Valley Falls State Park Nearby Attractions

Located 30 minutes south of Valley Falls State Park, 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 your convenience.

Perched on a rise overlooking the confluence of Prickett’s Creek and the Monongahela River, this rustic log fort is a re-creation of the original Prickett’s Fort of 1774. During the park season, visitors may encounter blacksmiths, spinners, weavers and other traditional artisans at work, along with a gun shop offering the state’s only public demonstrations of 18th-century firearm manufacturing.