Babcock State Park

Babcock State Park is a public recreation and conservation area in southern West Virginia known for its restored mill, forested hiking trails, and lake-side recreation. The park combines woodland, streams, and developed recreation facilities for camping, picnicking, and walking.

The best-known feature is a timber grist mill set beside Glade Creek, built as a functional replica and maintained as a focal point for visitors. Trails and roads connect picnic areas, cabins or camping sites, and viewpoints across the park.

The park was established to provide recreation and to protect local forest and stream habitats, with amenities developed for family visits and outdoor activities. Maintenance emphasizes both visitor services and the conservation of riparian areas.

Babcock State Park lies in Fayette County in southern West Virginia near the New River Gorge region, set within hilly, forested terrain typical of the Appalachian plateau.

• Photography spot: The park's mill is one of the most photographed structures in West Virginia and is especially popular at sunrise and in autumn when colours reflect in the water.

What to See #

• Glade Creek Grist Mill: The Glade Creek Grist Mill is a timber-frame water-powered mill built on a stone foundation and sited on a small lake inlet; it is a photographic landmark and working replica of historic mills.