Lost River State Park

Lost River State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / West Virginia

Location: 10 miles north of Virginia state line, off WV 259.
Facilities: 11 deluxe cabins, 15 standard cabins, picnic areas, pavilions, restaurant, snack bar, hiking trails, bridle trail, mountain bike trail, swimming pool, stables, recreation building, game courts, playgrounds.
Activities: Swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, tennis, nature and recreation programs (seasonal).
Special Features: Abundant wildlife is a prominent characteristic of mountainous Lost River. Scenic overlooks at "Cranny Crow" provide commanding views of the park and surrounding highlands of eastern West Virginia. Historically, the park is significant as having belonged to the famous Lee family of Virginia, who used it as a summer retreat in the early 1800s. A cabin from that era has been restored as a museum.
Address: 321 Park Dr
Mathias, WV 26812
Phone: 304-897-5372;
Web: www.lostriversp.com
Size: 3,712 acres.

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