Greenbrier River Trail
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 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
Greenbrier River Trail is a rail trail in Greenbrier County, about 30 miles north of Covington.
The park supports horseback riding, swimming, biking, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with 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 | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6 A.M. to 10 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
Several state parks and forests along the Greenbrier River Trail provide overnight accommodations. These locations include Greenbrier State Forest, Watoga State Park, Seneca State Forest and Cass Scenic Railroad.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingSwimming
Trails
The Greenbrier River Trail is open year-round to hikers and backpackers. There’s plenty of nature and wildlife to see along the way!
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Swimming
Bring your bathing suit! Along the length of the Greenbrier River trail, there are plenty of swimming spots for visitors to enjoy.
Fishing
For most of its length, the trail closely follows the Greenbrier River, where swimming and fishing opportunities are plentiful. A West Virginia fishing license is required to fish the Greenbrier River. Camping along the trail is popular, but permitted only in designated areas.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 4800 Watoga Park Road
Marlinton, WV 24954 - Nearest town
- Covington — about 30 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.2056, -80.0996
- Phone
- 304-799-4087
- greenbrierrivertrail@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 15, 2025
- 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. 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