Little Beaver State Park
| Little Beaver State Park | |
| West Virginia State Park | |
 Little Beaver Lake | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Elevation | 2,450 ft (746.8 m) |
| Coordinates | 37°45′21″N 81°04′50″W / 37.75583°N 81.08056°WCoordinates: 37°45′21″N 81°04′50″W / 37.75583°N 81.08056°W |
| Area | 562 acres (227.4 ha) |
| Acquired | 1970 [1] |
| - Opened | 1972 [1] |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Nearest city | Beckley, West Virginia |
  Location of Little Beaver State Park in West Virginia
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| Website: Little Beaver State Park | |
Little Beaver State Park is state park in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It is located near Beckley, West Virginia, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of I-64 at Grandview Road, exit 129A. The park sits on the shores of 18-acre (0.07 km²) Little Beaver Lake.
Features
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Hiking trails
- Mountain biking trails
- Fishing in Little Beaver Lake
- Boat rentals at Little Beaver Lake
- Swimming in Little Beaver Lake
- 46-site Campground[2]
History
Originally a day-use facility, Little Beaver received a 46-site campground in 2011. 30 sites, opened on July 1 of that year, have electric and water hookups with an additional 16 water-only sites planned to open later in the year.[2]
Accessibility
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The 2005 assessment found the park to be accessible.[3]
Photo gallery
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Little Beaver Dam
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Where People and Nature Meet: A History of the West Virginia State Parks. Charleston, West Virginia: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company. April 1988. ISBN 0-933126-91-3.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Little Beaver State Park Has a Holiday Surprise for Campers". West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. June 30, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ↑ Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed September 3, 2006