Highlands in Randolph County.

Located seven miles from Charleston, Kanawha State Forest is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The forest covers 9,300 acres with more than 60 miles of hiking and biking trails that are ideal for every season.

Covering over 5,100 acres in southeastern West Virginia, Greenbrier State Forest delivers secluded natural beauty with a wide range of recreational options like fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking.

Less than 15 miles from Morgantown, Coopers Rock State Forest is home to some of the most iconic views in Almost Heaven.

Located in eastern Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties, Calvin Price State Forest is covered in 9,000+ acres of mixed hardwoods and pine.

Located on 8,296 heavily forested acres in southern West Virginia, Cabwaylingo State Forest is a beautiful destination to relax and unwind.

Watters Smith State Park: The heritage of early West Virginia and the pioneer spirit of Watters Smith are both preserved in the homestead restoration at this 532-acre historical park.

Located in the mountains of Pocahontas County, Watoga State Park is West Virginia's largest. With 10,100 acres of land, Watoga offers many recreational activities including hiking, fishing and boating.

Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, Valley Falls State Park is a place of scenic beauty and historical significance.

Located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in scenic north-central West Virginia, Tygart Lake State Park provides guests with a quiet vacation spot and breathtaking views.

Set on a high, wooded ridge in the rugged mountains of Wyoming County in southern West Virginia, Twin Falls Resort State Park is an ideal destination for nature lovers.

At the junction of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers in Point Pleasant sits Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. The park is open year-round.

Tomlinson Run State Park sits along the Ohio River at the top of West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. The park has 1,398 acres and is divided into two sections: the first is a wilderness area with heavily forested hills, overhanging cliffs of sandstone and shale, and many wildflowers and fauna, and the second is a developed area with traditional park offerings.

Introducing West Virginia's newest state park, Summersville Lake State Park. Summersville Lake State Park is the state's first new state park to be added in more than 30 years and sits on 177 acres on the northern shore of the state's largest lake in Nicholas County.

Just three miles off I-79 and extending across 1,900 acres, Stonewall Resort State Park offers a secluded retreat surrounded by rolling hills.

Prickett's Fort State Park, located five miles north of Fairmont in Marion County, features a reconstruction of the original Prickett's Fort, which served as a place of refuge during colonial times.

Sitting on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park offers something for everyone. Enjoy excellent dining, a full-service spa, gift shops, championship golf, horseback riding, hiking, boating, fishing, swimming and more!

Pinnacle Rock State Park is known for the 3,100-foot sandstone formation that gives the park its name. Located on U.S.

Found among the Mid-Ohio Valley's rolling hills, lakes and streams, North Bend State Park offers outdoor recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting.

Hidden among the hills is a peaceful 250-acre park with a 500-acre wildlife management area. Moncove Lake State Park resides on the southeastern edge of West Virginia and is a favorite setting for outdoor gatherings, camping and water recreation.

Located in the wooded mountains of Hardy County in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, Lost River State Park provides cabin lodging and an abundance of outdoor recreation.

With 562 acres, Little Beaver State Park offers family fun, beautiful scenery and incredible outdoor recreation. The park features nearly 20 miles of trails to explore and an 18-acre lake where anglers may fish year-round.

Holly River State Park: With 8,101 acres, Holly River is West Virginia's second largest state park and is known for its wide range of flora, including wildflowers and ferns.

Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.

Fairfax Stone State Park is comprised of four acres and named after the Fairfax Stone, a surveyor's marker and boundary stone used in the 1700s to settle a dispute over land in the English colonies of Maryland and Virginia.

Located in the Greenbrier River Valley north of Lewisburg, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail, which links more than 300 historical sites in 16 states.

A guided audio portrait of Chief Logan State Park, highlighting its West Virginia landscape, history, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this public land special.

A guided audio portrait of Cedar Creek State Park, highlighting its West Virginia landscape, history, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this public land special.

A guided audio portrait of Cathedral State Park, highlighting its West Virginia landscape, history, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this public land special.

A guided audio portrait of Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, highlighting its West Virginia landscape, history, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this public land special.

A guided audio portrait of Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, highlighting its West Virginia landscape, history, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this public land special.

A guided audio portrait of Canaan Valley Resort State Park, highlighting its high-elevation landscape, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this West Virginia public land special.111

A guided audio portrait of Camp Creek State Park and Forest, highlighting its Appalachian landscape, outdoor recreation, and the stories that make this West Virginia public land special.

A guided, audio portrait of Cacapon Resort State Park, focusing on the landscape, history, and features that make it stand apart within West Virginia's public lands.

A special, dated episode of Almost Heaven Atlas: a week-by-week guide to real events across West Virginia's state parks in September 2026, including the Pipestem Resort State Park Hall of Fame induction honoring Rocket Boys teacher Freida Riley, the Thunder on the Gauley Civil War reenactment at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield, the Farm to Table dinner series, a weekend of stargazing at Blackwater Falls, and a statewide National Public Lands Day volunteer push touching more than a dozen parks.

A guided, audio portrait of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, focusing on the

landscape, history, and features that make it stand apart within West Virginia's public lands.

A guided, audio portrait of Blackwater Falls State Park, focusing on the landscape,

history, and features that make it stand apart within West Virginia's public lands.

A guided, audio portrait of Berkeley Springs State Park, focusing on the landscape,

history, and features that make it stand apart within West Virginia's public lands.