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Albright Municipal Park - Albright, WV

Albright Municipal Park, located across the street from Albright Town Hall, contains a pavilion and playground equipment. For more information, contact the town of Albright.

Alpine Lake - Terra Alta, WV

Alpine Lake Resort sits on a 150-acre lake and includes a lodge, cabins, a golf course, mini-golf, and more recreation opportunities. Located next to the beach is a pavilion, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. For more information on all Alpine Lake has to offer, visit www.alpinelake.com.

Aurora Community Park - Aurora, WV

Brown's Park - Kingwood, WV

Brown's Park features playground equipment, the Energy Express Trail, restroom facilities, a basketball court, a volleyball net, and a pavilion. To reserve the pavilion, please contact Kingwood Parks and Recreation.

Bruceton Mills Dam - Bruceton Mills, WV

The Bruceton Mills Dam includes fishing and boating access to Big Sandy Creek and a shelter. Padlz, a canoe and kayak rental business, offers boat rentals nearby.

Cannon Hill Park - Rowlesburg, WV

Cannon Hill Park in Rowlesburg offers a fantastic view of the Cheat River, the B&O Railroad bridge, and the town below. This vantage point made it a strategic location during the Civil War Battle of Rowlesburg in April 1863. ​More information and trip scheduling is available by contacting members of the Rowlesburg Area Historical Society: Robert Ayersman at (304) 454-9303 or Lucille Grimm at (304) 454-9218. 

Cathedral State Park - Aurora, WV

Outside of Aurora, Cathedral State Park is one of the state's largest old-growth forest and contains one of the largest stands of virgin hemlock in West Virginia. A designated National Natural Landmark, the state park offer 3 miles of trails, a playground, plenty of picnic space, and a weather shelter. Visit www.wvstateparks.com for more information. 

Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area - Albright, WV

Dedicated in 2014, Cheat Canyon WMA is managed by the WV Department of Natural Resources and is centered around the Cheat River Canyon. Parking and access can be found north of Albright,

Cool Springs Park - Rowlesburg, WV

Cool Springs Park is a unique Preston County roadside attraction. At the same time, it functions as a gas station, a restaurant, a general store, a novelty souvenir shop, and a park full of antique railroad and farming equipment and a small playground. Be sure to make a stop for a nice picnic when exploring Preston County. 

Coopers Rock State Forest - Preston and Monongalia Counties

Coopers Rock State Forest features canyon overlooks, historical sites, picnic shelters, 50 miles of hiking and biking trails, sandstone cliffs for climbing and bouldering, and cross-country ski terrain. Visit www.wvstateparks.com for more information. 

Cranesville Swamp - Terra Alta, WV

Cranesville Swamp Nature Preserve is managed by The Nature Conservancy and extends across Preston County and Garrett County, Maryland. Along the five trails, including a 1,500-foot boardwalk, visitors can witness diverse species of birds and mammals. Visit www.nature.org for more information, including details on a guided audio tour. 

Fairfax Pond-Rehe WMA - Reedsville, WV 

Fairfax Pond consists of a series of ponds and wetlands that are leftover from strip mining operations. Visit this Wildlife Management Area for hunting (deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, grouse), trapping (beaver, muskrat, raccoon, bobcat), and fishing (largemouth bass, bluegill, and more) opportunities.

Fairfax Stone Historical Monument State Park - Eglon, WV

Fellowsville Park - Fellowsville, WV

Situated along Route 50, Fellowsville Park contains multiple weather shelters and picnic tables that makes for a convenient day-use picnic site. 

Friends of the Cheat Campground - Albright, WV

Home to the annual Cheat River Festival,  the Friends of the Cheat campground outside of Albright contains Cheat River access points for commercial and private use. Visit www.cheat.org for more information. 

Gladesville Community Park - Gladesville, WV

 Jenkinsburg Recreation and Natural Area - Albright

The Jenkinsburg tract is well-known for its “high bridge”, and swimming areas along the Cheat River and Big Sandy Creek, including “Blue Hole”. WVU students, locals, whitewater enthusiasts, hunters, and hikers frequent the area.

Maryland High Point - Eglon, WV

Masontown Park - Masontown, WV

This city park offers a basketball court, play equipment, picnic tables and grills, and restroom facilities. 

Muddy Creek Park - Albright, WV

Reedsville Community Park - Reedsville, WV

 The Reedsville Community Park is set among the natural features of Preston County and includes a swing set, handicap accessible equipment, picnic tables, a weather-shelter, and a large pavilion. To reserve the pavilion, please contact Reedsville Town Hall at (304) 864-3437.

Rowlesburg Community Park - Rowlesburg, WV

This expansive city park offers basketball courts, tennis courts, a walking trail, a baseball field, picnic areas, Cheat River access, a playground, and shelters. To rent a shelter, please call (304) 454-2441.

 Snake Hill WMA - Preston and Monongalia Counties

Terra Alta Community Park - Terra Alta, WV

Terra Alta Park contains a walking trail, restroom facilities, a pavilion, weather shelters and picnic tables, play equipment for a range of ages, a concession stand, baseball fields, and a tetherball pole. For more information on renting the pavilion, please contact town of Terra Alta at (304) 789-6664. 

Upper Deckers Creek WMA- Masontown, WV

This Wildlife Management Area is located just outside of Reedsville. It offers opportunities for hunting waterfowl and has two small fishing ponds that provide opportunities for bluegill. 

Valley District Lion's Club Picnic Area- Masontown, WV

This local swimming hole along Deckers Creek is located along Route 7 just outside of Masontown. Features a scenic waterfall and picnic shelters.