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Find Your Wild in Summers County
Waterfalls, rivers, trails, and small-town charm, just minutes from the New River Gorge.
Welcome To Summers County,
West Virginia
Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, Summers County is your gateway to outdoor adventure, scenic rivers, waterfalls, and small town charm.
From Pipestem Resort State Park and Bluestone State Park to the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, this is the perfect place to explore, and stay awhile.
Plan your trip, request a visitor guide, or start exploring below.
Can't Miss Spots
From waterfalls and river views to scenic overlooks and historic charm, Summers County is full of places worth stopping for. Scroll through a few visitor favorites, and start planning your trip.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
The New River flows northward for 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The river is one of the oldest in the world. The lower 53 miles of the river, along with 70,000 acres of land, was established as the New River Gorge National River by the National Park Service in 1978, and in 2020 it became the 63rd National Park. The park is rich in cultural and natural history, as well as scenic and recreational opportunities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, and biking.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Situated on 4,050 acres along the Bluestone Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park is a family adventure resort that offers something for everyone including ziplining, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Spend some time on the water at Adventure Lake and Splash Park or set out on a kayak or stand-up paddle board tour, or a river tubing adventure. Pipestem’s arial tram takes you into the Bluestone Gorge to the Bluestone National Scenic River below. Accommodations include two lodges, cabins, and plenty of campsites.
Bluestone State Park
Established in 1950, this wilderness park boasts 2,155 acres of forest and rugged mountain terrain. It is named after the Bluestone National Scenic River, which flows into the New River at the park. Bluestone Lake, the park’s signature lake, was created with the construction of the Bluestone Dam and is the third largest in West Virginia with a surface area of 2,040 acres. Rent a boat from the marina and do some fishing or eagle watching. Plenty of hiking trails are located throughout the park. Cabin rentals and campsites are available.
John Henry Historical Park
The John Henry Historical Park is the vision of the Hilldale-Talcott Ruritan Club. It is located at the site of John Henry's epic battle with the steam drill, and is open year round. The Park celebrates the legend of John Henry and offers informational kiosks, walking trails, a picnic shelter, and stage.
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status, and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Avid fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek.
Hinton Historic District
Hinton sits along the banks of the New River Gorge National River and began with the advent of railroad construction through the area. Hinton was established in 1872 and chartered by the state on September 21, 1880. The Historic District is comprised of more than 200 historic buildings, within a 24 block area. In February of 1984, this area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places recognized by the Federal Government as worthy of preservation for its significance in American history, architecture, and culture.
Bluestone National Scenic River
The headwaters of the Bluestone River begin at an elevation of 3,500 feet on East River Mountain in Virginia and flow for 77 miles to Bluestone Lake at 1,409 feet. The lower 10.5 miles of the river have been designated as the Bluestone National Scenic River, which is part of the National Park system and the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
The New River flows northward for 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The river is one of the oldest in the world. The lower 53 miles of the river, along with 70,000 acres of land, was established as the New River Gorge National River by the National Park Service in 1978, and in 2020 it became the 63rd National Park. The park is rich in cultural and natural history, as well as scenic and recreational opportunities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, and biking.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Situated on 4,050 acres along the Bluestone Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park is a family adventure resort that offers something for everyone including ziplining, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Spend some time on the water at Adventure Lake and Splash Park or set out on a kayak or stand-up paddle board tour, or a river tubing adventure. Pipestem’s arial tram takes you into the Bluestone Gorge to the Bluestone National Scenic River below. Accommodations include two lodges, cabins, and plenty of campsites.
Bluestone State Park
Established in 1950, this wilderness park boasts 2,155 acres of forest and rugged mountain terrain. It is named after the Bluestone National Scenic River, which flows into the New River at the park. Bluestone Lake, the park’s signature lake, was created with the construction of the Bluestone Dam and is the third largest in West Virginia with a surface area of 2,040 acres. Rent a boat from the marina and do some fishing or eagle watching. Plenty of hiking trails are located throughout the park. Cabin rentals and campsites are available.
