Tygart Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedOpen 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 40 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-265-6144
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Taylor County, about 2 miles south of Grafton, Tygart Lake State Park covers about 2,103 acres.
Popular activities here are hunting in season, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. For overnight stays there are 40 campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
24/7
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Select lodge rooms are pet-friendly, so double-check your reservations before bringing your furry friend! Check with the park about designated pet-friendly cabins, too!
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: The campground is open mid-April through October. Tygart Lake State Park's campground is located at the end of the park road, approximately three miles from the east entrance of the park. There are 40 campsites, 14 of which have electric. The campground is open mid-April through October. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table, and there is a centrally located bathhouse. A sewage dumping station is on site for camper use. Bagged ice, firewood, snacks and other amenities are for sale at the check-in station. Sites accommodate unit lengths of 32 feet or less and require a tight urn radius for two campers. A campsite reservation application… | 40 | There are 40 campsites, 14 of which have electric.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Tygart Lake State Park’s campground has 36 camping sites. Sites 1-10 come with 50-amp electric and water. The remaining sites are non-electric tent sites. Full hookup sites are not available. Open mid-April through October 31, weather permitting, the campground is located at the end of the park road, approximately three miles from the park’s east entrance. All campsites are reservable, as available.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodging
- Event and Meeting Space
- Cabins: 11 units
Lodging
Tygart Lake State Park’s 20-room lodge sits upon a high peninsula, overlooking the lake below. Select lodge rooms are pet-friendly, so double-check your reservations before bringing your furry friend!
Event and Meeting Space
With just over 1,500 square feet of conference space, your attendees will love taking relaxing breaks between meetings to soak in the serene lake views below. The park’s conference space includes a large conference room, theater, and banquet room.
Cabins
Tygart Lake State Park has 11 completely furnished vacation cottages and are open for rental from mid- April through December. Check with the park about designated pet-friendly cabins, too!
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHuntingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Trail | 2 mi | Moderate | The trail begins opposite Dam Trail near the Lodge passing through the forest with numerous dogwood trees. Trail climbs to a higher elevation above the lodge following a ridge top and descending back on the park road from the dam. Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Lake Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy to Moderate | This trail begins at Picnic Area Number 3 and follows a small stream to the lake. The trail has few hills. Distance: 0.5 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate |
| Ridge Trail | 0.75 mi | — | This trail begins near the park office and ends at Picnic Area Number 1. The trail passes through several forest types and is a good place to see wildlife. The trail has some steep hills. Distance: 0.75 miles |
| Woodland Trail | 1.5 mi | — | Beginning near the park office, this trail passes through what was once a farm before ending between Cabin 5 and the campground. The trail has hills. Distance: 1.5 miles |
| Tygart Dam Trail | 0.75 mi | Easy to Moderate | This trail begins near the lodge and follows near the lakeshore before ending at the dam. This trail has few hills and is approximately .75 miles long. Distance: 0.75 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate |
| School Bus Trail | 2 mi | Moderate | This trail begins near campsite 21 and is an intermediate directional trail that makes a 2.0 mile loop on the south end of the park. Along the way you'll see old farm houses and a rock cliff overhang. For mountain bikers, the trail has a little bit of everything including hill climbs, rock gardens, banked turns and more. Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
Trail descriptions from the park
We hope you’re ready to hike! Tygart Lake State Park has five hiking trails that will take you to some of the park’s best views. Map and trail guides are available at the park office to assist in planning a hike that suits you.
Swimming
Cool off at the adventure lake. The adventure lake is a fee based activity at Tygart Lake State Park that features twenty-five giant inflatables and a sandy beach area with lounge chairs. Whether you want to catch some rays or jump right in the water this is the place for families to have easy summer fun.
Boating and paddling
Tygart Lake’s tranquil waters are great for kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding. Rentals are available at the Tygart Adventure Lake. Boat, cruise and slip rentals are available at the Tygart Lake Marina, which is open mid-May to September 15, 2022. The marina ramps and parking is available to the public and park guests.
Other boating activities include an 11-mile water cruise on the Princess, a two-deck tour boat. Tours are offered during the summer and depart from the Tygart Lake Marina. Make a reservation today!
Fishing
Tygart Lake is considered by many to be one of the best bass fishing sites in the area. The lake's deep waters also have walleye, musky, crappie, perch, bullhead catfish, carp, northern pike and numerous panfish. All fish found in Tygart Lake are sustained through natural reproduction rather than by stocking, attesting to the exceptional water quality of the lake. Before you head out, make sure you purchase a current West Virginia fishing license, available at www.wvfish.com.
If you’re planning a fishing trip and need overnight accommodations, check in to a lodge room. But hurry! They book up fast. Make you reservation by clicking Book now!
Fishing in Tygart Lake State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ 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
- 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd
Grafton, WV 26354 - Nearest town
- Grafton — about 2 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.3070, -80.0238
- Phone
- 304-265-6144
- TygartLakeInfo@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)
- Photo: USACE Tygart River Lake and Dam.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
“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