West Virginia Recreation

Recreation in West Virginia

Perhaps no other U.S. state provides more opportunity for recreation than does West Virginia. Its mild climate, varied landscape, and proximity to major population centers have conspired to create an ideal destination here for leisure activities.

For the sake of convenience, we've subdivided our coverage of West Virginia recreation venues into indoor and outdoor categories. You'll also find them highlighted in our regional categories. For easy access, we've also provided a list of some of the most popular venues for recreation in the Mountain State.

Outdoor Recreation

ATV

Biking

Birding

Boating

Camping

Canoeing

Canopy Tours

Caving

Climbing

Collecting

Fishing

Geocaching

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Kayaking

Orienteering

Scouting

Snowboarding

Snowshoeing

Snow Tubing

Skiing

Swimming

Whitewater Rafting

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