State Parks Near Clarksburg, West Virginia
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Clarksburg, including 1 park across the line in Pennsylvania. The closest is Watters Smith Memorial State Park, about 7 mi south of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park7 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 168 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Clarksburg, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Clarksburg; driving distance is usually longer.
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
Things to do include historic sites, biking, geocaching, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Watters Smith Memorial State Park →Valley Falls State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. The official site lists about 18 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Valley Falls State Park →Tygart Lake State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 40 campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Tygart Lake State Park →Audra State Park
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, biking, fishing, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Audra State Park →Prickett's Fort State Park
Things to do include historic sites, boating, biking, fishing, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Prickett's Fort State Park →Stonewall Resort State Park
Popular activities here are golf, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park. For overnight stays there are 46 campsites (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Stonewall Resort State Park →Cedar Creek State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 14 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Cedar Creek State Park →Cathedral State Park
The park supports historic sites, geocaching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Cathedral State Park →Ryerson Station State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Ryerson Station State Park →Holly River State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, biking, and fishing. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Holly River State Park →North Bend Rail Trail
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, biking, fishing, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for North Bend Rail Trail →Kumbrabow State Forest
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 13 campsites (tent sites). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Kumbrabow State Forest →North Bend State Park
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for North Bend State Park →Fairfax Stone State Park
Things to do include historic sites and geocaching. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Fairfax Stone State Park →Blackwater Falls State Park
Popular activities here are winter sports, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Blackwater Falls State Park →Coopers Rock State Forest
Visitors come for historic sites, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 50 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Coopers Rock State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Clarksburg
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park 7 mi south · Campground listed
- Valley Falls State Park 17 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 18 mi east · 40 campsites
- Audra State Park 21 mi south · Campground listed
- Prickett's Fort State Park 22 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Clarksburg
- Tygart Lake State Park 18 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Stonewall Resort State Park 28 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ryerson Station State Park 43 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Holly River State Park 45 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Kumbrabow State Forest 46 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 3 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Clarksburg
- Tygart Lake State Park 18 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Ryerson Station State Park 43 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Bend State Park 47 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Blackwater Falls State Park 48 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Coopers Rock State Forest 48 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Clarksburg
- Tygart Lake State Park 18 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Audra State Park 21 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Stonewall Resort State Park 28 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cedar Creek State Park 35 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ryerson Station State Park 43 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Clarksburg
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park 7 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Valley Falls State Park 17 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 18 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Audra State Park 21 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Prickett's Fort State Park 22 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Clarksburg
- Valley Falls State Park 17 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 18 mi east · Fishing listed
- Audra State Park 21 mi south · Fishing listed
- Prickett's Fort State Park 22 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Stonewall Resort State Park 28 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Clarksburg
What is the closest state park to Clarksburg?
Watters Smith Memorial State Park is the closest, about 7 miles south of Clarksburg in a straight line. Next are Valley Falls State Park and Tygart Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Clarksburg?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Clarksburg have camping?
16 parks list camping, the nearest being Watters Smith Memorial State Park, Valley Falls State Park and Tygart Lake State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Clarksburg?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Tygart Lake State Park, Ryerson Station State Park and North Bend 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 Clarksburg?
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 Fairmont, WV18 mi northeast
- Near Morgantown, WV34 mi northeast
- Near Wheeling, WV58 mi north
- Near Parkersburg, WV63 mi west
- Near Bethel Park, PA75 mi north
- Near West Mifflin, PA79 mi north
- Near Pittsburgh, PA83 mi north
- Near Monroeville, PA86 mi north
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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.