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| State Park Overview: |
 | Coopers Rock State Forest gets its name from a legend about a fugitive who hid from the law near what is now the overlook. A cooper by trade, he resumed making barrels at his new mountain hideout, selling them to people in nearby communities. He lived and worked in the forest for many years.
Bands of rockcliffs line the Cheat River Gorge and provide numerous overlooks. The centerpiece among these is the main overlook, which furnishes a panorama of the gorge and distant horizons. A maze of enormous boulders and cliffs fascinates hikers, and the trails are especially lovely in June when the rhododendron and mountain laurel are in bloom. Several trails wind through forest valleys and over ridges, and a number of creeks beckon the explorer. Glade Run is dammed to form a 6-acre pond that is regularly stocked with trout. The observant hiker can hear and sometimes see squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, owls, turkeys, turkey vulture, songbirds, fox and deer throughout the forest. |
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| Camping: |
| Rates:.........................................$19.0010% Discount to Senior Citizen 60 & older
All 25 sites have electric hookupThe campground opens April 1- December 1Pets must be leashed and not left unattendedPrice is for one tent or trailer per site and six people per site. Additional people are $3.00 per person and a maximum of 10 people permitted.Hot showers are available in the showerhouse and water is available at an outside faucet.
Firewood: $4.00/bundleIce $1.00/bag
Reservation policies
Up to 50 percent of the campsites at Coopers Rock State Forest are available for reservations, while the remainder are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made by mail, phone or in person at least 2 days in advance for a minimum of 2 nights, up to a maximum of 14 nights. The reservation is held by paying a deposit of the entire camping fee plus a $5 handling charge. Campsite numbers will not be guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to assign the campsite requested. Payment may be made by check, money order, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.
The camping reservation season begins the Friday before Memorial Day and ends Labor Day. Reservation requests are accepted from February 15th preceding. If a reservation is canceled more than seven days in advance the deposit will be refunded (except the first night's rental and a $5 handling charge).
You may print a campground reservation form to send by mail. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. Get adobe here.
The campground is open April 1 through mid-December (weather permitting). Only one tent or trailer is allowed per site, and check-out time is noon. |
| Trails: |
| Nearly 50 miles of multi-use trails wind through the forest, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of Coopers Rock State Forest on foot or on bike. |
| Picnicking: |
| Numerous picnic sites and three shelters are provided for the enjoyment of forest visitors. These sites offer tables, grills, drinking water and toilet facilities. The shelters may be reserved by calling the forest office at 304-594-1561, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Picnic Shelters 1 & 2
Weekdays: $50.35
Weekends: $100.70
These shelters will hold 100 people and they do have electric. Tax included in price.
Playground:
Children's playgrounds are located in the campground and at various picnic areas. |
| History of the Area: |
| During the Depression, between 1936 and 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built numerous structures in the forest, often using durable American chestnut wood from trees that succumbed to a blight that nearly wiped out the species. Eleven of these structures, including the rustic picnic shelters near the overlook, have been included on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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| Cottages and Cabins | |  | The Country Willow House - Bedford, PA
We invite you to be our guests for a relaxing stay where the atmosphere is homey, romantic, and welcoming. We hope you will feel at home at The Country Willow House! Situated on a peaceful and secluded property just minutes from historic downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Web Site: http://www.countrywillowhouse.com |
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-West Virginia University
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| Area Campgrounds | | Benner's Meadow Run Camp Grnds
315 Nelson Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4097
| Five Pines Camping & Rec
667 Elliotsville Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4606
| Tall Oaks Campground
544 Camp Riamo Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4777
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Marra's Mountaineer Sporting Goods
486 N Gallatin Ave
Uniontown, PA
(724) 439-1270
| S & S Bait & Tackle
2903 National Pike
Uniontown, PA
(724) 438-3871
| Upstream Flyfishing Shop
954 Maple Dr # 7
Morgantown, WV
(304) 599-4998
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Ohio Pyle Lodge
3184 National Pike
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4452
| Lodge At Chalkhill
2920 National Pike
Uniontown, PA
(724) 438-8880
| Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
1001 Lafayette Dr
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-8555
| Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa
1 Lakeview Dr
Morgantown, WV
(304) 594-1111
| Monongalia Lodge
264 High St
Morgantown, WV
(304) 296-7114
| Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa: Golf Academy
1001 La Fayette Dr
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-6900
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| Directions: |
| Exit 15 off I-68, turn south and follow signs, 13 miles east of Morgantown and 8 miles west of Bruceton Mills. |
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