Watoga State Park

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Coordinates: 38°06′13″N 80°08′59″W / 38.10361, -80.14972
Watoga State Park
West Virginia State Park
none Watoga Lake
Watoga Lake
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of West Virginia West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Elevation 2,894 ft (882.1 m)
Coordinates 38°06′13″N 80°08′59″W / 38.10361, -80.14972
Area 10,100 acres (4,087.3 ha)
Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest city Marlinton, West Virginia
Location of Watoga State Park in West Virginia
Location of Watoga State Park in West Virginia
Website: Watoga State Park

Watoga State Park is the largest[1] of West Virginia’s state parks, covering slightly over 10,100 acres (41 km²). Located near Seebert, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County, Watoga State Park was built during the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and opened July, 1937.[2] The park headquarters is located at 38°06′13″N, 80°08′59″W (38.103611, -80.149722)[1], next to the restaurant.

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  • 36 cabins
  • 2 campgrounds with 88 total campsites
  • Restaurant and Commissary
  • Swimming pool
  • 11 acre fishing lake
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking trails
  • Brooks Memorial Arboretum
  • Ann Bailey Lookout Tower
  • Greenbrier River Trail

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[edit] References

  1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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