Bands of rockcliffs line the Cheat River Gorge and provide numerous overlooks. The centerpiece among these is the main overlook, which furnishes a panorama of the gorge and distant horizons. A maze of enormous boulders and cliffs fascinates hikers, and the trails are especially lovely in June when the rhododendron and mountain laurel are in bloom. Several trails wind through forest valleys and over ridges, and a number of creeks beckon the explorer. Glade Run is dammed to form a 6-acre pond that is regularly stocked with trout. The observant hiker can hear and sometimes see squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, owls, turkeys, turkey vulture, songbirds, fox and deer throughout the forest

Located just 12 miles from the college town of Morgantown and a few minutes off Interstate 68, Coopers Rock has scenic overlooks you won’t want to miss. In addition to selfie stops and canyon gorge views, the park offers biking, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing, along with several playgrounds for families with children.

Coopers Rock is home to two distinct campgrounds, McCollum and Rhododendron with a total of 50 campsites. Call the forest office at 304-594-1561 for more information or to make a reservation.

Camp Creek State Park and Forest is known for beautiful waterfalls and great camping. With nearly 6,000 acres of lush forest, 35 miles of trails and seven miles of seasonally stocked trout streams, there is something for every camper to explore and enjoy.

Camp Creek State Park and Forest has four campgrounds, all of which include picnic tables, grills and fire rings.

Camp Creek campgrounds are open year-round, weather permitting.

Campsites may be reserved anytime online, by call, or at the campground office.

Reservations may be made for no less than two consecutive nights on weekends (Friday and Saturday) or one-night Sunday through Thursday.

The number of vehicles or units on a site, payment, cancellations, and refunds information is good to know prior to making a reservation. Read more.

There is a 14-night maximum stay.

Blue Jay Campground

Blue Jay Campground offers 12 rustic sites for tent campers.

Mash Fork Campground

Mash Fork Campground offers Wi-Fi and a heated bathhouse that is open year-round. . In its entirety, the campground includes 26 trailer/tent sites with the following options:

• 9 with electrical hookups
• 8 with water and electric hookups
• 9 with full hookups

Chief Logan has three newly built, four-room cabins. Each cabin offers spectacular views of the park, which you’ll want to enjoy from the porch as you sip your cup of coffee in the morning. The cabins feature large living areas and all the modern conveniences you and your family will need, making them perfect for vacations, reunions, weddings and getaways. West Virginia products are stocked, including original artwork by state artists, Homer Laughlin china and Wild Mountain Soap products. One of the cabins is ADA accessible.

Cabins are available year-round. Check in begins at 4 p.m., and check out is by 11 a.m. for all cabins.