The official Site of
Hawks Nest State Park
Welcome
Hawks Nest Lodge is not renting rooms through January 2012. New state-of-the-art Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning system is being retrofitted and installed. This upgrade causes all sleeping rooms to be out of service during this period of time. Our apologies for any inconvenience. The HVAC at the park lodge has been needed for many years. Guests and park staff will both welcome the end result. Reservations are taken for room rentals for other dates in 2012 and beyond, by phone or online.
The park restaurant remains open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The view of the New River wonderful bonus to a good meal. The gift shop is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Day-meetings are welcomed and continue to be scheduled in the meeting room.
January Fun!
Celebrate International Pie Day at the Hawks Nest restaurant on January 21st from 11am – 5pm. Events include a pie baking contest as well as a pie eating contest. Call 304-658-5212 and ask for the restaurant for additional details.
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River and known for the panoramic views. The New River was designated an American Heritage River on July 30, 1998. There are currently fourteen American Heritage Rivers in the country.
The name of this area comes from the numerous osprey (some call them, “fish hawks”) that once nested on the cliffs. Today, many hawks, turkey vultures,, black vultures and the occasional bald and golden eagles are seen soaring above the canyon. Additionally, peregrine falcons study within New River Gorge National River has been part of a restoration program for the species.
Below the 31-room lodge, built in 1967, the New River forms peaceful Hawks Nest Lake. Above the lake, the narrow canyon and rushing water create one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.
Hawks Nest State Park has welcomed visitors since the mid-1930s. Stop by and enjoy the restaurant, accommodations, hospitality and most importantly, the view.
Autumn glory clinging to the West Virginia hills
at Hawks Nest Overlook, October 25, 2009.
An Applachian Spring snapshot of our West Virginia hills and valleys
from Hawks Nest Overlook on April 30, 2009.
Winter prelude of our West Virginia hills and valleys
from Hawks Nest Overlook on November 18, 2008.
