Cedar Creek State Park
Cedar Creek State Park is sited on 2,588 acres (1,047 ha)[2] along Cedar Creek[4] in Gilmer County, West Virginia, located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Glenville. Two of the buildings at the park are historical restorations of West Virginia's pioneer days, including a log cabin now used as the campground check-in station, and the Pine Run One Room School, an old one-room schoolhouse complete with restored school desks and potbellied stove. The schoolhouse is open for tours on Saturdays in the summer.
Cedar Creek State Park | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1] | |
![]() Cedar Creek State Park has lakes for fishing and boating. | |
![]() ![]() Location of Cedar Creek State Park in West Virginia | |
Location | Gilmer, West Virginia, United States |
Coordinates | 38°52′55″N 80°51′43″W |
Area | 2,588 acres (10.47 km2)[2] |
Elevation | 1,010 ft (310 m) |
Established | 1955[3] |
Named for | Cedar Creek |
Governing body | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
Website | wvstateparks |
Features
- 65 camping sites featuring water and electric (no full hookups)
- 2 Dump Stations are available at the camp office
- Swimming pool
- Picnic area with shelters
- 3 fishing lakes
- Paddleboat rentals
- Miniature golf
- Camp store
Accessibility
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment Cedar Creek State Park to be generally accessible.[5] The 2005 evaluation found issues regarding signage in a parking lot, and also found that assistance may be needed to access the ramp to the swimming pool and a pond.
References
- "Cedar Creek State Park". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- West Virginia State Parks Facilities Grid, accessed March 29, 2008 Archived 2008-06-26 at WebCite
- Where People and Nature Meet: A History of the West Virginia State Parks. Charleston, West Virginia: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company. April 1988. ISBN 0-933126-91-3.
- West Virginia Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Me.: DeLorme. 1997. p. 35. ISBN 0-89933-246-3.
- Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed August 21, 2006 Archived July 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine