Beartown State Park Activities
Beartown State Park is a 110-acre natural area offering many activities in addition to its main attraction, a half-mile boardwalk. While at Beartown, take advantage of camping,* geocaching, hiking, museums* and historical sites.*
*Attraction is located outside of the park.
Camping
Beartown is a day-use park, but you’re never far from a campground in West Virginia. Try these state parks:
Seneca State Forest (39 miles)
Watoga State Park (23 miles)
Geocaching
Hunt for buried treasure with a modern twist through geocaching! There are cache sites hidden in Beartown State Park, so hunt fast before someone else claims your prize.
Geocache location in Beartown State Park:
Hiking
Hike your heart out at Beartown State Park! The park prides itself on its greatest feature: its views. The simplicity and tranquility of the park attracts visitors who come for walks to get closer to nature.
Museums and Historical Sites
Hop aboard a historic Shay locomotive at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, which is just over an hour’s away. Ride highlights include a recreated 1940s logging camp and Bald Knob, the third highest summit in West Virginia.
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park marks the site of a Union victory during the Civil War. A museum, lookout tower and hiking trails are key attractions. The park occasionally has military reenactments as well.
