Parks and Forests
Nature and the recreational opportunities it provides are key components of any visit to Webster County. Whether you enjoy peaceful fishing along the river or high-adventure mountain biking, quiet walks in the woods or paddling the rapids in a kayak, our area has something for you.
Bakers Island Recreation Area
Offers a ball field, basketball courts, picnic pavilions, grandstand, walking trail, playground,swimming pool, public river access and is host to the annual Webster County Woodchopping Festival, Burgoo Cook-off, July Fourth celebration and many other even ...
Big Ditch Lake & Wildlife Management Area
The wildlife management area contains 388 acres offering small game, waterfowl, and bowhunting; however, hunting is limited by the area's small size. The lake's 55 acres provide warmwater fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish ...
Holly River State Park
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Holly River is the second largest park in the West Virginia park system with a total of 8,101 acres. Nestled in a narrow valley, the park is surrounded by heavily forested mountains some reaching heights of over 2,800 feet. There are many miles of hiking ...
Monongahela National Forest
Over 65,000 acres of the Monongahela National Forest lie within Webster County's borders, including portions of the Cranberry Back Country and Cranberry Wilderness area. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, camping, hiking, cycling, hunting, fishing, horse back r ...