Calling all veterans and active duty military personnel! West Virginia State Parks thanks you for your service. To show our appreciation, we’re offering 10% off all lodge room, cabins and campsites. Every day. Just use code VETS10 when you make your reservation and present a valid military ID at check in.
*Some exclusions apply.
*Offer is not available at Stonewall Resort State Park. A valid military ID must be presented at check in.
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May 15 - May 18, 2025 Join us at Pipestem Resort State Park for the first leg of the IBO Triple Crown! For more information, please call Pipestem Resort State Park at (304) 466-1800.
Enjoy 55 shows this summer to celebrate 55 years at Pipestem Resort State Park. Come and enjoy weekend #3 of the summer long celebration at Pipestem Resort State Parks’ 55th Year of service to the people of West Virginia. On Friday night, May 16th, the locally based singer/songwriter Jonah Carden will take the stage at […]
Kids ages 9-12 are invited to participate in this all day nature ranger camp where they will learn all about local flora and fauna, primitive fire making skills using flint and steel, team building skills, indoor rock climbing course, orienteering, water filtration and much more! The cost for this event is $99 per kid, and […]
Spring bird banding returns to Tygart Lake! Join master birder Joey Herron as we spend the morning identifying birds of the lake by sight and sound at Tygart Lake State Park Lodge. This annual gathering is a great opportunity for all ages to see birds up close and learn their stories. This event will take […]
Join us for our free youth fishing derby! This is open to all youth 15 and under. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the derby runs from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Awards will be given in each of the following age categories: 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15. Please bring your own pole, bait […]
Celebrate Kids to Parks day and come out for our free youth fishing derby! This event will be held at Cacapon’s upper lake and registration is at 9 a.m. and the derby runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Age categories of 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-14. Awards will be given to largest fish […]
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at North Bend State Park. Grab your friends and family and celebrate this national day of outdoor play with us! This third weekend of May is the annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country. The mission of this day is […]
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at Kanawha State Forest. Grab your friends and family and celebrate this national day of outdoor play with us! This third weekend of May is the annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country. The mission of this day is to […]
The History Alive! program features scholars from around West Virginia who portray historical figures. Join us at the South Entrance Picnic Shelter as we welcome Doug Riley portraying Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. The discussion will include historical, social and political issues that influenced Stonewall’s life. There will also be a chance to ask questions of the […]
Enjoy 55 shows this summer to celebrate 55 years at Pipestem Resort State Park. Come and enjoy weekend #4 of the summer long celebration at Pipestem Resort State Parks' Year of service to the people of West Virginia. On Friday night May 23rd one of Pipestem’s favorite singer/songwriters, the legend, Jim Snyder, will take the […]
This festival features old fashioned engines and “turn of the century” industrial, oil field, and farm machinery. Live demonstrations, craft vendors, and great food! For more information call Dave Wilson at 304-628-3587. For lodging, cabin or camping reservations, please call North Bend State Park at (304) 643-2931.
