Ad
related to: river bend campground west virginia
Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
North Bend State Park sits on 2,459 acres (995 ha) [2] along the North Fork of the Hughes River in Ritchie County near Harrisville, West Virginia.The park is named after the sharp bend in the river that the formed three sides of the original park boundary.
River Bend is an unincorporated area in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The community was part of the Upper Falls census-designated place from 2010 until 2020. [2] [3] Residents receive mail using the city name Saint Albans at ZIP Code 25177. [4] River Bend is in the Charleston, West Virginia metropolitan area.
Initially developed as a state forest in 1926. One of West Virginia's first CCC camps was established here in 1933. The largest of West Virginia's state parks, it contains the 11-acre (4 ha) Watoga Lake. A historic district containing the park's 103 CCC resources is listed on the NRHP. [124] [196] [198] [199] Watters Smith Memorial
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Pages in category "Campgrounds in West Virginia" ... Blue Bend Forest Camp; ... New River Gorge National Park and Preserve;
Almost directly across the river, and high on the hillside, is the Canyon's namesake, Smoke Hole Cave. Passing on down the river, one encounters Fishing Rock and Fishing Rock Ford and finally comes, at 3.8 miles from the entrance, to an intersection near Shreve's Country Store, Smoke Hole Campground and the old Palestine Church ("Old Log Church").
Short Mountain WMA's southern boundary, located west of Rio, is formed in part by one-half mile (0.80 km) of the North River, which is periodically stocked with trout between February and May by the WVDNR. Six primitive camping areas are distributed around the area. A nominal camping fee is charged by the WVDNR.
Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area, is located near Smithville, West Virginia, in Ritchie County. Ritchie Mines WMA is located on 2,300 acres (930 ha) of rugged, hilly woodlands. [2] To access the WMA from the south, follow Route 47 west 8 miles from Smithville to Macfarlan Creek Road. Follow Macfarlan Creek Road north to the WMA.