Coopers Rock State Forest

Coopers Rock State Forest

Located just a short drive from Morgantown, Coopers Rock is a place that almost every WVU grad has visited. Coopers Rock is best known for its scenic overlook of Cheat River in the Cheat Canyon. However, there’s plenty more to fun to be had in the forest.

THINGS TO DO INCLUDE:

Camping

McCollum Camping Area is a small(er) 25 site campground at Coopers Rock that is open April 1st to October 31st. All sites have electric hookups, access to the shower house on the campground, and Wi-Fi access.

Biking

With close to 50 miles of trails, quite a few of those miles are well suited for biking.

Fishing

Head on down to the bottom of the park and visit Cheat River or Cheat Lake for some of the best bass fishing in the state.

Hiking

Coopers Rock State Forest has than 50 miles of trails for every level of hiker. Watch out for the Rattlesnakes and Copperheads though. They’re protected by state law.

Hunting

Hunters are welcome in season and in specified areas. Obviously make sure you get a little distance from the trails so that you don’t run into hikers. With close to 13,000 acres, that shouldn’t be too difficult.

61 County Line Drive, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

(304) 594-1561

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