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Babcock State Park

West Virginia · WV

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Park known for the Glade Creek Grist Mill, with hiking trails, cabins, camping, boating and fishing.

Source: wvstateparks.com

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Babcock State Park is a state park located along the New River Gorge on 4,127 acres (16.7 km2) wooded in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is located approximately 20 miles away from the New River Gorge Bridge.

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