John Henry Historical Park
The John Henry Historical Park is the vision of the Hilldale-Talcott Ruritan Club. It is located at the site of John Henry's epic battle with the steam drill, and is open year round. The Park celebrates the legend of John Henry and offers informational kiosks, walking trails, a picnic shelter, and stage.
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status, and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Avid fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek.
Hinton Historic District
Hinton sits along the banks of the New River Gorge National River and began with the advent of railroad construction through the area. Hinton was established in 1872 and chartered by the state on September 21, 1880. The Historic District is comprised of more than 200 historic buildings, within a 24 block area. In February of 1984, this area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places recognized by the Federal Government as worthy of preservation for its significance in American history, architecture, and culture.
Bluestone National Scenic River
The headwaters of the Bluestone River begin at an elevation of 3,500 feet on East River Mountain in Virginia and flow for 77 miles to Bluestone Lake at 1,409 feet. The lower 10.5 miles of the river have been designated as the Bluestone National Scenic River, which is part of the National Park system and the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
The New River flows northward for 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The river is one of the oldest in the world. The lower 53 miles of the river, along with 70,000 acres of land, was established as the New River Gorge National River by the National Park Service in 1978, and in 2020 it became the 63rd National Park. The park is rich in cultural and natural history, as well as scenic and recreational opportunities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, and biking.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Situated on 4,050 acres along the Bluestone Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park is a family adventure resort that offers something for everyone including ziplining, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Spend some time on the water at Adventure Lake and Splash Park or set out on a kayak or stand-up paddle board tour, or a river tubing adventure. Pipestem’s arial tram takes you into the Bluestone Gorge to the Bluestone National Scenic River below. Accommodations include two lodges, cabins, and plenty of campsites.
Bluestone State Park
Established in 1950, this wilderness park boasts 2,155 acres of forest and rugged mountain terrain. It is named after the Bluestone National Scenic River, which flows into the New River at the park. Bluestone Lake, the park’s signature lake, was created with the construction of the Bluestone Dam and is the third largest in West Virginia with a surface area of 2,040 acres. Rent a boat from the marina and do some fishing or eagle watching. Plenty of hiking trails are located throughout the park. Cabin rentals and campsites are available.
John Henry Historical Park
The John Henry Historical Park is the vision of the Hilldale-Talcott Ruritan Club. It is located at the site of John Henry's epic battle with the steam drill, and is open year round. The Park celebrates the legend of John Henry and offers informational kiosks, walking trails, a picnic shelter, and stage.
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status, and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Avid fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek.
Hinton Historic District
Hinton sits along the banks of the New River Gorge National River and began with the advent of railroad construction through the area. Hinton was established in 1872 and chartered by the state on September 21, 1880. The Historic District is comprised of more than 200 historic buildings, within a 24 block area. In February of 1984, this area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places recognized by the Federal Government as worthy of preservation for its significance in American history, architecture, and culture.
Bluestone National Scenic River
The headwaters of the Bluestone River begin at an elevation of 3,500 feet on East River Mountain in Virginia and flow for 77 miles to Bluestone Lake at 1,409 feet. The lower 10.5 miles of the river have been designated as the Bluestone National Scenic River, which is part of the National Park system and the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
The New River flows northward for 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The river is one of the oldest in the world. The lower 53 miles of the river, along with 70,000 acres of land, was established as the New River Gorge National River by the National Park Service in 1978, and in 2020 it became the 63rd National Park. The park is rich in cultural and natural history, as well as scenic and recreational opportunities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, and biking.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Situated on 4,050 acres along the Bluestone Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park is a family adventure resort that offers something for everyone including ziplining, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Spend some time on the water at Adventure Lake and Splash Park or set out on a kayak or stand-up paddle board tour, or a river tubing adventure. Pipestem’s arial tram takes you into the Bluestone Gorge to the Bluestone National Scenic River below. Accommodations include two lodges, cabins, and plenty of campsites.
