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State Parks and Forests 

State Park and Forest Resources 

Download a State Park Trail Map
Download and print park trail maps of state parks and forests in West Virginia.

Find a map of WV State Park and Forest
Interactive state map that enables you to find a map of a WV State Park or Forest by clicking on the map.

Find Information on WV State Parks and Forests
Interactive state map that enables you to find information on a WV State Park or Forest by clicking on the map.

Geocache in WV State Parks
Informative site on geocaching in the State of West Virginia.

Make a State Park Reservation
West Virginia State Parks now offer online reservations for Lodge and Resort Parks. This system allows you to check for availability, make reservations as far as two years in advance, and take advantage of most package rates.

National Parks in West Virginia
The National Park Service administers seven parks located entirely or partially within the state of West Virginia. These units of the National Park System protect important natural, cultural and recreational resources, and preserve the places where nationally significant events occurred.

Purchase a WV State Parks & Forests Gift Card
If you are looking for a gift to hint for a getaway, encourage a family member to take a vacation, schedule a golf trip or enjoy a great dinner at a state park restaurant – this is the gift card for you: to give or to receive.

Send an Online Postcard from West Virginia
Send an online postcard of the beautiful state of West Virginia to a friend or loved one.

State Parks Calendar of Events
This resource will show you all of the events planned at WV State Parks for the year.

Traveling West Virginia Series State Park Videos
Winner of the Best Broadcast Coverage series, Photojournalist Brad Rice’s Traveling West Virginia series is now available for your viewing. This weekly series originally aired on WCHS-TV8 and introduces viewers to interesting people, exciting places and challenging activities. Travel with Brad Rice throughout West Virginia’s state parks to discover nature’s scenic beauty, an array of recreational possibilities, and the rich history of our region

Did You Know?

The first memorial built to honor the 400,000 black soldiers who fought in World War I was the Kimball World War Memorial, dedicated in 1928 in Kimball. About 1,500 of those veterans were from McDowell County.