Audra State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-457-1162
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Barbour / Upshur County, in Buckhannon, Audra State Park covers about 344 acres.
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, biking, fishing, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Audra’s campground is open spring through fall, weather permitting.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
'Dogs and cats are the only pets permitted in state parks and forests. Pets must be leashed and restrained.' Select cabins are pet-friendly, varying by park.
Statewide rule from West Virginia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to lodging, camping, pools and activities.
Statewide fee rule from West Virginia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- WV State Parks reservations (Inntopia-based, reservations.wvstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
Audra State Park’s 67 campsites are open April through mid-October. Thirty-nine sites have electricity, and the campground has two bathhouses with modern facilities and a centrally located playground. Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available on-site and a dumping station is located nearby. A campground store is stocked with camping supplies, snacks and souvenirs, including bagged ice and firewood. The park superintendent has the discretion of site use and guidelines for campground use.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek and Cave Trail | 2.7 mi | Easy | This family friendly trail is perfect for campers and visitors, offering colorful photography opportunities. It includes a boardwalk that winds below the Alum Cave overhang and provides a spectacular view of the Middle Fork River. In places, it provides access to the river for wading and nature exploring. Hikers may see wildlife such as white-tailed deer, squirrels and various bird species, as well as plants such as the popular rhododendron thickets and varieties of maple, oak and pine. Distance: 2.7 Miles Difficulty: Easy |
Trail descriptions from the park
Clear your mind with a beautiful hike. The park is best known for its unique scenery, which can be seen while walking the boardwalk built along the Alum Cave's overhanging ledge. With its gorgeous woodlands and rhododendron thickets along the Middle Fork River, Audra is the perfect place for families to relax and enjoy nature.
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Swimming
Come take a dip in the best pool in town— the Middle Fork River! Even though it’s no Olympic-sized pool, it’s majestic nonetheless since Mother Nature carved it out of the earth!
Boating and paddling
Whitewater enthusiasts love boating on the Middle Fork River. This activity is permitted at your own risk. To check the water flow in real time, visit the USGS water resources page. Choose the Monongahela river basin and then check water flows for the Middle Fork at Audra, WV.
Fishing
The Middle Fork River is a popular spot for trout fishing. You can also cast a line in the nearby Teter Creek Lake, which offers trout, bass, and bluegill fishing. A current West Virginia fishing license and trout stamp are required, both are available to purchase at www.wvfish.com.
If you're planning a fishing trip and need overnight accommodations, check in to a cabin or lodge room at nearby Tygart Lake State Park. But hurry! They book up fast. Make you reservation by clicking Book Now!
Fishing Near Audra State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 8397 Audra Park Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201 - Nearest town
- Buckhannon
- Coordinates
- 38.9857, -80.2263
- Phone
- 304-457-1162
- audrasp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 3, 2025
- West Virginia State Parks park finder: window.parks JSON embedded in the /parks/ page (WordPress page + park post with ACF meta)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology