Named for a fugitive Cooper who hid at the present site, Coopers Rock State Forest boasts 12,713 acres of unspoiled recreation area in the northern part of West Virginia. The largest of West Virginia's state forests, Coopers Rock is famous for its several overlooks. Bands of rockcliffs line the Cheat River Gorge and provide numerous overlooks. The centerpiece among these is the main overlook, which furnishes a panorama of the gorge and distant horizons. A maze of enormous boulders and cliffs fascinates hikers, and the trails are especially lovely in June when the rhododendron and mountain laurel are in bloom. Several trails wind through forest valleys and over ridges, and a number of creeks beckon the explorer. Glade Run is dammed to form a 6-acre pond that is regularly stocked with trout. The observant hiker can hear and sometimes see squirrels, chipmunks, hawks, owls, turkeys, turkey vulture, songbirds, fox and deer throughout the forest.

Person Interviewed: Alfred Kerns
Title: Superintendant
Date: Open Year-round
Location: Preston County, West Virginia
Address: Rt. 1 Box 270, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Phone: 304-594-1561
Rates: Campground: $20.00 per night
Reservations: Accepted Memorial Day thru Labor Day
EMail: coopersrock@wvdnr.gov
Website: www.coopersrockstateforest.com

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