Pinnacle Rock State Park Overview & History

Park Overview

Pinnacle Rock State Park is known for the 3,100-foot sandstone formation that gives the park its name. Located on U.S. Route 52 near Bramwell in Mercer County, the park includes a wooded area with picnic facilities, hiking trails and a fishing lake. An overlook from atop Pinnacle Rock is a popular destination and favorite photo spot for park visitors.

Park History

Pinnacle Rock State Park was established in 1938 when the Conservation Commission purchased a 26-acre tract of land surrounding the 3,100-foot-high Pinnacle Rock. Parking areas, a walkway and the picnic shelter were constructed by the Works Progress Administration in conjunction with the state of West Virginia. Today, the park has over 400 acres and includes Jimmy Lewis Lake.