Reproduction of the original Revolutionary War fort in the heart of West Virginia! Lovely trails, water, house, and staff! Reasonable cost and well kept. The graveyard was very interesting, and rest place of some Rev War and Civil War soldiers.

I've been to Prickett's Fort several times over the last couple years. It's a wonderful historical fort that is dedicated to the education of times gone by. They hold an 18th century Christmas market with wonderful local artisans, classes during the summer months in everything from lacemaking to blacksmithing. The manager, Melissa May, is always willing to talk to you... More

Friendly staff, beautiful trails and authentic back country fort.

We spent the night in Fairmont, WV after a West Virginia University football game. The next morning we had a few hours to spare before heading out and decided to check out Prickett's Fort State Park. The Visitor Center and fort were closed. A sign at the visitor center indicates it is closed between November and April. There is plenty... More

Visitor's center was very friendly and has bike rentals available. You can Bike or hike along a paved path about two miles of very easy riding through an old railway tunnel that is lit. A very nice short ride that could also be walked. The park aslo connets to a longer fine gravel trail that goes to Morgantown along a... More

Traveling through West Virginia I didnt expect to find a small gem that I had never heard of. We had been traveling for hours and decided to stop and take a break from driving when we spotted the sign for Pricketts Fort State Park. Upon arriving we noticed a charming little visitors center beside the main attraction, the Fort. The... More