Beech Fork Lake

About Beech Fork Lake

Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre lake in the hills of West Virginia with fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. Camping is available at nearby Beech Fork State Park. A solar-powered visitor center is located at the damsite, 7 miles south of Huntington, West Virginia. There is a 10-HP limit on boats.

How to Get There

Take I-64 to Exit 8 (WV Route 152). Go South on Route 152 approximately 5 miles. Turn left on Beech Fork Road and go approximately 3 miles to recreation areas.

Facilities at Beech Fork Lake

This recreation area contains 3 facilities — campgrounds, trailheads, and visitor centers.

• BEECH FORK SHELTERS — Campground
• Beech Fork Lake Visitor Center — Facility
• Beech Fork State Park (Lower Bowen) — Facility

Plan Your Visit to Beech Fork Lake

Heading to Beech Fork Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)