State Parks Near Fairmont, West Virginia
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Fairmont, including 9 parks across the line in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The closest is Valley Falls State Park, about 2 mi south of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Valley Falls State Park2 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 167 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 11pets allowed
State parks near Fairmont, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Fairmont; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Laurel Caverns State Park
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Laurel Caverns 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 →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 →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 →Herrington Manor State Park
Covering about 365 acres, Herrington Manor State Park lies in Garrett County, about 4 miles northwest of Oakland.
Hours, fees and rules for Herrington Manor State Park →Swallow Falls State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Swallow Falls State Park →Sang Run State Park
Sang Run State Park is a park in Garrett County, about 10 miles north of Oakland.
Hours, fees and rules for Sang Run State Park →Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area
Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area is a 28-acre natural environment area in Garrett County, about 12 miles north of Oakland.
Hours, fees and rules for Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area →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 →Deep Creek Lake Natural Resource Management Area
Covering about 9 acres, Deep Creek Lake Natural Resource Management Area lies in Garrett County, about 7 miles north of Oakland.
Hours, fees and rules for Deep Creek Lake Natural Resource Management Area →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 →Ohiopyle State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Its trail network totals roughly 79 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ohiopyle 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 →Deep Creek Lake State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Deep Creek Lake State Park →Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Visitors come for golf, swimming, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 18 miles of trails. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Canaan Valley Resort State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Fairmont
- Valley Falls State Park 2 mi south · Campground listed
- Prickett's Fort State Park 4 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 14 mi southeast · 40 campsites
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park 24 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Coopers Rock State Forest 31 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Fairmont
- Tygart Lake State Park 14 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Coopers Rock State Forest 31 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ryerson Station State Park 32 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Blackwater Falls State Park 43 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ohiopyle State Park 44 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Fairmont
- Tygart Lake State Park 14 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Coopers Rock State Forest 31 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Ryerson Station State Park 32 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Herrington Manor State Park 37 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Swallow Falls State Park 39 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 6 more in the list above
Swimming near Fairmont
- Tygart Lake State Park 14 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ryerson Station State Park 32 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Audra State Park 34 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blackwater Falls State Park 43 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Stonewall Resort State Park 45 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Fairmont
- Valley Falls State Park 2 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Prickett's Fort State Park 4 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 14 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Watters Smith Memorial State Park 24 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Coopers Rock State Forest 31 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Fairmont
- Valley Falls State Park 2 mi south · Fishing listed
- Prickett's Fort State Park 4 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 14 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Coopers Rock State Forest 31 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Ryerson Station State Park 32 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Fairmont
What is the closest state park to Fairmont?
Valley Falls State Park is the closest, about 2 miles south of Fairmont in a straight line. Next are Prickett's Fort State Park and Tygart Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Fairmont?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Fairmont have camping?
16 parks list camping, the nearest being Valley Falls State Park, Prickett's Fort 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 Fairmont?
Yes, at 11 parks, including Tygart Lake State Park, Coopers Rock State Forest and Ryerson Station 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 Fairmont?
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 Morgantown, WV15 mi northeast
- Near Clarksburg, WV18 mi southwest
- Near Wheeling, WV50 mi northwest
- Near Bethel Park, PA59 mi north
- Near West Mifflin, PA62 mi north
- Near Pittsburgh, PA67 mi north
- Near Monroeville, PA69 mi north
- Near Murrysville, PA72 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.