- Gauley River National Recreation Area
- The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural
- Greenbrier Rail Trail State Park
- The Greenbrier River Trail is a 78-mile long rail trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. Trail uses include bicycling, backpacking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. A packed, crusher
- Greenbrier State Forest
- Located in the southeastern corner of the state near the border of Virginia, Greenbrier State Forest provides over 5,100 acres of heavily forested, mountainous terrain for outdoor recreation.
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
- Hawks Nest State Park
- Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River.
Long known for
- Highland Scenic Byway
- This highway in the Monongahela National Forest traverses through river valleys and up onto mountain ridges, providing breathtaking vistas as well as scenic walks through mountain bogs and cranberry
- Hildebrand Lock And Dam
- The Hildebrand Lock And Dam on the upper Monongahela River has a short pool that provides a scenic boat trip in both summer and fall, but no access by
- Holly River State Park
- The dense forests of Holly River State Park provide guests with a natural feeling of peaceful solitude. Located near the center of the state in Webster County, it is
- Jennings Randolph Lake
- Situated in the scenic, rugged hills of the Maryland/West Virginia border. Jennings Randolph Lake offers something for everyone, be it hiking, fishing, camping, boating, or nature walks. If you
- Kanawha State Park
- Located just seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia, this forest's close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley has made it a recreational haven. Some of the state's
- Kumbrabow State Park
- Kumbrabow State Forest is located along the western edge of the allegheny Highlands atop Rich Mountain. The 9,474 acres of forest range from 3,000 to 3,930 feet above
- Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area
- Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area, a 12, 851 acre area, is located seven miles northeast of Lenore, West Virginia. Laurel Lake originated in 1960 when 75 acres of land
- Little Beaver State Park
- Little Beaver State Park is a 562-acre day-use park that features many outdoor recreational opportunities. At the center of the park is an 18-acre lake open for fishing year-round.
- London Locks And Dam
- Provides a navigable channel to the head of navigation on the Kanawha River and principally serves the coal mines in that area. Located near Montgomery,
- Lost River State Park
- Nestled in the wooded mountains of Hardy County, Lost River State Park encompasses 3,712 acres creating a vacation getaway.
Enjoy an invigorating hike to "Cranny Crow" with its commanding views
- Marmet Locks And Dam
- Provides a 9-ft navigable channel on the Kanawha River extending 15 mi to London
- Moncove Lake State Park
- Tucked away among the hills on the southeastern edge of the state lies Moncove Lake State Park. Located in the pastoral setting of Monroe County, Moncove Lake State Park
- Monongahela National Forest
- Recreation ranges from self reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping. There are 23 campgrounds, 17
- Morgantown Lock And Dam
- Completed in 1950, this dam on the Monongahela River provides a 9-ft navigable channel to Hildebrand Lock &
- New River Gorge National River
- A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge
- North Bend Rail Trail State Park
- The North Bend Rail Trail is a multi-use recreational trail operated by West Virginia State Parks. Formerly an abandoned spur of the CSX system, the trail is part of
- North Bend State Park
- Named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, North Bend State Park in West Virginia, offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990 to protect, conserve, and restore habitat for wildlife native to the river's floodplain. The refuge consists of twenty-one islands
- Opekiska Lock And Dam
- Provides a pool that winds through the beautiful West Virginia mountains to Fairmont where the West Fork and Tygart Rivers join to form the
- Panther State Park
- Located in the rugged hills near West Virginia's southern border with Virginia and Kentucky, Panther offers a small campground in heavily wooded surroundings. Hiking trails to scenic overlooks, trout
- Pike Island Locks And Dam
- Provides a 30-mile pool on the Ohio River ideal for industry and recreation. This area is along the Lewis and Clark
- Pinnacle Rock State Park
- Located along Route 52, near historic Bramwell in Mercer County, Pinnacle Rock State Park is one of the more interesting wayside parks operated by the West Virginia State Park
- Pipestem Resort State Park
- Escape to the mountains at Pipestem Resort Park, the "Year-round Crown Jewel of West Virginia State Parks." From beautiful scenic overlooks of the Bluestone Gorge to the two lodges,
- Plum Orchard Lake State Park
- Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area , located in Fayette County, was purchased in 1960, and encompasses 3,201 acres.
The area is managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
- Citizens in the Potomac Heritage Trail corridor are rediscovering history and reclaiming access to rivers and other outdoor places. The designation of a Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
