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Pipestem State Park 'Upper Pipestem Falls' © Jim Oakley
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PIPESTEM STATE PARK
P.O. Box 150 Pipestem, West Virginia 25979 Phone: 304-466-1800 Toll Free: 800-225-5982 Reservations: 800-225-5982 Email: 
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Twin deer at Pipesteam park.
Deer along entrance to park.
Top of Falls Pipestem is an unincorporated rural community, or village, along WV-20 in Summers County. Pipestem is the location of Pipestem Resort State Park, among the most popular vacation parks in West Virginia. The community is located amid an area of level land near the head of Pipestem Creek. It takes its name from a plant, so-called pipestem, that grew in the area. Pipestem is also the location of Pipestem Falls. Pipestem Knob, and its observation tower, rise to the south of the village.
Pipestem Falls drops nearly 30 feet over a sandstone ledge on Pipestem Creek near the rear entrance to Pipestem Resort State Park.
Guided horseback rides are available year-round at Pipestem. Rides range from 1/2 hour rides to overnight trips. Hayrides and wiener roasts available for group outings.
Pipestem State Park is known as the home of the white tail deer.
The steep trail to Heritage Point, a rocky promintory overlooking the Bluestone River Gorge descends more than 500 feet. Despite the effort, the hike to the point attracts thousands of hikers annually.
The enclosed cars carry you on a six minute ride of 3600 feet along some outstanding scenery to the Bluestone River Gorge below. This facility is operated seasonally, May to October 31.
Sunset from deck outside the lobby in McKeever lodge.
During the summer months, these beautiful moths are very prolific.
Fall foilage along the main road through Pipestem State Park.
Fog rising from the Bluestone River Gorge.
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| Pipestem Country Campground Pipestem, WV (304) 466-9121  |
| Mercer County Courthouse: Deeds/Hunting/Fishing License 1501 Main St # 121 Princeton, WV (304) 487-8312 | Market Road Bait Tackle 169 Market Rd Rich Creek, VA (540) 726-2605 |
I went for a family reunion and stayed at the resort at Pipestem, we rode horses very fairly priced and played on the trails and had a big picnic under a shelter. We had loads of fun...it is beautiful and there is a trolley car that takes you up the mountain for amamzing views. The park is clean and scenic.
