Prickett’s Fort State Park, located five miles north of Fairmont in Marion County, features a reconstruction of the original Prickett's Fort, which served as a place of refuge during colonial times. This historical park commemorates late 18th-century life on the Virginia frontier. This day-use park is open mid-April through the end of October. After Labor Day, several attractions are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors may enter the park free of charge, but some attractions, such as the fort, charge admission. Pricketts Fort State Park Foundation manages programming aspects, tours, heritage workshops, and facility experiences.

After Labor Day, the fort and visitor center are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The last Sunday in October is the end of season for the fort, with the exception of any special events planned. The visitor center is open Monday – Friday and audio tours of the fort are available after the last Sunday in October until mid-April opening which is posted on the events calendar. Visitors may enter the park free of charge, but some attractions, such as the fort, charge admission. The fort and visitors center are not open from Christmas to New Years.

Prickett's Fort State Park

Once the site of a lumber and grist mill community, Valley Falls State Park is a place of scenic beauty and historical significance. A series of four picturesque falls created by the dark, rushing waters of the Tygart Valley River distinguish this 1,145-acre park. In addition to its scenic charm, Valley Falls State Park offers miles of hiking and biking trails and fishing. The day-use park gates open at 7 a.m. and close at dark.


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