When to go
The ideal time to visit North Bend State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are less ideal due to cold temperatures and limited access to some park areas.
Know before you go
- Check the park's website for any trail closures or safety alerts before your visit.
- Ensure you have the necessary permits for fishing or other regulated activities.
- Accessibility varies across different areas of the park, so plan according to your needs.
- Take advantage of the available facilities, including picnic areas and restrooms.
- Always follow Leave No Trace principles to preserve the park's natural beauty for future visitors.
North Bend State Park
Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Named for a fork in the Hughes River, North Bend State Park is all about making good choices. Will you spend your day trail riding on horseback, or fishing along the beautiful streams and boat-accessible 300-acre lake? Don’t forget the hiking trails that run along an old railroad bed from Parkersburg, West Virginia to Wolf Summit. In this charming pastoral wilderness, complete with log cabins, a delicious lodge dining room, mini golf, and abundant wildlife, you can’t really go wrong no matter what you do. One thing you’ve gotta check out? The sections of the North Bend Rail Trail that take you through old train tunnels—one 337-foot-long “raw” tunnel is bored through solid rock, while another is said to be haunted
Named for a fork in the Hughes River, North Bend State Park is all about making good choices. Will you spend your day trail riding on horseback, or fishing along the beautiful streams and boat-accessible 300-acre lake? Don’t forget the hiking trails that run along an old railroad bed from Parkersburg, West Virginia to Wolf Summit. In this charming pastoral wilderness, complete with log cabins, a delicious lodge dining room, mini golf, and abundant wildlife, you can’t really go wrong no matter what you do. One thing you’ve gotta check out? The sections of the North Bend Rail Trail that take you through old train tunnels—one 337-foot-long “raw” tunnel is bored through solid rock, while another is said to be haunted by a woman wearing white. Ride your bike into the center and tell your friends spooky stories!
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in North Bend State Park
Fish, hike, bike, swim, and play—each day is a new adventure at North Bend State Park. When the sun sinks behind the pastoral hills and the stars come out, you won’t want to be anywhere else. Cokeley Campground makes its home on the shores of the 305-acre North Bend Lake. Campsites are shady and spacious, perfect for creating your wilderness retre Read more...
River Run Campground is a family favorite, located on the shores of the North Fork of the Hughes River in North Bend State Park. Campers can take advantage of all kinds of recreational opportunities here, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking. The 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail runs right through the park, so Read more...
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When to go
The ideal time to visit North Bend State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are less ideal due to cold temperatures and limited access to some park areas.
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The ideal time to visit North Bend State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are less ideal due to cold temperatures and limited access to some park areas.
Know before you go
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