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Tygart Lake State Park, Grafton, WV

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Sports & Outdoors

Tygart Lake State Park

Lakeside state park in the Allegheny foothills offering boating, camping, and cabin stays.

1240 Paul E. Malone Rd, Grafton, WV 26354 · Grafton, WV

About Tygart Lake State Park

Set in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in north-central West Virginia, this state park offers a quiet getaway with wide lake views. Visitors can use the boat ramps, rent a cabin with lake access, or camp during the warmer months. The park also runs a nature center and seasonal guided hikes.

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