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Welcome
Beech Fork State Park was officially opened in the winter of 1979 and offers 3,144 acres of some of the best recreation experience in the southwestern section of West Virginia. Beech Fork is located 12 miles south of Huntington and Barboursville and is just a short drive from Charleston, Cincinnati and Lexington. Developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the mid 1970's, Beech Fork Lake has owned up to its popularity for recreation boating, fishing and wildlife watching experiences.
Many varieties of migratory water fowl, neotropical songbirds, raptors, whitetail deer, fox, even an occasional passing black bear may be viewed while visiting the park. The early spring brings with it the welcome call of different species of frogs and toads. Spring wildflowers are a common sight to hikers and those who look carefully as they walk or bicycle along the roads and trails. Fishing is one of the most common activities that visitors and overnight guests may enjoy. The lake is known for largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish, walleye, saugeye (a cross of walleye and sauger), and bluegill. A Fishing license is required and is available at the park office. You may also make an online advance purchase for your license at www.wvfish.com.
Summer Programs and Activities at Beech Fork |
A schedule of activities is prepared weekly for guests and visitors to enjoy. Stop by the park office and pick up a flyer. “ We schedule walk and talk about area history, ‘lookin’ for bird’ hikes, stream searches and family activities. Join us this summer. Enjoy the great outdoors with your friends, family and staff at Beech Fork State Park.” Fred Tackett – Park Naturalist |
| View weekly activity posting here |
May 24 |
Mick Souter – ‘Celebrate WV’ – Singing and Stories |
June 14 |
Meet author and geocacher, Dave Lavender. Lavender’s book, Dave Trippin’ shares day trips and tips to WV State Parks as well as Ohio and Kentucky. attractions. Lavender is on the go with his family visiting and writing about family friendly places and spaces. Book signing at Noon and through the afternoon. Park store now sells hand dipped ice cream. |
June 28 |
Three Rivers Avian Center – Bird of Prey (hawks, owls and eagles) |
July 5 |
Lou Maiuri – Appalachian Dance and Squaredancing |
July 12
October 11 |
Garry Booth – Magician & Balloon Artistry for Family Fun |
August 2 |
Bil Lepp – Champion Liar and Storyteller |
August 9
September 13
October 11 |
David ‘Bugs’ Stover – Campfire Stories – Chillers and Thillers |
October 11 |
Heron Fest Weekend |
April 4 – 6, 2009 |
Spring Clean Up at Beech Fork State Park
- Each spring a volunteer clean up effort is organized by friends, supporters and staff of Beech Fork State Park. Pre-registration is required to participate if you are interested in receiving a camping discount or perhaps free-camping for your volunteer work. Watch this site for participant registration forms to be posted.
- Beech Fork Clean Up includes breakfast and lunch for volunteers; guaranteed work that creates smiles all round as we all Make Beech Fork Shine in 2009!
- Bookmark this page and mark your calendars now.
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Click to Visit Special Summer Programs page for program descriptions. |
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New! Summer Cabin Rental Options
Click to see new three and four night rental opportunities for this summer.
September 3- 30, 2008
September caters to mid-week vacation options and getaways.
September 3 – 30 rental may receive 20% off cabin rates for Sunday through Thursday rentals.
There is a minimum of two consecutive nights.
• You are asked to request the September discount when making reservations.
• The discount is only applied to reservations that are made in advance
Winter Cabin Options – November 3, 2008 – March 31, 2009
Winter discounts on already low winter rates is an affordable getaway.
For mid-week options, receive 20% off published rates rentals when staying two or more nights; Sunday – Thursday.
For weekend options, receive 10% off two or three consecutive night rentals including Friday and Saturday nights.
• Please ask for the Winter Cabin Discount.
• Holidays and holiday weekends are excluded.
• The discount is only applied to reservations that are made in advance.
Beech Fork State Park
5601 Long Branch Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304)
528-5794
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail:
beechfork@wvdnr.gov
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