West Virginia

West Virginia

Watoga State Park

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Established
1937
Acreage
10,100 · 10,100 acres; land acquired 1925, redesignated as state park in 1934, opened to public July 1, 1937
Location
Pocahontas County, WV near Marlinton (Allegheny Mountains)
Key features
11-acre Watoga Lake; over 40 mi of trails connecting to Calvin Price State Forest; CCC-era cabins, lodge, and stone structures; Brooks Memorial Arboretum; designated International Dark Sky Park
Activities
Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming pool, paddling, horseback riding, cabin and camping stays, stargazing
Notable
West Virginia's largest state park; the name 'Watoga' is derived from a Cherokee word meaning 'river of islands'

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Source: wvstateparks.com · 2026-05-09