Area 63 ha | Phone +1 304-872-0825 | |
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Address 1194 Carnifex Ferry Crossing, Summersville, WV 26651, USA Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Similar Summersville Lake, Little Beaver State Park, Watters Smith Memorial, Hawks Nest State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield | ||
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park is an American Civil War battle site that commemorates the Battle of Carnifex Ferry. It is located on the rim of the Gauley River Canyon near Summersville, a town in Nicholas County, West Virginia. The 156-acre (0.63 km2) park features Patterson House Museum, three views of the Gauley River, hiking trails and picnic facilities. It is one of the oldest state parks in the United States. A Civil War reenactment takes place on a weekend after Labor Day. As Carnifex Ferry State Park, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
AccessibilityEdit
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the picnic shelters and concession stand to be accessible. The 2005 assessment identified issues with parking lot signage, slippery sidewalks, and insufficient handrails.