Moncove Lake State Park

Moncove Lake State Park was created in 1990 by setting aside 250 acres (1.0 km2) of the Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area[3] to be operated as a state park. (The park has since been expanded to 896 acres (3.63 km2).[2]) The park is located near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia. The park sits on the shores of 144-acre (0.58 km2) Moncove Lake, and underneath the flyway of the fall eastern hawk migration. The current park superintendent is John Dempsey, a West Virginia native and life-long resident.

Moncove Lake State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Moncove Lake
Location of Moncove Lake State Park in West Virginia
LocationMonroe, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates37°37′11″N 80°21′12″W
Area896 acres (363 ha)[2]
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Established1990
Websitewvstateparks.com/park/moncove-lake-state-park/

Power boats on Moncove Lake are limited to 5 horsepower (3.7 kW).

Features

  • Moncove Lake
  • 48 camp sites (25 with electrical hookup)
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Picnic area
  • Hunting (in nearby Wildlife Management Area)
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Bird watching

Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the campground, picnic area, lake fishing and swimming pool to be accessible.[4] The 2005 assessment found issues with certain handrails.

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References

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