Cedar Creek State Park
| Cedar Creek State Park | |
| West Virginia State Park | |
 Cedar Creek State Park has lakes for fishing and boating. | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (307.8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38°52′55″N 80°51′43″W / 38.88194°N 80.86194°WCoordinates: 38°52′55″N 80°51′43″W / 38.88194°N 80.86194°W |
| Area | 2,588 acres (1,047.3 ha) [1] |
| Opened | 1955 [2] |
| - Land acquired | 1953 [2] |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Nearest city | Glenville, West Virginia |
  Location of Cedar Creek State Park in West Virginia
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| Website: Cedar Creek State Park | |
Cedar Creek State Park is sited on 2,588 acres (1,047 ha)[1] along Cedar Creek[3] in Gilmer County, West Virginia, located about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Glenville and about 25 miles (40 km) west of Burnsville/Glenville exit of I-79. 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.
Features
- 67 camping sites (36 with electric and water hookups)
- Swimming pool
- Picnic area with shelters
- 3 fishing lakes
- Paddleboat rentals
- Miniature golf
Accessibility
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment Cedar Creek State Park to be generally accessible.[4] 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.
See also
References
- 1 2 West Virginia State Parks Facilities Grid, accessed March 29, 2008
- 1 2 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