Bluestone State Park
Established in 1950, this wilderness park boasts 2,155 acres of forest and rugged mountain terrain. It is named after the Bluestone National Scenic River, which flows into the New River at the park. Bluestone Lake, the park’s signature lake, was created with the construction of the Bluestone Dam and is the third largest in West Virginia with a surface area of 2,040 acres. Rent a boat from the marina and do some fishing or eagle watching. Plenty of hiking trails are located throughout the park. Cabin rentals and campsites are available.
John Henry Historical Park
The John Henry Historical Park is the vision of the Hilldale-Talcott Ruritan Club. It is located at the site of John Henry's epic battle with the steam drill, and is open year round. The Park celebrates the legend of John Henry and offers informational kiosks, walking trails, a picnic shelter, and stage.
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status, and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Avid fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek.
Hinton Historic District
Hinton sits along the banks of the New River Gorge National River and began with the advent of railroad construction through the area. Hinton was established in 1872 and chartered by the state on September 21, 1880. The Historic District is comprised of more than 200 historic buildings, within a 24 block area. In February of 1984, this area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places recognized by the Federal Government as worthy of preservation for its significance in American history, architecture, and culture.
Bluestone National Scenic River
The headwaters of the Bluestone River begin at an elevation of 3,500 feet on East River Mountain in Virginia and flow for 77 miles to Bluestone Lake at 1,409 feet. The lower 10.5 miles of the river have been designated as the Bluestone National Scenic River, which is part of the National Park system and the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
The New River flows northward for 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The river is one of the oldest in the world. The lower 53 miles of the river, along with 70,000 acres of land, was established as the New River Gorge National River by the National Park Service in 1978, and in 2020 it became the 63rd National Park. The park is rich in cultural and natural history, as well as scenic and recreational opportunities such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, bird watching, camping, picnicking, and biking.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Situated on 4,050 acres along the Bluestone Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park is a family adventure resort that offers something for everyone including ziplining, mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Spend some time on the water at Adventure Lake and Splash Park or set out on a kayak or stand-up paddle board tour, or a river tubing adventure. Pipestem’s arial tram takes you into the Bluestone Gorge to the Bluestone National Scenic River below. Accommodations include two lodges, cabins, and plenty of campsites.
Bluestone State Park
Established in 1950, this wilderness park boasts 2,155 acres of forest and rugged mountain terrain. It is named after the Bluestone National Scenic River, which flows into the New River at the park. Bluestone Lake, the park’s signature lake, was created with the construction of the Bluestone Dam and is the third largest in West Virginia with a surface area of 2,040 acres. Rent a boat from the marina and do some fishing or eagle watching. Plenty of hiking trails are located throughout the park. Cabin rentals and campsites are available.
John Henry Historical Park
The John Henry Historical Park is the vision of the Hilldale-Talcott Ruritan Club. It is located at the site of John Henry's epic battle with the steam drill, and is open year round. The Park celebrates the legend of John Henry and offers informational kiosks, walking trails, a picnic shelter, and stage.
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area
Bluestone Wildlife Management Area offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities on 17,632 acres. Being adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's second largest body of water, the area offers guests boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Hunting is offered due to the wildlife management area status, and Bluestone has over 330 primitive campsites and picnic sites. Avid fishermen can enjoy float fishing and stocked trout fishing in Indian Creek.
Hinton Historic District
Hinton sits along the banks of the New River Gorge National River and began with the advent of railroad construction through the area. Hinton was established in 1872 and chartered by the state on September 21, 1880. The Historic District is comprised of more than 200 historic buildings, within a 24 block area. In February of 1984, this area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places recognized by the Federal Government as worthy of preservation for its significance in American history, architecture, and culture.
Bluestone National Scenic River
The headwaters of the Bluestone River begin at an elevation of 3,500 feet on East River Mountain in Virginia and flow for 77 miles to Bluestone Lake at 1,409 feet. The lower 10.5 miles of the river have been designated as the Bluestone National Scenic River, which is part of the National Park system and the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
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