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Outdoor Recreation in Mercer County

Bluestone Wildlife Management Area

A variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Adjacent to Bluestone lake, the state's second largest body of water, the park offers boating, canoeing, and fishing. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek. Hiking and Equestrian trails are also popular. Boat rentals are nearby.

Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
Indian MillsWV24935
Phone (304) 466-3398 or 1-800- CALL-WVA
www.bluestonesp.com

East River Mountain Overlook

Off U.S. Rt. 460 in Bluefield, take Rt. 598 to top of the mountain.

Served as the state's first Visitor Information Center in 1960. Located at the top of East River Mountain at an elevation of 3,500 feet above sea level, this attraction provides a breathtaking view of the city of Bluefield and East River Mountain. Observation deck, hiking trails, restrooms, picnic shelters, tables and grills.

East River Mountain Overlook
Phone (304) 327-2401

Pipestem Resort State Park

Two lodges, deluxe cottages, campground, nature center, hiking and biking trails, aerial tramway, horseback riding, 18 hole championship golf course, 9 hole course, mini-golf, fine dining, 16 acre lake with paddle boats and canoes, banquet accommodations, arts and craft shops.

Pipestem Resort State Park
PipestemWV25979
Phone (304) 466-1800 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
www.pipestemresort.com

Riverbound X-Stream Fly Fishing

For reservations and/or membership information.

Riverbound X-Stream Fly Fishing
207 North 3rd St.PrincetonWV24740
Phone (304) 487-3303

Chestnut Springs Farms

South African Boer Goats & More!

Chestnut Springs Farms
New Hope RoadBluefieldWV24701
Phone (304) 589-3972
www.cspringsfarm.com

Camp Creek State Park

Off 1-77 and US 19 at Camp Creek Interchange. The state park (550 acres) and forest (5,300 acres) provides 26 trailer/tent sites with electrical hookups, a heated bathhouse, fireplaces, hunting, fishing, picnicking, game courts, playgrounds, and hiking/biking trails.

Camp Creek State Park
PO Box 119Camp CreekWV25820
Phone (304) 425-9481 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
www.campcreekstatepark.com

Pinnacle Rock State Park

DAY USE PARK with picnic shelters, outdoor stone fireplaces and hiking trails, including a rugged stone staircase to the Rock's Pinnacle over 3000 feet above sea level for a panoramic view of the area.

Pinnacle Rock State Park
U.S. Rt. 52 NorthBramwellWV24715
Phone (304) 248-8565 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
www.pinnaclerockstatepark.com

Tate Lohr Fish Hatchery

State Trout Rearing Station. Open for tours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No admission charge. From Route 460 East take Oakvale Exit (Rt. 112). Turn right at the bottom of the hill. After passing the fire station take next right. Cross the wooden bridge and continue four miles up Pigeon Creek. Watch for signs.

Tate Lohr Fish Hatchery
OakvaleWV24739
Phone (304) 898-3221

Hatfield~McCoy Trails

Wide Open to ATV's, motorcycles, mountain bikes, horses and hikers - to a trails experience that runs from fun to exciting to extreme. Located in the Appalachian Mountains of Southern WV.

Hatfield~McCoy Trails
PO Box 539LyburnWV25632
Phone 800-592-2217
www.trailsheaven.com

Bluestone State Park

Deluxe cabins, campground, swimming pool, picnicking, hiking and game courts. Bluestone Lake, the State's second largest body of water, allows for boating, fishing, and skiing.

Bluestone State Park
HintonWV25951
Phone (304) 466-2805 or 1-800-CALL-WVA
www.bluestonesp.com

City of Bluefield Parks & Recreation

Picnic area with 4 pavilions (table and grills, under sheds) playground, softball fields, football stadium, youth center with recreational equipment, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails.

City of Bluefield Parks & Recreation
1750 Stadium DriveBluefieldWV24701
Phone (304) 327-2448
www.cityofbluefield.com

City of Princeton Parks & Recreation

Thirty-five acre city park with exercise trail, Olympic size swimming pool with waterslide, and picnic facilities.

City of Princeton Parks & Recreation
PrincetonWV24740
Phone (304) 487-5040
www.cityofprinceton.org

Ashland ATV Resort

Large, roomy full hook up RV sites, 1 & 2 room cabins & cottages, tent sites, fire rings and picnic tables at all sites. Modern bath house, laundromat, camper kitchen, playground and campstore. Free WiFi and Cable TV. ATV rentals available.

Ashland ATV Resort
HC 76 Box 682NorthforkWV24868
Phone (304) 862-2322
www.atvresort.com

Winterplace Ski Resort

Exit 28 off I-77. Twenty seven trails, a snowboard park and a eleven lane snowtubing park with four lifts. Trails range from beginner to expert. One hundred percent snowmaking coverage capability on every single trail. Special events, group rates, restaurants, lounge and slope-side condominiums are available. Open seven days a week from early December to late March. Hours are: weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Winterplace Ski Resort
GhentWV25841
Phone (304) 787-3221
www.winterplace.com

Glenwood Recreational Park

Rt. 20 between Princeton and Bluewell. 55 acre lake, picnic shelters, playgrounds, 18-hole miniature golf, tennis courts, rowboat and paddle boat rentals, gazebo.

Glenwood Recreational Park
PrincetonWV24740
Phone (304) 425-1681
glenwoodparkwv.com