Watoga State Park, State park in Pocahontas County, United States
Watoga State Park extends across 10,100 acres of land, containing 40 miles of trails through the mountains of West Virginia.
The park transformed from a wildlife and timber preserve in 1934 when the Civilian Conservation Corps developed its initial facilities.
The Fred E. Brooks Memorial Arboretum within the park spans 400 acres, named after a prominent West Virginia naturalist.
The park maintains 34 rental cabins and two campgrounds with 88 sites, including 50 locations equipped with electrical connections.
The International Dark-Sky Association certified Watoga as an official Dark Sky Park in 2021 for its excellent stargazing conditions.
Location: Pocahontas County
Inception: 1934
Elevation above the sea: 866 m
Website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/watoga-state-park
GPS coordinates: 38.10360,-80.14970
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:34
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