Holly River State Park, a West Virginia State Park

HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK

HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK
PO Box 70
Hacker Valley, West Virginia 26222

Phone: 304-493-6353
Toll Free: 800-225-5982
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Holly River State Park
'Tecumseh Falls '
© Karma Effect Photographix/Tori Buck-Photographer All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

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Holly River State Park near Flatwoods, WV, in Webster County, protects 8,101 of remote mountain forest and is the second largest state park in West Virginia. Holly River is especially popular with campers and hikers visiting the parks waterfalls and high ridges. Holly River is the second largest park in the West Virginia park system with a total of 8,101 acres. Nestled in a narrow valley, the park is surrounded by heavily forested mountains some reaching heights of over 2,800 feet. Hiking on the many trails the park offers is another way to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the region. Trails to two waterfalls, Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, named for two legendary Indian chiefs of the area, are quite popular. Or perhaps you might prefer the hike to Potato Knob with its commanding view at 2,480 feet. At the bottom you wont want to miss the famous Shupes Chute waterfall. Copyright Karma Effect Photographix/Tori Buck

Holly River State Park
'Tecumseh Falls'
© Karma Effect Photographix/Tori Buck-Photographer All rights reserved, Copyright 2009

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Holly River State Park
'Tecumseh Falls'
© Karma Effect Photographix Jason Vickers

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Tecumseh Falls drop 10 feet over an overhanging ledge in Holly River State Park in Webster County on Big Run of Laurel Fork of Holly River. This image taken June 2009.

Holly River State Park
'Shupes Chute Falls'
© Karma Effect Photographix Jason Vickers

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The dense forests of Holly River State Park provide guests with a natural feeling of peaceful solitude. Located near the center of the state in Webster County, it is far from the hustle and bustle of city life making it a perfect vacation getaway.

Holly River is the second largest park in the West Virginia park system with a total of 8,101 acres. Nestled in a narrow valley, the park is surrounded by heavily forested mountains some reaching heights of over 2,800 feet.

In the midst of this woodland paradise, park guests will find a myriad of recreational opportunities. Playing tennis on modern courts, surrounding yourself with nature on one of the numerous hiking trails, or just soaking up the sun by the swimming pool--all of these spell Holly River State Park.

Cabins

Cabins

Guests visiting Holly River State Park may choose from among ten completely furnished standard cabins for their stay (five 2-person and five 4-person cabins). Constructed of either natural stone and/or logs, they are located in a peaceful setting of rhododendron and sturdy hemlock through which courses a small stream feeding Laurel Fork.

Each cabin features: A wood-burning insert in a stone fireplace, bath with shower, fully equipped kitchen w/ modern appliances and utensils, towels, dishcloths, and linens

Cots and cribs are available at a nominal fee and may be reserved in advance to avoid a handling charge.

Cabins are open from the first weekend in April through the fourth Monday in November. Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 10 a.m. No pets are allowed in the cabins or cabin area.

Camping

For those park guests who want to rough it, there is the alternative of Holly River's excellent camping facilities. The 88-unit campground offers electric hookups, picnic tables, and cooking grills at each site. A dumping station and four centralized bathhouses with toilet facilities, hot water showers and coin-operated washers and dryers round out the list of conveniences. Firewood is available for a nominal fee. Camping areas are normally open from the first weekend in April through November with a maximum camping period of two weeks allowed. Only one tent or trailer is allowed per site and check-in time is noon.

Area Accommodations

The Silver Maple Hubbard Inn - Franklin, WV

BBs / Inns

Located on Main Street in Franklin, a short distance south of the only traffic light in town or the county for that matter. The 100-year old Victorian-style mansion has undergone extensive renovation.

Web Site: http://www.hubbardsinn.com

Hemlock Haven Cabins - Hico, WV

Cottages and Cabins

We are luxury, dog friendly cabins located in Fayette County minutes from the New and Gauley Rivers. Each cabin has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, complete kitchens, washer and dryers, gas fireplaces, an outdoor 6-person hot tubs, gas grill, and a private fenced yard with a fire ring and benches.

Web Site: http://www.hemlockhavenwv.com

September 4 by Lori Jackson

Holly River is our favorite place to camp or just come and walk around. We camped there for years with the kids and they still love it there

April 15 by The Millers from Ohio

we have been camping there since 1980..It is our favorite spot. Our children have many fond memories of Holly river

July 14

great camping, people are friendly,beautiful

all most heaven

March 12 Whole Family Loved It by pamalabishop

This was our first camping trip as a new family and or children loved it. They had never got to enjoy the wildlife and nature like this before

March 22 fishing by max04339087

i fish all over the state and holly river is by far the best place to catch trout. there is plenty of small pools and fast ripples for them to hide in but i always catch my limit and i have a great time. the park is beautiful.