Discover North Bend State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.
Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next North Bend State Park adventure.























Named for a fork in the Hughes River, North Bend State Park is all about making good choices. Will you spend your day trail riding on horseback, or fishing along the beautiful streams and boat-accessible 300-acre lake? Don’t forget the hiking trails that run along an old railroad bed from Parkersburg, West Virginia to Wolf Summit. In this charming pastoral wilderness, complete with log cabins, a delicious lodge dining room, mini golf, and abundant wildlife, you can’t really go wrong no matter what you do. One thing you’ve gotta check out? The sections of the North Bend Rail Trail that take you through old train tunnels—one 337-foot-long “raw” tunnel is bored through solid rock, while another is said to be haunted by a woman wearing white. Ride your bike into the center and tell your friends spooky stories!
The ideal time to visit North Bend State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it can be crowded. Winters are less ideal due to cold temperatures and limited access to some park areas.