Valley Falls State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-367-2719
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Valley Falls State Park is a 1,190-acre park in Marion County, in Pleasant Valley.
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. The official site lists about 18 miles of trails. 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 | 7 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
7 A.M. to sunset
Overnight accommodations are not offered within this park.
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
Valley Falls is a day-use park, but you're never far from a campground in West Virginia. Try these nearby parks:
Audra State Park
Tygart Lake State Park
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Valley Falls State Park does not provide any overnight accommodations, but visitors can camp, rent cabins or stay in the lodge at nearby Tygart Lake State Park.
Things to do
BikingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Trail | 2.1 mi | Moderate | About 50 percent nearly level with modest up hill grade. Distance: 2.1 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Dogwood Trail | 0.8 mi | Difficult | Steep from Rhododendron Trail, then leveling off. Distance: 0.8 miles Difficulty: Difficult |
| Red Cardinal Trail | 1 mi | Easy | All down hill from park entrance. Distance: 1 mile Difficulty: Easy |
| Red Fox Trail | 0.35 mi | Difficult | Steep grade from intersection with Deer Trail. Distance: 0.35 miles Difficulty: Difficult |
| Rocky Trail | 1.8 mi | Difficult | Very steep at both ends with a short level area on top of the ridge. Distance: 1.8 miles Difficulty: Difficult |
| Rhododendron Trail | 1.9 mi | Moderate | Moderately steep near end, otherwise relatively easy. Distance: 1.9 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Tygart Valley (River) Trail | 0.2 mi | Moderate | Mostly level with one steep incline. Distance: 0.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate |
| Wild Turkey Trail | 1.8 mi | Difficult | Extremely steep on both ends, otherwise follows a near level ridge. Distance: 1.8 miles Difficulty: Difficult |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hike ‘til your heart’s content here! Visitors can enjoy 18 miles of trails at Valley Falls State Park. Many of the hiking trails have great views of the picturesque waterfalls and overlooks.
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Fishing
Anglers of all levels can grab their gear and West Virginia fishing license to enjoy a relaxing day on the river. Proper license and stamps are required and may be purchased online.
Fishing in Valley Falls State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- Tent 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
- 720 Valley Falls Rd.
Fairmont, WV 26554 - Nearest town
- Pleasant Valley
- Coordinates
- 39.4499, -80.1525
- Phone
- 304-367-2719
- valleyfallssp@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)
- Photo: Valley Falls State WV.jpg — Public domain (released by the author)
“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