Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-420-4800
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Wood County, in Parkersburg, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park covers about 503 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, biking, fishing, 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 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
9 A.M. to 5 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 For large groups wanting to experience the island much like early frontier settlers, a primitive campsite is available with advanced reservation and planning. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Blennerhassett Island is a day-use park, but you're never far from a campground in West Virginia. Try these nearby campgrounds:
North Bend State Park
202 North Bend State Park Rd.
Cairo, WV 26337
304.643.2931
Cheat Canyon Campground
3405 N Preston Hwy
Albright, WV 26519
304.329.6522
Albrights Campground
107-a Pickering St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
304.329.3626
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Event and Meeting Space
Event and Meeting Space
The park's beautiful and spacious surroundings make it the perfect venue for special events. Spaces are available for weddings and group meetings.
Things to do
BikingCampingFishingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
Blennerhassett has nature walks galore! Come visit this beautiful little island and see all it has to offer in wildlife, history, and entertainment.
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Fishing
Fishing is permitted from the banks of the island with proper licenses. West Virginia fishing licenses are available for purchase online.
Fishing in Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
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
- 137 Juliana Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101 - Nearest town
- Parkersburg
- Coordinates
- 39.2646, -81.5654
- Phone
- 304-420-4800
- blennerhassettislandsp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 15, 2026
- 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. “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