State Parks Near Morgantown, West Virginia
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Morgantown, including 14 parks across the line in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The closest is Prickett's Fort State Park, about 11 mi southwest of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Prickett's Fort State Park11 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 199 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Morgantown, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Morgantown; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Laurel Caverns State Park
Visitors come for picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Laurel Caverns 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Casselman River Bridge State Park
Covering about 4 acres, Casselman River Bridge State Park lies in Garrett County, about 12 miles west of Frostburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Casselman River Bridge State Park →Big Run State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Big Run 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 →New Germany State Park
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. There are also cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for New Germany State Park →Laurel Hill State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Laurel Hill 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 →Kooser State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 1.5 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Kooser 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 Morgantown
- Prickett's Fort State Park 11 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Valley Falls State Park 17 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Coopers Rock State Forest 17 mi east · Campground listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 23 mi south · 40 campsites
- Ohiopyle State Park 29 mi northeast · 200 campsites
+ 14 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Morgantown
- Coopers Rock State Forest 17 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Tygart Lake State Park 23 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ohiopyle State Park 29 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Ryerson Station State Park 32 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Blackwater Falls State Park 44 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Morgantown
- Coopers Rock State Forest 17 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Tygart Lake State Park 23 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sang Run State Park 28 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area 29 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Ohiopyle State Park 29 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Morgantown
- Tygart Lake State Park 23 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ryerson Station State Park 32 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blackwater Falls State Park 44 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Laurel Hill State Park 46 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Audra State Park 48 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Morgantown
- Prickett's Fort State Park 11 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Valley Falls State Park 17 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Coopers Rock State Forest 17 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 23 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Ohiopyle State Park 29 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Morgantown
- Prickett's Fort State Park 11 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Valley Falls State Park 17 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Coopers Rock State Forest 17 mi east · Fishing listed
- Tygart Lake State Park 23 mi south · Fishing listed
- Ohiopyle State Park 29 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Morgantown
What is the closest state park to Morgantown?
Prickett's Fort State Park is the closest, about 11 miles southwest of Morgantown in a straight line. Next are Laurel Caverns State Park and Valley Falls State Park.
How many state parks are near Morgantown?
24 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 Morgantown have camping?
19 parks list camping, the nearest being Prickett's Fort State Park, Valley Falls State Park and Coopers Rock State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Morgantown?
Yes, at 15 parks, including Coopers Rock State Forest, Tygart Lake State Park and Sang Run 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 Morgantown?
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, WV15 mi southwest
- Near Clarksburg, WV34 mi southwest
- Near Bethel Park, PA48 mi north
- Near West Mifflin, PA50 mi north
- Near Wheeling, WV50 mi northwest
- Near Monroeville, PA55 mi north
- Near Pittsburgh, PA55 mi north
- Near Murrysville, PA58 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.