Owned by the Mineral County Commission and operated by Parks and Recreation, the park size is 365 acres. Includes two pavilions with 10 tables, an amphitheatre with seating capacity of 600. One Little League field and one softball field. Fishing Areas; 2-flood control dams stocked by WVDNR (5 acres and 2.5 acres). All 365 acres are open to public hunting by permit. Approximately five miles of trails. An arboretum is under construction at Larenim to include a Shale Barrens Conservancy. Larenim Park is also home to the local theatre group, McNeill's Rangers.


Owned by Mineral County with size of approximately 40 acres. Includes four miles of rail/trail. This area has approximately one mile of river frontage on the North Branch of the Potomac River below Jennings Randolph Lake, along the old CSX railway. It is one of the best trout streams in West Virginia and also provides seven miles of whitewater rafting and canoeing for the entire family to enjoy. Public hunting permitted on surrounding state lands.


Owned by the Mineral County Board of Education, Minco Park's size is 13.5 acres. Its' facilities include two pavilions with 50 picnic tables, nine cabins, a dining field, a chapel, meeting room, and bath/shower facilities.



Owned by the State of West Virginia and leased by Mineral County, the campground area is 10 acres. Three picnic tables, four mini-pavillions, and picnic area only comprise this facility.


Owned by Mineral County, 178 acres, with no facilities. Fishing 10 acres flood control dam.


Jennings Randolph Lake near Elk Garden offers extensive recreational opportunity with its 952 acres and more than 13 miles of shoreline. Howell Run Picnic Area overlooks the lake and contains 40 picnic sites, two pavilions, a playground and vault toilets. The Howell Run Boat Launch consists of a two lane concrete ramp. the Robert W. Craig Campground is situated on a high ridge overlooking the dam site and features 87 campsites, potable water, hot showers, vault toilets and a playground. A 3/4 mile long interpretive trail has been developed in the area. The West Virginia Overlook area contains a two tier Visitor Center. Waffle Rock, a unique natural rock formation, can also be viewed from the Overlook.


Fishing, anyone?

Mineral County fishing is excellent, and many streams and ponds are stocked regularly. Near Barnum, WV, the North Branch of the Potomac River is becoming nationally known as one of the best trout streams in the country.


Open to public hunting; no marked trails, but includes several miles of old logging roads. Size: 4,800 acres. Facilities: none

Hunting and fishing licenses are required throughout the state. Non-resident licenses, including short-term licenses for state recreational areas, may be obtained from nearly 800 license agents in the state. Hunting and fishing regulations are available from the Division of Natural Resources, 304-558-2771. License application forms may be obtained by calling 304-558-2758. A special stamp is required to hunt or fish on national forest lands.


Polish Pines - Privately owned, 9 Holes, Club House
Mill Creek - Privately owned, 9 Holes, Club House


City of Keyser - One Pool open to public
City of Pedimont - One Pool open to public


See History of Mineral County
Saddle Mountain - Viewed from Rt. 50 overlook
Nancy Hanks Birthplace - 5 acres south of Antioch
Stewarts Tavern - Intersection Rts. 956 & 28

The Homestead Burlington Vol. Fire Dept. Weaver's Antique Service Station The Whipp House Twin Mountain and Potomac Railroads Star of Hope Children's Refuge The Conrad G. Umstot Home Burlington Elementary School Upper Potomac Fair The Vandiver House Burlington Cemetery The Peerce House Patterson Creek Turnpike House

Old Presbyterian Manse The Stimmel House The Dr. M.F. Wright, St. House The Baker House Burlington Union Church The Thrush House Methodist Parsonage The Jack & Ruth Wilson House The Wilson House Dr. John S. Wilson's Office Umstot & Wilson's Store The Peter Arnold House

Keyser Recreation Board (City of Keyser) 304-788-1511
Mineral County Convention & Visitor's Bureau 304-788-2513
Mineral County Parks & Recreation 304-788-5732