Beech Fork State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 275 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-528-5794
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Beech Fork State Park is a park in Cabell County, about 8 miles southeast of Huntington.
The park supports hunting in season, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Camping is available: 275 campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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 | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — |
| Campground | The campgrounds are open year-round Campsites may be reserved anytime online, by phone, or at the campground office. Reservations may be made for no less than two consecutive nights on weekends (Friday and Saturday) or one-night Sunday through Thursday. The number of vehicles or units on a site, payment, cancellations, and refunds information is good to know prior to making a reservation. There is a 14-night maximum stay. Checkout time for all campsites is 12:00 p.m. | ||
Official wording
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The campgrounds are open year-round Campsites may be reserved anytime online, by phone, or at the campground office. Reservations may be made for no less than two consecutive nights on weekends (Friday and Saturday) or one-night Sunday through Thursday. The number of vehicles or units on a site, payment, cancellations, and refunds information is good to know prior to making a reservation. There is a 14-night maximum stay. Checkout time for all campsites is 12:00 p.m.
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
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: Moxley Branch campground is open mid-April through mid-October, with a choice of 30amp electric or non-electric sites. Beech Fork has four campgrounds with a total of 275 campsites, approximately 111 of which are lakefront. All of the park’s campgrounds have full-service bathhouses and restroom facilities. The year-round Old Orchard campground offers coin-operated laundry, free Wi-Fi, as well as full hook-ups with 50amp electric, water and sewer. Moxley Branch campground is open mid-April through mid-October, with a choice of 30amp electric or non-electric sites. Four Coves and Lakeview campgrounds are 30amp electric only. Four Coves campground is open mid-April through October, and Lakeview campground is… | 275 | The year-round Old Orchard campground offers coin-operated laundry, free Wi-Fi, as well as full hook-ups with 50amp electric, water and sewer.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Beech Fork offers 275 campsites in four distinct camping areas, of which 80 campsites are lakefront. All of the park’s campgrounds have full-service bathhouses and restroom facilities. The year-round Old Orchard campground offers coin-operated laundry as well as full hook-ups with 50amp electric, water and sewer. Free Wi-Fi is available at the bathhouse only. Moxley Branch campground is open mid-April through mid-October, with a choice of 30amp electric or non-electric sites. Four Coves and Lakeview campgrounds are 30amp electric only. Four Coves campground is open mid-April through October, and Lakeview campground is open April through mid-November. Campsites in Old Orchard and Moxley Branch campgrounds are available for reservation from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Check-in is at 1 p.m. Check-out is noon.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins
Cabins
Beech Fork State Park offers six luxurious vacation cabins atop a ridgeline overlooking Beech Fork Lake. Open year-round, the cabins have iconic open-trussed ceilings and large decks. Cabins are fully furnished and feature modern amenities and wireless Internet. Advance reservations for these popular cabins are encouraged.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHuntingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Mine Trail | 0.6 mi | Hard | The Coal Mine Trail is strenuous and can be walked or biked. The trail is a connecting trail between two points of the Mary Davis Trail, and is located within the Wildlife Management Area. Distance: 0.6 miles Difficulty: Hard |
| Long Branch Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | Long Branch Trail is a short connector trail that ties to the Overlook/ Fire Circle area to the Nature Trail. A foot bridge crosses the Long Branch stream at the Nature Trail connection. Distance: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Easy |
| Lost Trail | 3.5 mi | Hard | This is a long and strenuous trail that contains steep inclines. The trail provides access points to the remote and more difficult Mary Davis Trail. Trailhead is located behind campsite 104 in Moxley Branch Campground. Distance: 3.5 miles Difficulty: Hard |
| Mary Davis Trail | 5 mi | Hard | This trail spurs off the Lost Trail at two entrance/exit points. The trail is long and strenuous with several unmanaged trail spurs. This trail begins on the State Park and leads into the Wildlife Management Area. Hikers are encouraged to wear blaze orange during hunting seasons. Firearms, bows, and arrows must be cased while in the State Park area. Distance: 5 miles Difficulty: Hard |
| Nature Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | This hike/bike trail is an easy trail for all age groups and is located on the "road to nowhere" across from the park headquarters. This is a good trail for school/scout groups and nature study outings. The Nature Trail connects to the Long Branch Trail via a foot bridge that crosses Long Branch stream. Distance: 0.8 mile loop Difficulty: Easy |
| North Ridge Trail | 0.75 mi | Hard | The North Ridge Trail is strenuous and can be walked or biked. The trail is a connecting trail between the Lost Trail and the Mary Davis Trail. A portion of this trail is in the Wildlife Management Area. Distance: 0.75 miles Difficulty: Hard |
| Overlook Trail | 2 mi | Medium | The Overlook Trail winds up a long ridge to a pleasing overlook of the park headquarters and recreation area. The trail is of medium difficulty with a steep incline at the trail head. Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Medium |
| Physical Fitness Trail | 1 mi | Easy | Paved trail located in the Franklin D. Wooten Recreation Area, this fitness trail makes a pleasurable walking path for those who enjoy a leisurely after-dinner or early morning walk. Distance: 1 mile Difficulty: Easy |
Trail descriptions from the park
Take a hike! Hiking, walking, and biking trails are shown on the park map and trail guide. Along with some of the best trails in the area for hiking and biking, park guests often use the miles of park roads within the campground for walking.
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Swimming
The swimming pool at Beech Fork is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pool can also be rented after hours by private parties. The pool has a bathhouse and a snack bar open to park guests and the general public.
Lifeguards returning to school or work alters open days. Call Beech Fork State Park at 304-528-5794 or email beechforksp@wv.gov for open days from mid-August through Labor Day.
Regular Hours of Operation
- Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 12-6 p.m.
Boating and paddling
Beech Fork Lake offers recreational boating, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities the whole family can enjoy! Canoes, kayaks, jon boats, paddle boats and stand up paddle boards are available to rent at the park’s boat dock, which is open Memorial Day through Labor Day from noon to 8 p.m. Life jackets are required and provided with rentals. To rent a boat, you must be 16 or older and provide valid identification.
Beech Fork also has a paved boat launch, open April to November. The park does not charge a launch, recover or usage fee. Call the park office at (304) 528-5794 for further boat launch information.
A separate launch ramp at Beech Fork Marina in Lavalette is not located at Beech Fork State Park. For more information about Beech Fork Marina and its daily usage fees, call (304) 522-9374.
Fishing
Visitors and guests can enjoy fishing for the lake’s popular largemouth and hybrid striped bass, crappie, catfish, sauger and bluegill. Proper fishing license is required and may be purchased online at www.wvfish.com.
Fishing in Beech Fork State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 5601 Long Branch Rd
Barboursville, WV 25504 - Nearest town
- Huntington — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.3167, -82.3393
- Phone
- 304-528-5794
- beechforksp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 7, 2026
- West Virginia State Parks park finder: window.parks JSON embedded in the /parks/ page (WordPress page + park post with ACF meta)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology