Beech Fork State Park

Beech Fork State Park
5601 Long Branch Road
Barboursville West Virginia 25504

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Park Hours: Open seasonally Boat Dock Hours: Memorial Day until Labor Day, open noon-8pm
304-528-5794
lat: 38.3079717 long: -82.3464394

Beech Fork State Park spans 1,344 acres and offers campsites, hiking trails, and Beech Fork lake, which has 31 miles of shoreline. The state park offers many opportunities for family activities. If you are looking for activities on the water, you can rent out Canoes, kayaks, jon boats, paddle boats and stand up paddle boards at the park’s boat dock. Additionally, there is a boat dock operating from Memorial Day until Labor Day, and is open noon-8pm. Note: Life jackets are required to go out onto the water, and ones will be provided if you do not have your own. There is also a paved boat launch, open from April until November. The park also features a handicap accessible fishing pier. If you prefer activities on land, there are still plenty of options. The state park offers over 14 miles of trails that are perfect for both hiking and biking. Additionally, if you have a phone with a GPS, the park offers geocaching which can be great to complete with family or friends. There are also 275 campsites, located across 4 different camping areas within the park, which is perfect if you want to spend more than a single day outdoors in Beech Fork, West Virginia. 

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