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Tomlinson Run State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Located at the extreme tip of West Virginias norther panhandle, Tomlinson Run provides a wide range of recreational opportunites to a large number of local and out-of-state visitors.
The parks 1,398 acres extend along the stream from which it gets its name, both of which are named for a family of early settlers, to within a mile of the streams confluence with the Ohio River.
Roughly divided into two sections, the park offers a wilderness area of heavily forested hills, overhanging cliffs of sandstone and shale and
a profusion of wildflowers and fauna. Featured within the developed areas of the park are picnicking, boating, miniature golf, basketball and volleyball courts, swimming - campground and a group camp. In addition, program events are scheduled from April through October.
Camping
Tomlinsun Run offers a 54-site campground with contact station, convenience store, dump station and
two bathhouses featuring hot showers and laundry facilities. All sites are suitable for tent or trailer and feature picnic tables and grills while 39 sites feature electric hookups. Open April 1st through October 31.
Rates $15.00/day Non-electric
$19.00/day Electric
There is also a Rustic Camping Area which is offered as a great area for scouts and other groups looking to rough it.
Rates $30.00/day for 15 people. Additional charge for additional persons $2.00 per day per person
Campsite Reservation PoliciesAt Tomlinson Run, reservations may be made by mail, phone, or in person at least seven days in advance, for a minimum of two nights to a maximum of 14. Reservations are accepted beginning February 15 by mail only for the period from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. In addition to the usual fee - handling charge of $5 per site and the complete camping fee will be required for deposit.
Boating
Fishing and Hunting