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Where to stay near Tygart Lake State Park

Tygart Lake State Park is on the shore of Tygart Lake near Grafton in Taylor County. The park has a lodge, cabins, a campground, a marina and a swimming beach on a reservoir known for clear water and steep wooded shoreline. Grafton is a short drive north and Clarksburg and Fairmont are within 30 minutes.

Places to stay near Tygart Lake State Park

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Where should you stay near Tygart Lake State Park?

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

Tygart Lake State Park is known for its lodges, cabins and campgrounds. Until listings go live here, Fairmont and Clarksburg are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Tygart Dam

    A concrete gravity dam on the Tygart Valley River near Grafton, completed in 1938 as one of the first Army Corps flood control projects in the Ohio basin. Tygart Lake State Park is on the reservoir above it.

Tygart Lake State Park: what people ask

Does Tygart Lake State Park have a lodge?
Yes. The park has a lodge with guest rooms and a restaurant overlooking the lake, plus ten cabins and a campground.
Is there a boat ramp at Tygart Lake?
Yes. The state park marina rents boats in season and there are public ramps on the lake, which covers about 1,750 acres when full.
Where should I stay near Tygart Lake State Park?
We're still adding properties near Tygart Lake State Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Tygart Lake, Fairmont and Clarksburg.
What is there to do near Tygart Lake State Park?
Tygart Lake State Park is a good base for boating, fishing, hiking, kayaking and canoeing and birding. Tygart Dam is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Tygart Lake State Park?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Tygart Lake State Park?
Fairmont and Clarksburg are all good alternatives if Tygart Lake State Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Tygart Lake State Park?
Tygart Lake, Valley Falls State Park, Audra State Park and Tygart Valley River are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.