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Where to stay near Babcock State Park

Babcock State Park covers more than 4,000 acres along Glade Creek in Fayette County, well under an hour southeast of Fayetteville near Clifftop. Its reconstructed Glade Creek Grist Mill is the most photographed building in West Virginia. The park has cabins, a campground, a small lake and about 20 miles of hiking trails on the New River rim.

Places to stay near Babcock State Park

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Where should you stay near Babcock State Park?

Babcock State Park has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Babcock State Park is known for its cabins, campgrounds and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Fayetteville, Oak Hill and Ansted are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Babcock State Park, Fayette County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Ansted, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
What people do here
Hiking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Birding

Nearby attractions

  • Glade Creek Grist Mill

    A working mill at Babcock State Park built in 1976 from parts of three older West Virginia mills. It stands on the site of the original Cooper Mill and grinds cornmeal in season.

  • New River Gorge Bridge

    A steel arch bridge carrying US 19 for 3,030 feet across the New River Gorge, 876 feet above the water. It opened in 1977 and is the site of Bridge Day each October.

  • Hawks Nest Overlook

    A walled overlook on US 60 at Hawks Nest State Park, roughly 585 feet above the New River. An aerial tram runs from the lodge down to the water in season.

Things to do

Where to stay for hikingWhere to stay for fishingWhere to stay for mountain bikingWhere to stay for horseback ridingWhere to stay for birdingWhere to stay for paddling

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Babcock State Park
EventWhenWhat to expect
Appalachian String Band Music Festival Wednesday through Sunday of the first full week in August Most attendees camp on site, but cabins and rentals around Babcock State Park, Ansted and Fayetteville fill for the week.

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Babcock State Park: what people ask

Are there cabins at Babcock State Park?
Yes. The park rents about 26 deluxe and standard cabins year round, plus a campground open seasonally. Cabins book out early for October leaf season.
How far is Babcock State Park from the New River Gorge Bridge?
About 25 miles, roughly 35 minutes by car through Ansted or Clifftop.
Where should I stay near Babcock State Park?
We're still adding properties near Babcock State Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Fayetteville, Oak Hill and Ansted.
What is there to do near Babcock State Park?
Babcock State Park is a good base for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and birding. Glade Creek Grist Mill, New River Gorge Bridge and Hawks Nest Overlook are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Babcock State Park?
The busiest weekend of the year is Appalachian String Band Music Festival, held wednesday through sunday of the first full week in august. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Babcock State Park?
Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Ansted and Beckley are all good alternatives if Babcock State Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Babcock State Park?
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Hawks Nest State Park are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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