The official Site of
Beech Fork State Park
Things to Do
The Wooten Recreation
The Wooten Recreation Area offers a number of opportunities for the entire family. Basketball, tennis, horseshoes, softball and volleyball can be enjoyed April through October. Equipment is available for rent through the park office.
Swimming Pool
A 50 meter swimming pool and bathhouse facility opened at Beech Fork on Memorial Day in 2000. The complex includes a bathhouse and snack stand both open to park guests and the general public.
The pool and snack bar is open daily, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day for overnight guests and general public.
Daily rates are $2 for children and $3 for adults. A senior rate and summer pool passes and discounted ticket books are also available. Coin lockers are located in the bathhouse area. Coolers, floatation devices and food items are prohibited inside the pool gate. Swimming is prohibited in the lake.
Swimming Pool Info
Summer has been great for swimming and fun in the sun. The swimming pool at Beech Fork State Park will close August 27, 2010 due to lifeguard shortages as a result of employees returning to school. The pool will not reopen until Memorial Day Weekend in 2011.
Fishing
Hiking
Fitness Trail
Biking
Picnicking
In addition to picnic areas, Beech Fork has XX shelters for rental. These are popular for reunions and gatherings.
Video Game Room
Located in the administration building, the game room includes video games and is near the park office.
Boat Rentals
Beech Fork State Park has paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, and row boats for rent.
Seasonal Boat Launch Area at Beech Fork State Park
(not to be confused with Beech Fork Dam and Recreation Area described below)
Pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, and licensed jon boats (jon boats are ready for a small motor or include oars for rowing) may be rented from the seasonal boat launch area within the state park. The boat rental is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Boat Launch is seasonal and operational from April when lake fills to summer pool to November when the lake is brought down to winter pool.
Beech Fork Dam and Recreation Area operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Beech Fork State Park should not be confused with the Beech Fork Dam and Recreation Area operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers near Lavalette, W.Va. This area is located 22 miles from the state park and does not have overnight facilities. This Recreation area includes a Marina with motorized boat and pontoon rental, year round boat launch ramp, swimming beach, and picnic areas. The Corps of Engineers Dam and Recreation Area can be reached at 304-525-4831.
The Marina may be contacted at 304-522-9374.
Beech Fork State Park Office Hours
Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning April and thru October. Office hours may vary during the off-season. Information to assist visitors is posted at the office building or control station at the front gate. The park office may be reached by calling 304-528-5794 or for reservations or for park information, call 1-800-CALL-WVA.
Nearby Attractions:
- Huntington Mall (WV's largest shopping Mall)
- Huntington Museum of Art
- Blenko Glass Factory (glass making observation deck)
- Marshall University
- Marshall Football (Joan C. Edwards Stadium)
- Marshall Basketball (Cam Henderson Center)
- Marshall Artist Series (Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center)
- Camden Park (Amusement park)
- Big Sandy Superstore Arena
- Beech Fork Public Wildlife Management Area – 8,251 acres of prime hunting and fishing habitat
