Tomlinson Run State Park

Tomlinson Run State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) [1]
Tomlinson Run Lake
Location of Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Location	Hancock, West Virginia, United States
Coordinates	40°32′51″N80°35′14″W / 40.54750°N 80.58722°W / 40.54750; -80.58722
Area	1,398 acres (5.66 km2)
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Established	1935 [2]
Named for	Tomlinson Run, tributary of Ohio River
Governing body	West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Website	wvstateparks.com/park/tomlinson-run-state-park/

Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres (5.7 km²) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. This state park lies near the foremost tip of the panhandle, in Hancock County. This is the only state park in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt. ^[3]

The park features a lake and several ponds, totaling 33 acres (13 ha), for fishing and boating.

Features

• 54 camp sites (33 with electrical hookup)
• 2 Campers' Cabins (Sleep 5 and have electricity and lights)
• 4 yurts (2 sleep two persons and 2 sleep 5 persons)
• Group camp (11 cabins can host up to a 112-person group)
• Picnic area with 2 shelters (1 with limited electricity)
• Picnic shelter at miniature golf area with electricity
• Picnic shelter at swimming pool with electricity
• Swimming pool with 182-ft (55 m) water slide
• Miniature golf
• Boat rentals
• Hiking trails
• Basketball and volleyball courts
• Playground

Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible. ^[4] The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessibility signage.

Foundation

Cascades along the main park road.

The Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation was established in the 1990s by citizens of Hancock County to raise funds for the improvement of the park. Over the years, foundation funding has been used for numerous park improvements including a new maintenance building, playground equipment, picnic shelters, and flag poles.

See also

• List of West Virginia state parks
• State park

References

1. "Tomlinson Run State Park". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
2. Date taken from signage at park on 2008-06-15.
3. "Tomlinson Run State Park accommodations web page". Archived from the original on August 10, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2006.
4. Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed July 31, 2006 Archived July 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine

External links

• Official website