Watoga State Park
4800 Watoga Park Rd, Marlinton, WV 24954
10,100 acres · 40 miles of trails
Across 10,100 acres in Marlinton's Watoga State Park, West Virginia's largest, leashed dogs navigate 40+ miles of shaded trails with water stations and trash cans. Parking and restrooms available. Cabins are pet-friendly; bring proof of rabies vaccination.
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- Park
- Watoga State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Marlinton, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.1300, -80.1408
- Size
- 10,100 acres
- Trail miles
- 40
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 10,100 acres of room
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Dog policy
WV's largest state park at 10,100 acres. 40+ miles of leash-required trails. Pet-friendly cabins available.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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