Recreation Areas

Recreation Areas in West Virginia

Facility Name Description Activities Appalachian National Scenic Trail The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,174-mile footpath along the ridgecrests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern  more... Camping , Fishing , Hiking , Wildlife Viewing Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge The Canaan Valley, with an altitude of 3,200 feet, is 14 miles long and 3 miles wide, and the highest valley of its size east of the Rocky Mountains. Climate and habitats are typical of areas much  more... Fishing , Hiking , Hunting , Museum/Visitor Center , Wildlife Viewing Gauley River National Recreation Area The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River  more... Camping , Fishing , Hunting , Water Sports Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,  more... Climbing , Fishing , Hiking , Museum/Visitor Center , Picnic , Water Sports , Wildlife Viewing Monongahela National Forest Recreation ranges from self reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping. There are 23 campgrounds, 17 picnic  more... Autotouring , Biking , Camping , Climbing , Fishing , Hiking , Historic/Cultural Sites , Horseback Riding , Hunting , Museum/Visitor Center , Pets , Picnic , Recreational Vehicles , Restaurants and SnackBar , Water Sports , Wildlife Viewing , Winter Sports New River Gorge National River A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River  more... Autotouring , Biking , Camping , Climbing , Fishing , Hiking , Horseback Riding , Hunting , Lodging , Museum/Visitor Center , Picnic , Water Sports Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990 to protect, conserve, and restore habitat for wildlife native to the river's floodplain. The refuge consists of twenty-one islands  more... Autotouring , Fishing , Hiking , Hunting Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Citizens in the Potomac Heritage Trail corridor are rediscovering history and reclaiming access to rivers and other outdoor places. The designation of a Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail  more... Biking , Camping , Climbing , Fishing , Groceries and Supplies , Hiking , Horseback Riding , Hunting , Museum/Visitor Center , Picnic , Restaurants and SnackBar , Water Sports , Wildlife Viewing , Winter Sports White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery Constructed in early 1900, the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery (NFH) was built to take advantage of the natural springs for which the town is named. A truly historic place, the town  more...