Prickett’s Fort State Park Nearby Attractions

Located about 22 miles south of Prickett’s Fort, this park is a cozy, quiet getaway for couples and families. Tygart Lake State Park visitors enjoy hiking, golfing, fishing and boating on the 10-mile-long, 1,750-acre Tygart Lake. The park also offers lodging, cabin rentals and camping for all to enjoy.

Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, the scenic treasure of Valley Falls State Park is only a short drive from Fairmont and Grafton. This 1,145-acre day-use park hosts a variety of outdoor recreation like fishing, picnicking, kayaking and 18 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.

The heritage of early West Virginia is preserved in the pioneer homestead restoration at this park. The Smith family home has been restored as a museum, and an additional museum houses many early farm artifacts. Guided tours are offered from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.