Moncove Lake State Park was created in 1990 by setting aside 250 acres (1.0 km2) of the Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area[3] to be operated as a state park. (The park has since been expanded to 896 acres (3.63 km2).[2]) The park is located near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia. The park sits on the shores of 144-acre (0.58 km2) Moncove Lake, and underneath the flyway of the fall eastern hawk migration. The current park superintendent is John Dempsey, a West Virginia native and life-long resident.
| Moncove Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
 Moncove Lake | |
  Location of Moncove Lake State Park in West Virginia | |
| Location | Monroe, West Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°37′11″N 80°21′12″W / 37.61972°N 80.35333°W |
| Area | 896 acres (363 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Website | wvstateparks |
Power boats on Moncove Lake are limited to 5 horsepower (3.7 kW).
Features edit
- Moncove Lake
- 48 camp sites (25 with electrical hookup)
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Picnic area
- Hunting (in nearby Wildlife Management Area)
- Fishing
- Boating
- Hiking
- Bird watching
Accessibility edit
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the campground, picnic area, lake fishing and swimming pool to be accessible.[4] The 2005 assessment found issues with certain handrails.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Moncove Lake State Park". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ a b West Virginia State Parks Facilities Grid, accessed March 29, 2008 Archived February 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ West Virginia Department of Natural Resources web page, accessed September 1, 2006
- ^ Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed September 1, 2006 Archived July 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine