Accessible Recreation in WV: Fayette County


[Babcock State Park]   [Hawks Nest State Park]
[New River Gorge Visitor Center]   [New River Information Center]
[Plum Orchard Lake WMA]   [Wildwater Expeditions]

small map showing all WV counties and enlarged map of Fayette County showing routes to Ansted, Clifftop, Lansing, Fayetteville, Oak Hill and Scarbro


Babcock State Park

HC 35 Box 150
Clifftop, WV 25831
304-438-3004
www.babcocksp.com
babcock@mail.wvnet.edu

Babcock State Park offers its guests 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty located adjacent to the New River Gorge National River, which is the heart of the whitewater rafting industry in West Virginia.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE DESCRIPTION
accessible Entrance Accessible
accessible Ramps Accessible
partially accessible Parking and Drop Off Area No signs marking handicap spaces
accessible Rest Rooms Accessible
partially accessible Telephone Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Access to Goods & Services Accessible
accessible Doors Accessible
partially accessible Stairs No non-slip surface
N/A Elevator/Lift Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Theater/Auditorium Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Emergency Exit Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Camp Site Accessible
accessible Picnic Shelter Accessible
accessible Fishing Accessible
accessible Swimming Accessible - pool has lift
N/A Playground Not applicable/Not accessible

Hawks Nest State Park

P. O. Box 857  
Ansted, WV 25812
304-658-5212
www.hawksnestsp.com
hawksnest@citynet.net

Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering the New River Gorge National River.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE DESCRIPTION
partially accessible Entrance No ramps provided where
stairs are located
N/A Ramps Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Parking and Drop Off Area Accessible
accessible Rest Rooms Accessible
accessible Telephone Accessible
accessible Access to Goods & Services Accessible
accessible Doors Accessible
accessible Stairs Accessible
accessible Elevator/Lift Accessible
N/A Theater/Auditorium Not applicable/Not accessible
partially accessible Emergency Exit No lights or audible signals
accessible Camp Site Accessible
accessible Picnic Shelter Accessible
accessible Fishing Accessible
accessible Swimming Accessible
accessible Playground Accessible

New River Gorge National River - Canyon Rim Visitor Center

P. O. Box 202 (Rt. 19)
Lansing, WV 25862
304-574-2115

The visitor center offers area information and interpretation of the natural, cultural and historical values of the New River Gorge.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE DESCRIPTION
accessible Entrance Accessible
accessible Ramps Accessible
accessible Parking and Drop Off Area Accessible
accessible Rest Rooms Accessible
N/A Telephone Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Access to Goods & Services Accessible
accessible Doors Accessible
accessible Stairs Accessible
accessible Elevator/Lift Accessible
N/A Theater/Auditorium Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Emergency Exit Accessible
N/A Camp Site Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Picnic Shelter Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Fishing Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Swimming Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Playground Not applicable/Not accessible

New River Information Center

Rt. 19 /319 Oyler Ave.
Oak Hill, WV 25901
800-927-0263
304-465-5617
www.newrivercvb.com
sharon@newrivercvb.com

The center provides information about recreation and other activites in Fayette County and around the New River Gorge National River.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE DESCRIPTION
partially accessible Entrance Doormats higher than
1/2 inch
N/A Ramps Not applicable/Not accessible
partially accessible Parking and Drop Off Area No van accessible signs
partially accessible Rest Rooms No grab bars
N/A Telephone Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Access to Goods & Services Accessible
accessible Doors Accessible
accessible Stairs Accessible
accessible Elevator/Lift Accessible
N/A Theater/Auditorium Not applicable/Not accessible
partially accessible Emergency Exit No lights or audible signals
N/A Camp Site Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Picnic Shelter Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Fishing Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Swimming Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Playground Not applicable/Not accessible

Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area

Rt. 1 Box 186  
Scarbro, WV 25917
304-469-9905
www.plumorchardlake.com
plumorchardlake@hotmail.com

Hunting is available for turkey, squirrel, raccoon and waterfowl. A rifle range is available for shooters. The lake has sunfish, largemouth bass, channel catfish and crappie.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE DESCRIPTION
accessible Entrance Accessible
accessible Ramps Accessible
accessible Parking and Drop Off Area Accessible
accessible Rest Rooms Accessible
N/A Telephone Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Access to Goods & Services Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Doors Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Stairs Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Elevator/Lift Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Theater/Auditorium Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Emergency Exit Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Camp Site Accessible
N/A Picnic Shelter Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Fishing Accessible
N/A Swimming Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Playground Not applicable/Not accessible

Wildwater Expeditions Unlimited Inc.

Rt. 19 and Milroy Grose Rd.
Lansing, WV
304-658-4007
800-982-7238
www.wvaraft.com
wvaraft@wavaraft.com

White water adventures ranging from family fun to extreme rafting are available on the New and Gauley Rivers. Other adventures include kayaking and climbing.

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURE DESCRIPTION
partially accessible Entrance No signs for nearest entrance
partially accessible Ramps Not slip resistant
partially accessible Parking and Drop Off Area No van accessible signs
partially accessible Rest Rooms No signage
N/A Telephone Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Access to Goods & Services Accessible
partially accessible Doors All threshholds not beveled
partially accessible Stairs Not slip resistant
N/A Elevator/Lift Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Theater/Auditorium Not applicable/Not accessible
accessible Emergency Exit Accessible
N/A Camp Site Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Picnic Shelter Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Fishing Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Swimming Not applicable/Not accessible
N/A Playground Not applicable/Not accessible


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