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Tomlinson Run State Park

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Area
  
5.658 km²

Phone
  
+1 304-564-3651

Tomlinson Run State Park

Address
  
84 Osage Rd, New Manchester, WV 26056, USA

Hours
  
Open today · 8AM–10PMSunday8AM–10PMMonday8AM–10PMTuesday8AM–10PMWednesday8AM–10PMThursday8AM–10PMFriday8AM–10PMSaturday8AM–10PMSuggest an edit

Owner
  
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Similar
  
Little Beaver State Park, Moncove Lake State Park, Cedar Creek State Park, Fairfax Stone Historical, Pinnacle Rock State Park

Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres (5.7 km2) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. This state park lies near the foremost tip of the panhandle, in Hancock County. This is the only state park in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt.

Contents

The park features a lake and several ponds, totaling 33 acres (13 ha), for fishing and boating.

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FeaturesEdit

  • 54 camp sites (33 with electrical hookup)
  • 2 Campers' Cabins (Sleep 5 and have electricity and lights)
  • 4 yurts (2 sleep two persons and 2 sleep 5 persons)
  • Group camp (11 cabins can host up to a 112-person group)
  • Picnic area with 2 shelters (1 with limited electricity)
  • Picnic shelter at miniature golf area with electricity
  • Picnic shelter at swimming pool with electricity
  • Swimming pool with 182-ft (55 m) water slide
  • Miniature golf
  • Boat rentals
  • Hiking trails
  • Basketball and volleyball courts
  • Playground
  • AccessibilityEdit

    Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible. The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessibility signage.

    FoundationEdit

    The Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation was established in the 1990s by citizens of Hancock County to raise funds for the improvement of the park. Over the years, foundation funding has been used for numerous park improvements including a new maintenance building, playground equipment, picnic shelters, and flag poles.

    References

    Tomlinson Run State Park Wikipedia