Babcock State Park
The park entrance is 3.2 miles from Cunard. 52 campsites. Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Babcock State Park is a state park in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Babcock State Park map
Babcock State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Babcock State Park has 52 developed campsites in 1 campground.
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
- No, day use at Babcock State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Babcock State Park is 3.2 miles from Cunard.
- Yes, New River is open to swimming at Babcock State Park.
- Yes, Babcock State Park has cabins available.
Before you go
Babcock State Park is 3.2 miles from Cunard.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Babcock State Park
Babcock State Park has 52 developed campsites in 1 campground.
What to see
- Historic site Park museum Mentioned on agency or Wikipedia page
Swimming
- New River
Public lands next to Babcock State Park
- National Park Service unitBabcock State Park borders New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- wvstateparks.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- wvstateparks.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
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