North Bend State Park Activities

Just minutes away, experience 25 miles of incredible ATV trails at Mountwood ATV Park. The park includes different grades of trails, from moderate to difficult, with spectacular views. After experiencing off-road adventure, rest and relax at North Bend’s beautiful lodge or cozy cabins.

There are over 20 miles of single-track trails inside North Bend State Park for mountain bikers of all levels to explore. From short loops to multi-trail courses, the thrill is plentiful. Don’t miss the Old Farm Trail, a modern trail with flow, fun and challenges that meets NICA standards for accessibility and rider safety.

The 72-mile-long North Bend Rail Trail sits adjacent to North Bend State Park and is the perfect place for cycle touring. The relatively flat historical trail is constructed of smooth crushed limestone surface for most of the route. The rail trail is ideal for a fun family ride, a cardio workout, or those looking to do long rides on mountain or hybrid bikes.

Ready for a day on the lake? The 305-acre, 8.1-mile lake at North Bend State Park is part of the North Fork of the Hughes River Watershed Project. North Bend Lake has an average permanent pool width of 310 feet. There is a boat launch, a canoe launch and two accessible fishing platforms. The lake has excellent bass, crappie, catfish, and musky fishing. Canoes, kayaks, Jon boats and pontoons are available for rent at North Bend Outfitters.

North Bend State Park has two campgrounds that will suit your every need. River Run Campground has 49 sites. 26 of the sites have both water and electric hookups. River Run Campground is typically open from mid-April through October. Cokeley Campground has 28 sites with electricity and water hookups. Each campground has ADA-compliant sites and Wi-Fi.

North Bend State Park has a 305-acre recreational lake, a boat ramp, a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and other fishing access points. The river downstream at the Jug handle day-use area is stocked with trout in January, February, March and April. Fishing is also available at the North Fork of the Hughes River.

Fish for bass, musky, and catfish at North Bend State Park. But before you head out, purchase a current West Virginia fishing license, available at www.wvfish.com.

Experience a modern-day treasure hunt at North Bend State Park. Enjoy the new, technological adventure as you hunt for hidden treasure at the cache sites in North Bend State Park and on the North Bend Rail Trail nearby. You never know what you might discover.

North Bend State Park Geocache Locations:

Anchor’s Away
There are Giants in these Woods

North Bend Rail Trail Geocache Locations:

Sherwood Like a Flashlight
Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow

Tee time! North Bend Golf Course is a privately operated 9-hole golf course located just outside the park for a relaxing getaway on the green. No experience is needed and lessons are provided upon request. You can also go mini-golfing at the small mini-golf course near the ice cream shack.

Do you want to be on the move in the outdoors? North Bend has 14 hiking trails stretching 26 miles, varying in degree and difficulty, with excellent views of the surrounding area for every nature enthusiast. North Bend is an excellent spot for bikers because of its easy access to the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, which boasts a nearly flat grade for leisurely rides and walks.

North Bend State Park is a perfect place to experience outdoor adventure. There are canoe and kayak, mountain bike and geocache opportunities. Birding is popular at the park with a large population of Red-headed Woodpeckers and songbirds, including summer tanagers, cedar waxwings, indigo buntings, bluebirds, warblers and whip-poor-wills.

North Bend’s swimming pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wednesdays through Sundays from 12-6 p.m. Hours may be adjusted in mid-August.

Admission for adults is $6 and $5 for kids 6-11. Kids 5 and younger get in for free. For more information or to inquire about swimming passes or pool parties, call 304-643-2931.