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Cedar Creek State Park
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Cedar Creek State Park has lakes for fishing and boating.
Cedar Creek State Park is located in West Virginia
Cedar Creek State Park
Cedar Creek State Park
Location in West Virginia
Location Gilmer, West Virginia, United States
Area 2,588 acres (10.47 km2)
Elevation 1,010 ft (310 m)
Established 1955
Named for Cedar Creek
Governing body West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Cedar Creek State Park is sited on 2,588 acres (1,047 ha) along Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia, located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Glenville. Two of the buildings at the park are historical restorations of West Virginia's pioneer days, including a log cabin now used as the campground check-in station, and the Pine Run One Room School, an old one-room schoolhouse complete with restored school desks and potbellied stove. The schoolhouse is open for tours on Saturdays in the summer.

Features

  • 65 camping sites featuring water and electric (no full hookups)
  • 2 Dump Stations are available at the camp office
  • Swimming pool
  • Picnic area with shelters
  • 3 fishing lakes
  • Paddleboat rentals
  • Miniature golf
  • Camp store

Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment Cedar Creek State Park to be generally accessible. The 2005 evaluation found issues regarding signage in a parking lot, and also found that assistance may be needed to access the ramp to the swimming pool and a pond.

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