Upcoming Events
Smoke on the Mountain
July 22, 2010 - August 1, 2010Annual Millionaire Homecoming
July 23, 2010 - July 31, 2010The Greenbrier Classic Golf Tournament
July 26, 2010 - August 1, 2010Princeton Rays Game
July 29, 2010 - July 31, 2010
State, National and Local Parks
Enjoy the mountains in one of our parks. Mercer County offers 3 state parks, 1 national park and several local parks. Each park offers a unique attraction and a different feel. Pipestem, Pinnacle, and Camp Creek State Parks offer a variety of recreation opportunities. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and much more.
Have a quiet picnic in one of our parks or enjoy the view at one of our scenic overlooks. We offer the perfect balance of fun and natural beauty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercer County 4-H Camp
Dormitory lodging, six log structure buildings with playground and large fields.
City of Princeton Parks & Recreation
Thirty-five acre city park with exercise trail, Olympic size swimming pool with waterslide, and picnic facilities.
