Tomlinson Run State Park

Located at the extreme tip of West Virginia's northern panhandle, Tomlinson Run provides a wide range of recreational opportunities to a large number of local and out-of-state visitors.

The park's 1,398 acres extend along the stream from which it gets its name, both of which are named for a family of early settlers, to within a mile of the stream's confluence with the Ohio River.

Roughly divided into two sections, the park offers a wilderness area of heavily forested hills, overhanging cliffs of sandstone and shale, and a profusion of wildflowers and fauna. Featured within the developed areas of the park are picnicking, boating, miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming, a campground and a group camp.  In addition, program events are scheduled from April through October.

Tomlinson Run offers a 54-site campground with contact station, convenience store, dump station, and two bathhouses featuring hot showers and laundry facilities. All sites are suitable for tent or trailer and feature picnic tables and grills; while 39 sites feature electric hookups. Open April 1st through October 31.

There is also a Rustic Camping Area which is offered as a great area for scouts and other groups looking to rough it.

Rent-A-Camp/Yurt Rental is a unique offering only at Tomlinson Run and is perfect for the novice camper. For a modest overnight fee, you may rent a 6 person lodge tent or yurt, complete with a dining canopy, cooler, a propane stove, lantern, picnic table and cookware, all waiting for you. Six Rent-A-Camp sites are available at the park.

The park's Group Camp offers a perfect locale for church retreats, 4-H outings, civic meetings and other social gatherings. Featuring 10 cabins, which sleep 10 each and counselor's quarters for 12, the camp is a bring-your-own cook proposition with a fully equipped kitchen and dining hall. The nearby recreation building has a stage for skits and movies, plus tables for indoor projects or games.

The park offers three picnic shelters that can be reserved by the day for a modest fee. Otherwise, they are available on a first-come, first served basis.

Over 33 acres of water in the form of various ponds and lakes offer excellent fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill and trout. In addition, a part of the water-oriented activities at the park are boat docks where rental row and paddleboats are offered for your enjoyment. Chief among Tomlinson Run's recreational facilities is the swimming pool, the waterslide/bathhouse complex and snack bar (open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day). The pool boasts a 182-foot figure eight-shaped water slide. Not far from the pool area are basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, miniature golf and playground equipment.

A network of hiking trails round out the recreational possibilities.

Online at: www.tomlinsonrunsp.com

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