About This Park
Known as West Virginia’s “top” state park, Tomlinson Run State Park lies along the Ohio River, near the tip of the Northern Panhandle. The park's 1,398 acres are divided into two sections: a wilderness area with heavily forested hills, overhanging cliffs of sandstone and shale, and many wildflowers and fauna, and a developed area with traditional park offerings. The park features a wide array of recreational activities including hiking, fishing, boating and swimming. Tomlinson Run also offers unique camping experiences with its yurt and camper cabin rentals.
Summer 2021 Feature: From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation will serve breakfast at the Tomlinson Run campground picnic shelter on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-11 a.m.
Contact
- Phone: 304-564-3651
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 84 Osage Road, New Manchester, WV 26056
History
Tomlinson Run State Park was built where several grist mills operated in the 1800s. In the 1930s, land was purchased and developed into a state park, with construction supervised by the National Conservation Commission. The park opened in 1940, and over the following years, buildings and other facilities were constructed for various purposes, many of which are still in use today. Several improvements have been made in recent years, including a swimming pool, an expanded campground and the addition of yurts, for a new type of camping experience.
Additional Information
Picnicking
Need an area for a picnic or family get-together? The park offers four picnic shelters which can be reserved by the day for a modest fee. Otherwise, picnic shelters are available on a first-come, first served basis, so be sure to reserve in advance if you’ve got something special planned!
Trails
Beech Trail
Big Foot Trail
Fern Trail
Laurel Trail
Maple Trail
Poe Trail
Nearby Attractions
Homer Laughlin China Company
The ceramics produced here are famous around the world and treasured by collectors going back to the 1870s, including a West Virginia favorite – Fiestaware. A visitor center, museum, and factory outlet are part of scheduled public tours. Pick up a souvenir while you’re visiting!
Jamboree USA
Also known as the Wheeling Jamboree, this is a weekly, live performance that is the second longest-running country music program in the nation!
Mountaineer Casino and Racetrack & Resort
A popular Thoroughbred horse racetrack and casino featuring slots, table games and live entertainment. Every night can be a win!
Oglebay Park
This self-supporting public municipal park in Wheeling is the only one of its kind. It features two championship golf courses, two standard course, 11 tennis courts, a large outdoor pool, extensive trails, a planetarium and the Good Zoo. A lodge and cottages are available for overnight stays.
West Virginia Independence Hall
Located in Wheeling, this historic building was built in 1860 and housed the Wheeling Convention and the West Virginia Constitutional Convention, both important to the creation of West Virginia as a state during the Civil War.
Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino & Racetrack
The Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino & Racetrack features slot machines, live racing and table games, as well as live concerts. You never know what you might win!
City of Wheeling
The cultural and entertainment center of the northern panhandle, Wheeling also serves great historical significance to the creation of the state and features museums, theaters and landmarks, plus shopping and dining.