babcock state park

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  katiew857

  We were here with our very large family for labor day weekend. The park had a beautiful mill with a knowledgeable staff and corn meal that is available for sale. Although the mill is probably the most popular and beautiful attraction, we had nice hike with several classic WV overlooks of the rolling hills, and we visited the lake for quick paddle boat rides ($3/half hour for each person). This location would also be convenient to see the new river gorge. For more adventurous travelers, this is also near several white water rafting companies. There is plenty to do in this area for a weekend stay.We also stayed in their cabins. We had a very large group that was split between the largest cabin (4 bedrooms that sleeps 8-10), campsites, and the smaller cabins. The large cabin had a large living room, dining table, and kitchen. It was perfect for feeding our large group and for hiding during the rain. It also had a reasonably size covered porch. The cabin was clean, but I would recommend bringing your own towels and dish rags. Also, we found an air mattress to be more comfortable than the available roll-away beds.

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  beck420

  Stayed for the weekend and enjoyed all the quiet surroundings!!! The rustic bungalow cabins are exactly that but worth the value with all the modern appliances and cooking utensils and plenty of HOT water. The park is just a short drive to some of the most beautiful sights WV has to offer and all very budget friendly. Just remember to bring cash for all the fun activities because credit cards are only accepted at the main office. And don't be surprised if you feel like you have the whole place to yourself it's just that big!!

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  KayS470

  This park is just isolated enough to be quietly off the beaten path, yet it is near enough to tourist sites that is still a convenient alternative to more expensive lodging options. The campgrounds were well-maintained, with restrooms cleaned several times daily and an attendant on duty until 10:00 pm every evening. We found a great playground for our grandson, as well as hiking trails, scenic overlooks, climbing rocks in the stream near an old mill, and even an excellent equestrian facility. The mill itself is one of the most photographed scenes in this part of the United States. It is a beautiful site that also lends itself well to rock-hopping! There are cabins as well, tucked down the gorge from the mill. If you need a quiet, comfortable place to escape and "get back to nature," Babcock Part is the perfect place.Don't miss the Equestrian Center located near the main campground. They offer pony rides for young children, and 1 hour and 2 hour trail rides for adults. These were one of the highlights of our vacation.

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  Wens44

  Loved this park! It was beautiful and they make their very own corn meal in the mill. Would recommend it to anyone.

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  357kayw

  We were passing by and decided to stop..It is a beautiful place The Grist Mill is not running due to lack of rain but it still is beautiful..The leaves were very pretty.We took lots of beautiful pictures.

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  jazzieF

  Why stay at a motel when you can rent these wonderful cabins? We stayed after Labor Day for a week and are ecstatic with our lucky find. For $70 a night we stayed in the nicest cabin we've ever rented It had a big indoor fireplace, a double bed, a table with seating for four, 2 rocking chairs, a fridge, microwave, stove, and sink, and a shower and toilet. Did I mention the coffee pot, towels, and fully stocked kitchen utensils, plates, bowls, garbage bags, etc,? Then there was the change of linen that they dropped off mid-week. And this was just the inside! Check out the covered porch with a small table and chairs, grill,picnic table, and firewood that were provided. Note: firewood is only for the indoor fireplace, no exterior fires are allowed. The best was that we were the only ones in our section. I highly recommend this fantastic campground. It's not far from the attractions you likely came to see, restaurants, hiking trails, etc. Oh, there are hiking trails here too, very nice. Lastly, I'd like to comment on how clean this cabin was. The wood floors were very clean, nothing on them to stick your feet to the wood. The fridge, stove, sink, and bathrooms were very nicely taken care of. Kudos to the staff for taking pride in their work and making their guests comfortable. Enjoy!

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  MurrayOhio

  We were visiting West Virginia, which is a beautiful state, and someone told us we were near Babcock. This is a wonderful place! I have seen this mill on calendars, it is so lovely. We just visited the grist mill and took lots of photos, but it is truly delightful!

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  monicasQ3043CW

  We stayed 9/30/14 to 10/1/14 to take pictures of the Grist Mill, fish and hike.It was beyond our expectations. We saw the Grist Mill and said "Wow" you can't take a bad picture. Then drove to the log cabin and said "Wow" the log cabin nestled in the woods felt like The Hobbit. Then when we didn't think it could get any better."Wow"..the lake was clear and still, surrounded by colorful trees. They provide toilet paper, soap, towels, dishes, cookware, dish soap and firewood. Bring your own food, charcoal, paper towels, foil and shampoo. The nearest restaurant is 25 min. away. It was very romantic to lay in bed in front of the fire. The better time to go would be spring or summer when the rhododendrums are blooming, the paddle boats and horses are available to ride.

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  HoosierBalls

  We were on a four day trip through the gorge, and over to Cumberland Gap, so we didn't spend a lot of time at any one place. We had to stop here and see the Glade Creek Grist Mill though. It is as beautiful to see in person, as it was in the many beautiful pictures we have seen of it. And now, we have our very own pictures, and memories. We did inquire about their cabins, as we have read they are nice, but opted not to stay there this trip. We did drive through the park, and took a walk down by the lake. Looks like a nice park, the grist mill being the main attraction!

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  hdog

  You've probably seen photos of this grist mill before. They're in art galleries all over the country, so why not see it in person while you have the chance? But don't stop there. This 4000 acre state park is a great place to spend the day. It is rarely busy and beautiful during every season. Furthermore, it offers many activities, including horseback riding, countless hiking trails, fishing, paddle boating, canoeing, swimming, swinging bridge, tennis courts, play grounds, overlooks, etc., off its beaten paths if you take the time to explore.