Tomlinson Run State Park

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Coordinates: 40°32′51″N 80°35′14″W / 40.5475, -80.58722
Tomlinson Run State Park
West Virginia State Park
none Pond in the park
Pond in the park
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of West Virginia West Virginia
County Hancock
Elevation 1,109 ft (338 m)
Coordinates 40°32′51″N 80°35′14″W / 40.5475, -80.58722
Area 1,398 acres (565.8 ha)
Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest city New Cumberland, West Virginia
Location of Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Location of Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Website: Tomlinson Run State Park

Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres (566 ha) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. The Hancock County park may be the only place in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt.[1]

The park features several lakes and ponds, totaling 33 acres (13 ha), for fishing and boating.

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  • 54 camp sites (33 with electrical hookup)
  • 4 yurts (2 sleep two persons and 2 sleep 5 persons)
  • Group camp (11 cabins can host up to a 112 person group)
  • Picnic area with shelters
  • Swimming pool with 182-ft (55 m) water slide
  • Miniature golf
  • Boat rentals
  • Hiking trails
  • Basketball and volleyball courts
  • Playground

[edit] Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible. [2] The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessiblity signage.

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