Research West Virginia state parks. A quick Internet search brings up several good websites dedicated to West Virginia state parks, including the West Virginia State Parks and Forests website and the West Virginia Division of Tourism website. These websites can give you information about the parks, such as hours of operations, amenities and locations.
Pick a park. Decide which park fits your wants and needs based on what activities you plan. Some of the state parks, such as Audra State Park, are considered more "family-friendly" with playgrounds, swimming and picnicking, according to the Audra State Park website. If you are looking to do a little whitewater rafting, Hawks Nest State Park would be good fit, with several whitewater rafting companies within minutes of the park, according to the Hawks Nest State Park website.
Plan your trip. Decide how long you will visit, whether you will need accommodations and how you will get there. As the West Virginia State Parks website states, 10 of the state parks feature full lodges with accommodations and restaurants. Cabin and cottage rentals are available at 19 parks, and every park has camping sites. Each park offers parking for cars and RVs.
Get there. West Virginia state parks are located throughout the state, with many accessible from the three interstates that cross West Virginia. The West Virginia State Parks website offers potential visitors maps to get to each park, as well as maps of the parks themselves.
Enjoy your visit. Once you have done the research, chosen a park, planned your trip and arrived at your destination, enjoy everything it has to offer and make some memories.
