North Bend State Park, Cairo, West Virginia

Named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River, North Bend State Park in West Virginia, offers a multitude of recreational facilities in a beautiful pastoral setting. The fishing streams, hiking trails, abundant wildlife and excellent overnight accommodations and restaurant are among this year-round park's most
popular features.

North Bend also features the 72 mile North Bend Rail Trail, which is designed for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The rail trail runs along the old B & O Railroad bed from Parkersburg, WV to Wolf Summit, near Clarksburg, WV.

North Bend has a 305 acre recreational lake. A boat ramp, handicapped accessible fishing pier, and other fishing access points. Visit our other web pages for more information about lodging, activities and events, and recreation at North Bend State Park.

Lodge - North Bend Lodge sits atop a breeze blessed ridge that peers over the woodland river valley below. Decorated with solid oak furnishings, the lodge features 29 guest rooms featuring two double beds or a queen bed and double bed, bath, air conditioning, telephone and color television. Visitors who dine in the glass-enclosed restaurant will delight to a sumptuous menu while enjoying the view of surrounding pristine rolling hills and wildlife. The lodge features a relaxing sitting room with a large stone fireplace, meeting and banquet rooms and an accessible guest elevator. A gift shop located off the lobby is a great location to pick up souvenirs.

Cabins - North Bend's nine deluxe vacation cabins are located atop a secluded ridge in a white pine forest. Constructed of solid cedar, the cabins offer fireplaces, central heat and air, telephone, and two, three, and four bedrooms. The cabins are completely equipped for housekeeping with cooking utensils, dishes, linens, blankets, kitchens with modern appliances, and baths with built in shower/tub units. Guests need only to supply food and personal items. The cabins must be rented for a minimum of one week during the summer season, with rental period being Monday to Monday.

Campground - The River Run camping area has a total of 49 camping sites, of which 26 sites have electric hookups.
The campgrounds are open from Mid-April through October 31.
Reservations are accepted on 15 of North Bend's electric campsites from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Advanced reservations are recommended during the summer months and can be secured with a major credit card.
Cokeley Campground opening in spring 2008.
Pets are permitted in campground, but must be leashed at all times.

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