Pinnacle Rock State Park
- 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.com304-425-9481
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 393 acres, Pinnacle Rock State Park lies in Mercer County, about 10 miles northwest of Bluefield.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including 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.
This park does not offer overnight accommodations.
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
Pinnacle Rock is a day-use park, but you're never far from a campground in West Virginia. Try these state parks: Pipestem State Park Camp Creek State Park Bluestone State Park
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Trail | 1.3 mi | Moderate | This trail branches off Homestead Trail near the picnic area and ends at County Road 52/6 near Jerry Lewis Lake. Distance: 1.3 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Turkey Rock Trail | 1.5 mi | Moderate/Difficult | Begin at Homestead Trail near the picnic area. Follow Homestead past the intersection of Cemetery Trail, then make a right onto the unimproved road that doubles as Turkey Rock Trail. The trail turns to single track and forms a loop past a towering rock formation known as Turkey Rock before it connects to Beaver Pond Trail. At Beaver Pond Trail, make a left back to Homestead, passing an old home site, to complete the loop. Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult |
| Beaver Pond Trail | 0.7 mi | Moderate | This trail runs from County Road 52/6 at Jimmy Lewis Lake back toward Pinnacle Rock, merging with Turkey Rock Trail and Homestead Trail, which ends at the picnic area. Distance: 0.7 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Acorn Ridge Trail | 1 mi | Moderate | This trail begins at County Road 2/6 at Jimmy Lewis Lake toward Pinnacle Rock, where it connects to Homestead Trail. Make a left on Homestead to emerge at the picnic area, or turn right on Homestead to return to Jimmy Lewis Lake. Distance: 1 mile Difficulty: Moderate |
| Homestead Trail | 1.2 mi | Moderate | Homestead Trail runs from County Road 52/6 at Jimmy Lewis Lake toward Pinnacle Rock, connecting with Acorn Ridge Trail, Turkey Rock Trail and Cemetery Trail before emerging at the picnic area. Distance: 1.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Lakeview Trail | 0.7 mi | Moderate | This trail begins near the parking area at Jimmy Lewis Lake and runs the length of the lake, ending at County Road 52/6. Distance: 0.7 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
Trail descriptions from the park
Ready for a great hike? Pinnacle Rock State Park has more than six miles of hiking trails and an overlook area from atop Pinnacle Rock. [trailcta]
Fishing
The nearby Jimmy Lewis Lake is seasonally stocked with trout for anglers to enjoy! Proper fishing license and stamps are required and may be purchased online at www.wvhunt.com. Fishing in Pinnacle Rock State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
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
- 6407 Coal Heritage Rd.
Bramwell, WV 24715 - Nearest town
- Bluefield — about 10 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.3617, -81.3328
- Phone
- 304-425-9481
- pinnaclerocksp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 30, 2025
- 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