North Bend Rail 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.com304-643-2931
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
North Bend Rail Trail is a trail in Ritchie County, about 19 miles east of Parkersburg.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, biking, fishing, and geocaching. 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 | 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
Camping is available at several spots near the North Bend Rail Trail, including North Bend State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Overnight guests can find lodging, cabins or camping accommodations at nearby North Bend State Park. The park has a 29-room lodge, nine solid cedar vacation cabins and two campgrounds with sites open mid-April through November. The park’s Quest Program also provides guests with shuttle service to and from the rail trail. There are a few campsites along the North Bend Rail Trail for hikers who wish to travel the entire length of the trail.
Things to do
Off-highway vehiclesBikingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHorseback riding
Trails
The ever-popular North Bend Rail Trail runs from Parkersburg at its western point to Clarksburg at its eastern end, and may be used by hikers who wish to see the best scenery and wildlife West Virginia has to offer. The trail runs parallel to U.S. Route 50 and offers many opportunities to stop in small, mountain communities in Harrison, Doddridge, Ritchie and Wood counties. Yield caution to horses and bikers that also share the trail.
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Fishing
The trail is located near many different rivers and streams that offer great fishing.
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
- 202 North Bend State Park Rd
Cairo, WV 26337 - Nearest town
- Parkersburg — about 19 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2078, -81.1989
- Phone
- 304-643-2931
- Paul.M.Elliott@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 14, 2024
- 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