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| State Park Overview: |
 | Paramount to the park, nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in scenic North Central West Virginia, is the 1,740-acre lake. Built by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1938, the park today boasts many features and facilities suited to the outdoor adventurer, family-ready for a quiet getaway, business group or small conference. Tygart Lake State Park is the perfect spot for your next family reunion. |
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| Camping: |
| CampgroundTygart Lake State Park Campground is open from mid-April through October weather permitting. Our campground offers fourteen electric sites and twenty-six standard sites for a total of forty camping sites.
Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Water is located at the center of the campground and the sewage dumping station is located nearby. The centrally located bathhouse offers hot showers and toilets for campers. Reservations are not taken for the campground, all sites are on a first come first-served basis. Bagged ice and firewood are for sale at the check-in station. See below for Rates.
2005 Rates:
Mid April through October weather permitting
Standard Sites $15.00/nightly
Sites with Electric $19.00/nightly
*Rates subject to change without notice |
| Picnicking: |
| Our picnic shelter is perfect for family reunions, family outings, catered functions, parties, cookouts and are available for reservation during the summer season. Reservations are recommended for summer weekends and holidays.
2005 Rate* - $65.00 + tax
*rates subject to change without notice. |
| Boating: |
| Boats can be rented from the marina. They offer fishing boats, pontoon boats, and slip rentals by the hour, 1/2 day or full day(s). Call the marina directly for rates and reservations. 304-265-3974. |
| Swimming: |
| Swimming is offered in the roped off beach area monitored by a staff of lifeguards.
The fee for swimming is $1.50 for children and $2.50 for adults. |
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| Area Accommodations |
|  | Gillum House Bed & Breakfast - Shinnston, WV
Come back to Granny's house where YOU are SPECIAL! Dietary needs accommodated. Children welcome. You choose breakfast time. Rail-trail 50 ft/Off-street parking for motorcycles/Overnight stabling.
Price Range: $70 - $80
Web Site: http://www.gillumhouse.com |
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| | B&Bs / Inns | | Gillum House Bed & Breakfast - Come back to Granny's house where YOU are SPECIAL! Dietary needs accommodated. Children welcome. You choose breakfast time. Rail-trail 50 ft/Off-street parking for motorcycles/Overnight stabling. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| The park Naturalist offers a variety of programs on the park's natural and cultural history. Programs and tours can be arranged for groups. These are available during the summer- Memorial Day through Labor Day and at other times by special request. |
| Directions: |
| Located in the northcentral part of West Virginia, Tygart Lake is easily accessible by taking north/south U.S. Route 119 or east/west U.S. Route 50 to Grafton. From Grafton take Rt. 50 to South Grafton and follow signs to the park. |
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