Beartown 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.com304-799-4087
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 107 acres, Beartown State Park lies in Pocahontas County, about 16 miles east of Richwood.
The park supports historic sites, geocaching, and hiking. 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.
Overnight accommodations are not offered within this park.
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
Beartown is a day-use park, but you're never far from a campground in West Virginia. Try these nearby state parks:
Seneca State Forest
39 miles, 1:15 drive
10135 Browns Creek Road
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6213
Watoga State Park
23 miles, :57 drive
4800 Watoga Park Rd.
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-4087
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Beartown State Park does not provide any overnight accommodations, but visitors may camp or rent cabins at nearby Watoga State Park. There are no entrance or admission fees for visiting the park.
Things to do
CampingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
Hike your heart out at Beartown State Park! The park prides itself on its greatest feature: its views. The simplicity and tranquility of the park attracts visitors who come for walks to get closer to nature.
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Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
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
- Beartown Road
Renick, WV 24966 - Nearest town
- Richwood — about 16 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.2037, -80.2541
- Phone
- 304-799-4087
- beartownsp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 4, 2024
- 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