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State Park Information

State Park Overview
Named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, North Bend State Park offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. The fishing streams, hiking trails -bundant wildlife and excellent overnight accommodations are among this year-round parks most popular features. The park also features the 72 mile North Bend Rail Trail,which is a trail designed for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The rail trail runs along the old B & O Railroad bed from Parkersburg, WV to Wolf Summit, - Clarksburg, WV.

North Bend has a new 305 acre recreational lake. A new boat ramp, handicapped accessible fishing pier and other fishing access points have been completed.

Camping
Campgrounds

The River Run camping area has a total of 49 camping sites, of which 26 sites have electric hookups. The campgrounds are open from Mid-April through October 31. Reservations are accepted on 15 of North Bends electric campsites from Memorial Day through Labor Day. An additional $5.00 handling fee is charged for reservations. Advanced reservations are recommended during the summer months and can be secured with a major credit card. Please call 1-800-CALL-WVA for more information.

2005 Camping Rates

Electric Sites $19.00 per night

Standard Sites $15.00 per night

Rates are subject to change without notice

Picnicking

Swimming

Lodge
Lodge

North Bend Lodge sits atop a breeze blessed ridge that peers over the woodland river valley below. Decorated with solid oak furnishings, the lodge features 29 guest rooms featuring two double beds or a queen bed and double bed, bath -ir conditioning, telephone and color television. Click here for lodge rates.

Visitors who dine in the glass-enclosed restaurant will delight to a sumptuous menu while enjoying the view of surrounding pristine rolling hills and wildlife. The lodge features a relaxing sitting room with a large stone fireplace, meeting and banquet rooms and an accessible guest elevator. A gift shop located off the lobby which feature glass and craft items made in West Virginia.

More Info

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Nature Programs

Area Attractions
North Bend Rail Trail

The North Bend Rail Trail is a 72 mile multi- purpose recreational trail.The trail was designed for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trail. The North Bend Rail Trail extends from Parkersburg, WV at the western terminus to Wolf Summit, - Clarksburg, WV -long the abandoned B & O Railroad corridor. With only a 3% grade, the Rail Trail is ideal for all skill levels.

During the tumultous years between 1853 and 1857, prior to the Civil War and the creation of the state of West Virginia, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad constructed this section of the rail corridor that, due to the terrain, required numerous bridges and tunnels.

There are 13 tunnels along the North Bend Rail Trail, 10 of which you will pass through. Three tunnels were abandoned by the Railroad but may still be viewed along the trail. The 337 foot long Number 10 tunnel, west of Ellenboro is a "raw" or natural tunnel bored through solid rock and far more fanciful, the Silver Run Tunnel, Number 19 is said to manifest the image of a young woman in white as recounted in the story of "The Silver Run Tunnel". Great pieces of history -rchitecture, scenery and recreational opportunities, it is a great place to bike, cross country ski, horseback ride or walk. For more information, please contact North Bend State Park at 1-800-CALL-WVA.

Area Resorts and Lodging

Thunder Lodges
215 W Mcdonald Ave
Man, WV
(304) 583-2830