North Bend State Park

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

North Bend State Park (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=North%20Bend%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-81.1106&lat=39.2231&pop=0&county=Ritchie&elev=0&scale=3)), south of Ellenboro, WV, in Ritchie County, protects 1,312 acres of forest along the North Fork of Hughes River. Hiking trails and water recreation account in large part for the park's popularity. Large rocks for sunning around the park's swimming pool and the creation of a new 305-acre lake add to the attraction of the riverside locale.

Recreation: hiking, biking, playground, swimming pool, game courts, boat rentals, lake and stream fishing

Lodging: 29 lodge rooms, 8 cabins, 49 camping sites

Dining: restaurant, picnic areas

Highlights: North Bend Rail-Trail, North Bend Lake

Park Maps: Map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=North%20Bend%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-81.1106&lat=39.2231&pop=0&county=Ritchie&elev=0&scale=3) : Topo Map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=39.21861&lon=-81.12778) : Aerial Photo (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?S=12&T=1&lat=39.21861&lon=-81.12778) : Tiger Map (http://tiger.census.gov/cgi-bin/mapsurfer?lat=39.21861&lon=-81.12778&wid=.08&ht=.06&mark=-81.12778,39.21861,smalldot,North+Bend+State+Park), Trail Map PDF (http://www.northbendsp.com/northbend.pdf)

North Bend State Park: Official Website (http://www.northbendsp.com/)
Rt. 1 Box 221, Cairo, WV 26337 / Phone: (304) 643-2931