Once known as the highest and coldest incorporated town east of the Mississippi and accessible only by rail, Spruce has become a popular destination for those wanting to experience the notorious ghost town. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-scenic-spruce-trip/
"Wings of Wonder: West Virginia Birds of Prey" is coming to Beech Fork State Park for two programs on Saturday, May 24th at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Come meet six native West Virginia Raptor Ambassadors close up, including live owls, falcons, hawks and our bald eagle, Regis. Learn about the habitats they live in, […]
Enjoy 55 shows this summer to celebrate 55 years at Pipestem Resort State Park. Come and enjoy weekend #5 of the summer long celebration at Pipestem Resort State Parks' 55th Year of service to the people of West Virginia. On Friday night May 30th Charleston-native singer/songwriter Jon Wikstrom will take the stage at the Black […]
This is the ultimate birding weekend for advanced and beginning bird watchers! The weekend is designed to see and listen to birds in scenic mountain habitats with well-known naturalist/guide Bill Beatty and Janice Runyan of Wellsburg, WV. Blackwater Falls State Park is one of West Virginia’s best birdwatching regions. Along with nearby Canaan Valley Resort […]
Histories Alive with Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson comes to North Bend State Park! Born in Clarksburg, Jackson was an orphan who became one of the most renowned names in military history. He is regarded as a tactical genius and relentless battlefield commander. Come listen to the characters discuss historical, political and social issues that influenced their […]
55 SHOWS THIS SUMMER TO CELEBRATE 55 YEARS AT PIPESTEM RESORT STATE PARK Come and join us for weekend #6 of the summer long celebration at Pipestem Resort State Parks' 55th Year of service to the people of West Virginia. On Friday night June 6, the Webster County based trio of Rock House Road Duo […]
The Yoga Power Team is partnering with West Virginia State Parks and is coming to Pipestem Resort State Park this summer! The following speciality classes will be offered: Sunrise Yoga, Aquatic Yoga, Sound Bath, Yoga & Art, Acro Yoga, Belly Dance, Yoga Hike, Read & Restore, Meditation and Pranayama & Sunset Yoga For more information […]
A Summers County tradition for decades, the Bluestone Dining Room in the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park has thrilled guests as the park staff create one of the most unique seafood buffets in the region. The Seafood Buffet is a monthly scheduled event for the first Friday of each month. Come hungry, leave […]
This program is put on and led by MOV Master Naturalists! Bring a camera or cell phone with you and meet the group in the Hughes Conference Room. Most of the time will be spent on the adjacent deck on the back of the lodge! This class will be led by MOV Master Naturalists skilled […]
Watch the sunrise over the beautiful West Virginia hills by joining the sunrise hike for National Trails Day! Meet the park naturalist at the Cliffside trail head for an intermediate 3.5 mile hike. Helpful items to bring are: water, sturdy shoes and flashlight. Earn a National Trails Day Incentive!
Hikers meet me at the Dunlop Hollow Picnic Area at 9am! We will take the Wildcat Ridge Trail for approximately 1 mile to where it connects with the Polly Trail (1.4 miles). Hikers will have an opportunity to take in beautiful views from on top of the rock formations on Polly! We'll take the Polly […]
Come Hike with us! Join a naturalist in Blackwater Falls Lodge Lobby for this interpretive hike along a section of three park trails. The forest is a mix of conifers and northern hardwoods. Expect to experience plants and perhaps wildlife that characterize a mountain habitat such as mountain holly, mountain ash, serviceberry and more. The […]
Celebrate National Trails Day & Black Bear Day at Watoga State Park! Join our Naturalist for a hike along portions of Bear Pen Trail. We will travel at a slow pace as we discuss black bear habitat, food sources and denning preferences. We will meet at the Nature Center for this 3 mile hike. Please […]
Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking out onto the Tygart Lake Dam! Learn more about the Army Corps history, mission, and the creation of Tygart Lake State Park. Earn a National Trails Day Incentive!
Meet in the lobby of McKeever Lodge to celebrate National Trails Day at Pipestem Resort State Park! Join us as we hike around the Long Branch Lake on the Lake Shore Trail. Participants will receive a special National Trails Day Hike incentive! Please dress for the weather. This trail is approximately three miles and will […]
Meet at the nature center at 10AM for a naturalist guided hike along the Laurel Trail! This moderate 2.5 mile trail has scenic overlooks and a view of the upper reservoir. The mountain laurel, which the trail is named for, will be in early stages of budding pink and white hues, and will be in […]
This class is put on and taught by MOV Master Naturalists and will take place on North Bend’s Lake! To participate in this class, you will have to rent with North Bend Outfitters or bring your own kayak. An overview of kayaking safety will be conducted before the class begins. A variety of types of […]
Join our Naturalist for a guided hike on the Overhanging Rock Trail! This trail has beautiful views, rock formations, and a creek to explore! This hike is less than one mile but has some steep climbs. We will meet in front of the Nature Center. To register for this hike please contact our Naturalist, Sarah, […]
June 7, 2025 from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM This hike is put on and led by MOV Master Naturalists! The hike will be co-led by two Master Naturalists searching for and discussing any herps they can find, as well as about any stars or other night sky formations that can be seen! For more […]