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Twin Falls Resort State Park
A quiet resort park in Wyoming County with a lodge, golf course and two waterfalls on Black Fork and Marsh Fork. Popular as a Hatfield-McCoy basecamp because it sits close to several trail systems while offering conventional lodging.
Know before you go
- A practical, comfortable base for riders not camping
- Pioneer Farm interpretive site is on the grounds
- Falls Trail is 1.25 miles, paved as far as Marsh Fork Falls and unpaved to Black Fork Falls
- Pathfinder Trail is 2.5 miles with about 500 feet of gain; Poke Hollow, 3.5 miles, reaches the park's highest point
What you can do here
Three walks cover most of the park. Falls Trail is 1.25 miles, paved as far as Marsh Fork Falls and unpaved onward to Black Fork Falls; Pathfinder is 2.5 miles with about 500 feet of gain; Poke Hollow runs 3.5 miles to the park's highest point. That is a full day if you link them, and Pioneer Farm is on the grounds for a break in between.
Trails here
Overlooks here
The park's role in the Hatfield-McCoy world is as a base for riders who would rather not camp, with conventional lodging close to several trail systems. It does list camping, but no site counts, hookups or rates appear in this record. Book through the state park system, and ask about where you can park a trailer.
Overlooks here
Riding is why many people book here, but the trail systems are nearby rather than in the park; Twin Falls works as a basecamp because it sits close to several of them. The lodge and golf course make it a comfortable end to a day on the machine, which is the point for riders who do not want to camp. Confirm trail permits and trailer parking before you arrive.
Overlooks here
Two waterfalls means two streams, Black Fork and Marsh Fork, running through 3,776 acres of Wyoming County. The record names no lake, no stocking and no species, so this is small-stream fishing unless the park tells you otherwise. Falls Trail follows the water for 1.25 miles if you want to look before you rig. A WVDNR license applies.
Overlooks here
The park lists disc golf but publishes no layout, hole count or location on the grounds. A resort park with a lodge, a golf course and 3,776 acres has room for it, and the terrain is rolling rather than flat, since Poke Hollow climbs to the park's highest point. Call the park office to confirm the course is open and where to find the first tee.
Overlooks here
Guides, gear and lodging near Twin Falls Resort State Park
Place-level placement for operators within range of this trailhead, put-in or crag.
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