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The National Park Service administers seven parks located entirely or partially
within the state of West Virginia. These units of the National Park System
protect important natural, cultural and recreational resources, and preserve
the places where nationally significant events occured.
For more information about each of the parks, please click on the name of the
park.
Appalachian National
Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,174-mile footpath along the
ridgecrests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from
Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. The trail traverses
ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, WV, VA, TN, NC and GA.
Southern WV/ New River Watershed
Bluestone National
Scenic River
This scenic river preserves relatively unspoiled land in
southern West Virginia and contains natural and historic features of the
Appalachian plateau. In its 11 miles, the lower Bluestone River offers
excellent warm water fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery.
Gauley
River National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles
of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide
variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several
class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating
rivers in the east.
New
River Gorge National River
A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New
River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West
Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to conserve
and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway.
Eastern Panhandle/ Potomac River Watershed
Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal National Historical Park
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for
184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. (Potomac River, DC,MD,WV)
Chesapeake Bay Gateways
Network
Spanning several states and the Distict of Columbia, the Chesapeake
Bay Gateways Network connects you with the Bay's special places through
a system of parks, refuges, museums, historic communities, and water trails.
(Chesapeake Bay Watershed)
Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of WV, VA, and MD.
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