North Bend State Park, State park and nature reserve in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
North Bend State Park spans across rolling hills and contains a 305-acre lake with boat launches, fishing platforms, and recreational facilities.
The park development started in 1951 when West Virginia Legislature allocated funds to purchase 1,405 acres of land in Ritchie County.
The park Nature Center operates throughout the year, offering interpretive programs and educational activities led by professional park naturalists.
The River Run Campground provides 49 camping sites while Cokeley Campground offers 28 sites, both equipped with water and electrical connections.
The 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail follows an old B&O Railroad path through multiple tunnels, connecting the park to surrounding communities.
Location: Ritchie County
Inception: 1951
Elevation above the sea: 263 m
Website: http://northbendsp.com
GPS coordinates: 39.22080,-81.10970
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:14
North Bend Rail Trail
14 km
Hi Carpenter Memorial Bridge
20.7 km
Buckley Island
33.3 km
Willow Island Lock and Dam
23.7 km
Hune Covered Bridge
34.5 km
Bank of Cairo
4.3 km
Judge Joseph Barker House
24.3 km
Ritchie County Courthouse
5.1 km
Hildreth Covered Bridge
31.6 km
Burning Springs Complex
31.6 km
Ruble Church
29.8 km
Wirt County Courthouse
30.2 km
Doddridge County Courthouse
30 km
Lathrop Russell Charter House
30.1 km
Old Stone House
13.8 km
Cain House
20.6 km
Silas P. Smith Opera House
30 km
Tyler County Courthouse and Jail
35 km
Pleasants County Courthouse
20.4 km
Beauchamp-Newman House
30.1 km
W. Scott Stuart House
30 km
West Union Residential Historic District
29.9 km
West Union Downtown Historic District
30 km
Harrisville Historic District (Harrisville, West Virginia)
5 km
William Wells House
34.2 km
Middlebourne Historic District
34.8 km
Waernicke-Hille House and Store
30.5 km
Harrisville Grade School
5 kmReviews
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