About Monongahela River - Opekiska Pool
Provides a pool that winds through the beautiful West Virginia mountains to Fairmont where the West Fork and Tygart Rivers join to form the Monogahela
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Monongahela River - Opekiska Pool
Montana Mines, West Virginia · Monongalia County
Provides a pool that winds through the beautiful West Virginia mountains to Fairmont where the West Fork and Tygart Rivers join to form the Monogahela
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39.56333, -80.05000
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Located off WV 73, 7 miles north of Fairmont.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Monongahela River - Opekiska Pool
Heading to Monongahela River - Opekiska Pool? 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
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