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Beech Fork State Park was officially opened in the winter of 1979 and offers
3,144 acres of some of the best recreation experience in the southwestern
section of West Virginia. Beech Fork is located 12 miles south of Huntington and
Barboursville and is just a short drive from Charleston, Cincinnati and
Lexington. Developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the mid 1970's,
Beech Fork Lake has owned up to its popularity for recreation boating, fishing
and wildlife watching experiences.
Many varieties of migratory water fowl, neotropical songbirds, raptors,
whitetail deer, fox, even an occasional passing black bear may be viewed while
visiting the park. The early spring brings with it the welcome call of different
species of frogs and toads. Spring wildflowers are a common sight to hikers and
those who look carefully as they walk or bicycle along the roads and trails.
Fishing is one of the most common activities that visitors and overnight guests
may enjoy. The lake is known for largemouth and hybrid striped bass, catfish,
walleye, saugeye (a cross of walleye and sauger), and bluegill. A Fishing
license is required and is available in the Camper's Corner store located in the
Administration Building. The store is open for business March 15 through October
31.
Beech Fork State Park
5601 Long Branch Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 528-5794
1-800-CALL WVA
E-mail: beechfork@wvdnr.gov |
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