Beech Fork Shelters

Overview

Take a day trip to Beech Fork Lake and choose from one of five picnic areas. Hang out, fire up the grill, and enjoy time spent outdoors on one of the many hiking trails that weave through droves of Appalachian hardwood trees. Keep an eye out for birds like thrushes, chats, and cuckoos.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

304-525-4831

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Beech Fork Shelters, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Rock Hollow Nature TrailHike · 0.5 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Rubens BranchHike · 4.3 mi long · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Mary Davis TrailHike · 5.2 mi long · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Coal MineHike · 0.5 mi long · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• North Ridge TrailHike · 0.7 mi long · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Lost TrailHike · 3.1 mi long · 2.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

  Show on map

Mountain biking

• Rubens BranchBike ride · 4.3 mi long · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Mary Davis TrailBike ride · 5.2 mi long · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Coal MineBike ride · 0.5 mi long · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• North Ridge TrailBike ride · 0.7 mi long · 2.8 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Wheeler KnobPeak · 1,129 ft · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• Buck KnobPeak · 1,161 ft · 6.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.