Holly River State Park
| Holly River State Park | |
| West Virginia State Park | |
 Mountain run at Holly River
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (751.9 m) |
| Coordinates | 38°39′59″N 80°19′37″W / 38.66639°N 80.32694°WCoordinates: 38°39′59″N 80°19′37″W / 38.66639°N 80.32694°W |
| Area | 8,294 acres (3,356.5 ha) |
| Established | 1938 |
| - Land leased from USDA | 1939 |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Nearest town | Hacker Valley, West Virginia |
  Location of Holly River State Park in West Virginia
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| Website: Holly River State Park | |
Holly River State Park is a West Virginia state park located in Webster County, West Virginia. Situated on the Left Fork of the Holly River near the town of Hacker Valley, it is the second largest park in the West Virginia state park system with a total of 8,294 acres (3,356 ha). The park features over 42 miles of hiking trails, ten vacation cabins, an 88-unit campground that has electric hookups, picnic tables, and grills at each site, and many recreation and picnic areas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, under the direction of the Farm Security Administration, in 1937 began purchasing property to reforest the land and reclaim streams. For the next five years, the federal government continued the effort, purchasing additional land and building recreational facilities. Holly River State Park was created in 1938, under the management of the State Conservation Commission. The state took full control in 1954 when the federal government transferred the deed.
Holly River features a seasonal swimming pool, a softball field, and courts for playing basketball, valleyball, tennis, and other other popular activities. Special activities such as guided hikes, movie nights, and sporting events are offered during the summer.
Holly River has over 42 miles (68 km) of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Two trails, Ridge Road Trail and Rock Camp trail, are designated as horse trails.
Holly River features ten furnished cabins constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s using local natural stone and timber. Situated along a tributary of Laurel Fork Holly River, each cabin includes a stone fireplace along with an outdoor grill, picnic table, linens, and a bathroom with shower.
Holly River features a modern 88-unit campground with electric hookups. A dumping station and four bathhouses are also provided on site. The campgrounds are normally open from the first Friday in April through the last Monday in November.
Three campsites are designed to accommodate equestrian users and feature access to corrals.
A basic store is located in the park providing staple groceries and sundries. A locally operated restaurant is also located in the park. In 2009, 2012, and 2015, the Holly River State Park Restaurant was named by the West Virginia Division of Tourism and the Collaborative for the 21st Century Appalachia as one of the "101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia".
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