State Parks Near Beckley, West Virginia
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Beckley. The closest is Little Beaver State Park, about 5 mi east of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Little Beaver State Park5 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 149 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Beckley, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Beckley; driving distance is usually longer.
Little Beaver State Park
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Beaver State Park →Babcock State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Babcock State Park →Bluestone State Park
Things to do include hunting in season, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Camping is available: 120 campsites, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Bluestone State Park →Twin Falls Resort State Park
Things to do include off-highway vehicle riding, golf, historic sites, biking, and geocaching. Its trail network totals roughly 25 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Twin Falls Resort State Park →Camp Creek State Park and Forest
The park supports horseback riding, hunting in season, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 35 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Camp Creek State Park and Forest →Pipestem Resort State Park
Things to do include golf, horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Camping is available: 82 campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pipestem Resort State Park →Hawks Nest State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Hawks Nest State Park →Pinnacle Rock State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pinnacle Rock State Park →Summersville Lake State Park
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Summersville Lake State Park →Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park →Kanawha State Forest
Visitors come for historic sites, hunting in season, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 60 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Kanawha State Forest →Greenbrier State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Overnight options include 16 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenbrier State Forest →Moncove Lake State Park
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Overnight options include 48 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Moncove Lake State Park →Panther State Forest
Popular activities here are horseback riding, hunting in season, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Panther State Forest →Chief Logan State Park
Things to do include off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, and swimming. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Chief Logan State Park →Elk River Trail
Popular activities here are boating, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Elk River Trail →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Beckley
- Little Beaver State Park 5 mi east · Campground listed
- Babcock State Park 13 mi northeast · 52 campsites
- Bluestone State Park 17 mi southeast · 120 campsites
- Twin Falls Resort State Park 18 mi southwest · 50 campsites
- Camp Creek State Park and Forest 19 mi south · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Beckley
- Little Beaver State Park 5 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Babcock State Park 13 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bluestone State Park 17 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Twin Falls Resort State Park 18 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Camp Creek State Park and Forest 19 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Beckley
- Babcock State Park 13 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bluestone State Park 17 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pipestem Resort State Park 19 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Beckley
- Bluestone State Park 17 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Pipestem Resort State Park 19 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hawks Nest State Park 26 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Summersville Lake State Park 37 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Greenbrier State Forest 45 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Beckley
- Little Beaver State Park 5 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Babcock State Park 13 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Bluestone State Park 17 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Twin Falls Resort State Park 18 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Camp Creek State Park and Forest 19 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Beckley
- Little Beaver State Park 5 mi east · Fishing listed
- Babcock State Park 13 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Bluestone State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Camp Creek State Park and Forest 19 mi south · Fishing listed
- Pipestem Resort State Park 19 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Beckley
What is the closest state park to Beckley?
Little Beaver State Park is the closest, about 5 miles east of Beckley in a straight line. Next are Babcock State Park and Bluestone State Park.
How many state parks are near Beckley?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Beckley have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Little Beaver State Park, Babcock State Park and Bluestone State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Beckley?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Babcock State Park, Bluestone State Park and Pipestem Resort State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Beckley?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Charleston, WV47 mi northwest
- Near Blacksburg, VA55 mi southeast
- Near Roanoke, VA74 mi southeast
- Near Huntington, WV82 mi northwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.