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Recreational Opportunities

PICNICKING

There are two picnicking areas with picnic tables and grills in Prickett's Fort State Park. Spaces are first come, first serve.

BOATING

The Prickett’s Creek and Bay offers visitors to the park a boat launch and trailer parking. Seasonal bass tournaments are also held at the park.

HIKING

Pricketts Fort State Park is situated at the trail heads for both the Mon River Trail and Marion County Trail. The Mon River Trail is a 29 mile, packed limestone trail that meanders along the Monongahela River from the WV/PA state line through Monongalia County into Marion County. The Marion County trail (MCTrail) is a paved 2.5 mile trail that runs along Prickett's Creek through rural Marion County and features a 1,200 foot lighted tunnel.  Pricketts Fort State Park also offers a short nature trail that runs the length of the park following Prickett’s Creek.

BICYCLE RENTALS

Rentals can be secured in The Junction Cafe April through October. Rental rates include helmet and bike lock. Driver’s license and a $20 deposit must be left until the bike is returned. Renter must be 18 years or older. In the case of late return, the deposit will be retained as a late fee. Replacement cost will be charged for bikes not returned.

​Hours & Rates 
(closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day)
Sunday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

​$5 per hour
$20 per day
Kids under 13 years, half price rental with a paid adult rental

BIRD WATCHING​

Prickett’s Fort State Park has many areas that are great for birdwatching. Located near the lower parking lot, is a bird observation deck which looks out over the Pricketts Fort Bay offering visitors a glimpse of many local bird species. Check our Upcoming Events page for a schedule of free bird walks that take place during the spring months.
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Prickett's Fort
​State Park

Park Superintendent
Kevin Wolfe
Phone: 304-367-2731
Fax: 304-367-2764
Email: [email protected]
Learn More about Prickett's Fort State Park
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PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

Starting April 23, 2018, Prickett's Fort State Park and the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation will no longer allow for pay photographers (photographers for hire) to take pictures during operating hours and special events. Photographers are welcome before and after regular business hours and special events. Please see times and upcoming events page.​

Hours of Operation


Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm.
After October 27th, 2024 Closed Weekends until April 21st, 2025.

Fort Tours:
The 2025 season begins on April 21st and runs through October 26th. 
​Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day.
Self-guided audio tours are available during the off-season beginning in January.


The Junction Cafe:
  • Open April 1st, 2025
    • 10AM to 5PM, Sun-Thur
    • 10Am to 6PM, Fri-Sat
For menu and updates, click on The Junction Cafe or follow on Facebook at Thejunction At Pricketts Fort. 
​For questions or to book group reservations call 304-612-9947.

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Pricketts Fort
Memorial Foundation

88 State Park Road
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
CALL NOW: 304.363.3030
Email: [email protected]

Photography Policy

Starting April 23, 2018, Prickett's Fort State Park and the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation will no longer allow for pay photographers (photographers for hire) to take pictures during operating hours and special events. Photographers are welcome before and after regular business hours and special events. Please see times and upcoming events page.
​2024 CORPORATE MEMBERS​
Gwynn Tire Service, Inc. 
Ford Funeral Home 
​Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitors Bureau 
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2024 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS
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First Energy Foundation
Marion County Commission
​Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau
​​Town of White Hall
  • Visit Pricketts Fort
    • Tours
    • The Junction Cafe
    • Field Trips
    • Plan an Event
    • Recreational Opportunities
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Register for an Event
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Become a Member
    • Buy a Picket Campaign
    • Sponsor a Concert
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
  • History
    • Fort
    • Job Prickett House
    • Native Americans in West Virginia
  • For Kids
  • Shop
  • About
    • The Foundation
    • The Museum
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Subscribe