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Where to stay near Beech Fork State Park

Beech Fork State Park is on Beech Fork Lake in Wayne County, a short drive south of Huntington. It has one of the largest campgrounds in the state park system, plus cabins, a marina and a network of easy hiking trails. It is the closest state park to the Huntington and Barboursville metro area.

Places to stay near Beech Fork State Park

We're still adding properties near Beech Fork State Park.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Huntington , Beech Fork Lake and East Lynn Lake .

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Where should you stay near Beech Fork State Park?

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

Beech Fork State Park is known for its campgrounds, cabins and rv parks. Until listings go live here, Huntington and Charleston are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Camden Park

    A traditional amusement park west of Huntington on US 60, open since 1903 and the only amusement park in West Virginia. Its wooden coasters, the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, still run.

  • Huntington Museum of Art

    The largest art museum in West Virginia, on a 50 acre wooded campus above Huntington. It holds a plant conservatory, sculpture grounds and nature trails alongside the galleries.

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Beech Fork State Park
EventWhenWhat to expect
Marshall Football Home Games Six or seven Saturdays from early September through late November Huntington hotels tighten on game Saturdays but rarely close out entirely, so booking two to four weeks ahead is usually enough.

Beech Fork State Park: what people ask

How far is Beech Fork State Park from Huntington?
About 12 miles, roughly 25 minutes by car on Route 152 or through Lavalette.
Does Beech Fork State Park have RV hookups?
Yes. The campground has hundreds of sites, many with electric and water hookups, and the park also rents cabins.
Where should I stay near Beech Fork State Park?
We're still adding properties near Beech Fork State Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Huntington, Beech Fork Lake and East Lynn Lake.
What is there to do near Beech Fork State Park?
Beech Fork State Park is a good base for fishing, boating, hiking, birding and kayaking and canoeing. Camden Park and Huntington Museum of Art are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Beech Fork State Park?
The busiest weekend of the year is Marshall Football Home Games, held six or seven saturdays from early september through late november. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Beech Fork State Park?
Huntington and Charleston are all good alternatives if Beech Fork State Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Beech Fork State Park?
Beech Fork Lake, East Lynn Lake and Cabwaylingo State Forest are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.