Watters Smith State Park Nearby Attractions

Holly River State Park features over 8,100 acres of heavy forestry and is West Virginia’s second-largest state park. The park has become a favorite among nature lovers, admired for its scenic hiking trails and waterfalls. Holly River features an 88-unit campground and 10 charming cabins to choose from. There is also a park restaurant, swimming pool and tennis for outdoor recreation.

This historic bridge spanning the Tygart River is the oldest and longest covered bridge in West Virginia and is still in use today. It was built in 1852 and used by the Confederate and Union armies. The bridge also played a key role in the Battle of Philippi – the first land battle of the Civil War.

The rustic log fort is a reconstruction of the original Prickett’s Fort. It is a living history site where interpreters recreate late 18th-century life on the western frontier through period dress and craft demonstrations.

Teter Creek’s 137 acres include the 35-acre, trout-stocked Teter Creek Lake and 20 tent/trailer campsites. Hunting prospects include deer, grouse, turkey, squirrel and waterfowl.

Located about an hour from Watters Smith, 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.

This day-use park is a popular destination for hiking, fishing and picnicking. The park’s beauty is amplified by a series of foaming waterfalls on the Tygart River. Once the site of a thriving railroad community, the land still bears remnants of the 19th-century sawmill and gristmill that operated along the river.

View West Virginia’s unique wildlife up close and personal. The West Virginia Wildlife Center houses 29 species of animals for viewing along a 1.25-mile-long interpretive trail through the forest. Facilities here include a gift shop and picnic area.