Watters Smith Memorial State Park Activities

Enjoy a scenic bike ride along the leisurely trails to get back in touch with nature. A perfect activity for a spontaneous day trip!

 

Note: The gate for the roadway leading to the park office and trailhead is open year-round unless weather conditions prohibit access.

Watters Smith is a day-use park, but you’re never far from a campground in West Virginia. Try these nearby parks:

 

Tygart Lake State Park
Audra State Park
Holly River State Park

See what treasure could be buried beneath your feet with geocaching! Bring along some great company and follow a smartphone GPS for discoveries unknown. It is the perfect way to satisfy your desire for adventure.

 

Watters Smith State Park Geocache Location:

Watters Smith Memorial

A historic essence lingers all around Watters Smith Memorial State Park, including its gorgeous hiking trails. There are numerous opportunities to capture breathtaking nature and birdwatching along the way. The park office offers sightings in monthly reports, and blooming, singing and nesting observations are recorded.

The Smith residence, built in 1876 to replace the original log cabin, has been refurbished and serves as a museum containing many period-accurate furnishings. A commemorative stone and bronze monument of Smith marks the site of the original log cabin. Area buildings include a horse and cattle barn, a mill room, a corn crib, a hog pen, a smokehouse, a food storage cellar, a woodworking shop, a blacksmith shop and a farm barn for equipment and hay restoration.

 

Guided tours of the museum are offered on certain weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Bring along your homemade goodies for a delicious picnic in the park! Watters Smith Memorial State Park has a large picnic area equipped with game courts. You can also enjoy hiking, biking trails and an activity building that can seat up to 60 people.