State Park · West Virginia, United States
Lost River State Park
Lost River State Park is a state park in West Virginia, United States, covering 3,712 acres (1,502 ha), established in 1934.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hardy 38°55′22″N 78°53′22″W / 38.92278°N 78.88944°W / 38.92278; -78.88944 ( Lost River State Park ) [ 147 ], West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 3,712 acres (1,502 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 38.8964° N, 78.9131° W |
| Managed by | West Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lost River State Park
Lost River State Park is a state park located in Hardy County, West Virginia near the community of Mathias. The park encompasses 3,712 acres (15.02 km2) managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Despite the name of the park, it does not abut the Lost River; it lies about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) west of the river. The park features a selection of twenty-six vacation cabins. It also provides hiking trails, horses, a swimming pool, and other sports facilities that include tennis, badminton, volleyball, and archery. Lost River State Park includes the historic Lighthorse Harry Lee Cabin (c.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Mathias, West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the community of Mathias |
Where to stay
| Lodges | The park features a selection of twenty-six vacation cabins |
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Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 78.4 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 100.9 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 122.0 miles away
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Blackwater Falls State Park
Fairfax Stone Historical Monument State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lost River State Park?
Lost River State Park is in West Virginia, United States (38.8964° N, 78.9131° W).
When was Lost River State Park established?
Lost River State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lost River State Park?
Lost River State Park covers 3,712 acres (1,502 ha).
How do I get to Lost River State Park?
The nearest town is Mathias, West Virginia. near the community of Mathias.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_West_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of West Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_River_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).