Cedar Creek State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 10 campsites
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-462-8517
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,507 acres, Cedar Creek State Park lies in Gilmer County, in Glenville.
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. The official site lists about 14 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 10 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with water hookups, tent sites, and group camping).
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. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
The campground is open spring through fall.
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: It's open April through October. Cedar Creek State Park campground has sites for single campers, families and large groups. It's open April through October. Campgrounds are open on a first-come, first-serve basis through October 31. A campsite reservation application is available here. | — | — | |
| Group Camping Gather a group for some good old camping fun! A 10-site group camp has water and electric, a group fire circle, grill pad, picnic tables and water fountain. | 10 | Gather a group for some good old camping fun! A 10-site group camp has water and electric, a group fire circle, grill pad, picnic tables and water fountain. | — |
Camping details from the park
Cedar Creek’s campground has 75 standard sites with running water and electric hookups and picnic table, and three centrally located bathhouses and one central laundry facility. Firewood and ice are available at the check-in station and a park store stocks grocery items.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman's Trail | 1.5 mi | — | This trail begins at the Athletic Field and meanders along Cedar Creek to the park boundary. Many anglers use this scenic trail to access their favorite fishing spots. Distance: 1.5 miles |
| Grassy Ridge Trail | 0.25 mi | — | This trail is a favorite shortcut from the swimming area to the Grass Ridge picnic area. Distance: 0.25 miles |
| Nightingale Trail | 0.5 mi | — | This trail runs above the picnic area and was laid out as a project of the Nightingale 4-H Club. Distance: 0.5 miles |
| North Boundary Trail | 1 mi | — | This trail is an extension of Two Run Trail and winds over interesting shale barrens to an area of large timber. Distance: 1 mile |
| Park View Trail | 1.75 mi | — | This rugged trail begins near the bridge across Cedar Creek and provides many scenic views of the park. Distance: 1.75 miles |
| Stone Trough Trail | 2.5 mi | — | This is a loop trail that begins at the campground and runs up Long Lick to its source. The trail then turns south and climbs a ridge where it passes a stone water trough, hand-carved from solid rock and believe to be more than 100 years old. South Trough then joins Two Run Trail to return to the campground. Distance: 2.5 miles |
| Two Run Trail | 2.5 mi | — | This trail begins at the campground and follows Two Run to its source. From there it follows a series of abandoned logging roads and animal trails until it meets Stone Trough Trail and returns to the campground. Distance: 2.5 miles |
Trail descriptions from the park
Take a blissful hike through nature at Cedar Creek State Park. The park has 14 miles of hiking trails that offer everything from a leisurely stroll to a challenging adventure.
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Swimming
Take a dip in the pool to cool off from fun in the sun! The park's outdoor heated swimming pool is open daily from Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day Weekend from noon until 6:45 p.m. Starting August 17, 2023, the swimming pool will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day weekend.
Boating and paddling
Visit North Bend State Park for a tranquil day on the 305-acre lake. Jon boats, pontoons, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent. Burnsville Lake and Wildlife Management Area also is an option for kayaking.
Fishing
The three ponds at Cedar Creek are stocked with trout in January and March and stocked with catfish in May. Other species in these waters include muskie, bass, crappie and bluegills. The ponds at Cedar Creek State Park are not open to boats or other personal floatation vessels and there are no launching areas.
You can also cast a line in Cedar Creek, which runs through the park. Species in Cedar Creek include smallmouth bass, muskie, longnose gar, rock bass and bluegill.
A fishing license is required to fish and can be purchased online.
Fishing in Cedar Creek State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Water hookups
- Group 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
- 2947 Cedar Creek Rd.
Glenville, WV 26351 *Note: If hauling a camper, it is best to travel Route 5 through Glenville, not through Cedarville and Copen Road - Nearest town
- Glenville
- Coordinates
- 38.9318, -80.8382
- Phone
- 304-462-8517
- cedarcreeksp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 2, 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. 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