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Chief Logan State Park
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
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C&O 2755 Kanawha-class locomotive on static display
Chief Logan State Park is located in West Virginia
Chief Logan State Park
Chief Logan State Park
Location in West Virginia
Location Logan, West Virginia, United States
Area 3,988 acres (16.14 km2)
Elevation 1,289 ft (393 m)
Established 1969
Named for Chief Logan
Governing body West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Chief Logan State Park is a fun place to visit in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It covers about 3,988 acres, which is like 3,000 football fields! The park is located about 4 miles north of the town of Logan.

Both the park and the town are named after a famous Native American leader named Chief Logan. He was a Mingo (or Ohio Iroquois) leader who lived in this area a long time ago, even before the American Revolutionary War.

Every summer, the park's Liz Spurlock Amphitheater hosts exciting outdoor plays. One popular show is "The Aracoma Story." This historical drama tells about the Shawnee people who once lived where the town of Logan is now. The theater also puts on 2-3 other plays or musicals each year.

The park is a great spot for a vacation! The Chief Logan Lodge and Conference Center opened in 2006. It has many rooms and an indoor pool. Recently, three cozy cabins were also built for visitors. You can also enjoy a fishing pond and a recreation center with exercise machines, courts, and an Olympic-sized indoor pool.

Explore the Museum in the Park

The Museum in the Park is a cool place to learn about art and history. It shows different exhibits from the West Virginia State Museum. You can see displays about the history of the local area and the region.

The museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday. They also have special programs that you might enjoy. It's a great way to discover more about West Virginia's past!

Awesome Things to Do at Chief Logan State Park

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Wintertime at Chief Logan State Park

Chief Logan State Park has many exciting features for visitors of all ages:

  • Chief Logan Lodge and Conference Center: This lodge has 75 rooms and a fun indoor swimming pool.
  • Restaurant: Grab a bite to eat at the park's own restaurant.
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool: Perfect for cooling off on a hot day.
  • Liz Spurlock Outdoor Amphitheater: Watch amazing plays and musicals here.
  • Camping Sites: There are 25 spots to set up your tent or RV, with 14 offering electrical hookups.
  • Miniature Golf: Challenge your friends and family to a game of mini-golf.
  • Hiking Trails: Explore 18 miles of beautiful trails through the park's nature.
  • Picnic Pavilions: Enjoy a meal outdoors at one of the 7 picnic areas.
  • Wildlife Exhibit: See animals that live in West Virginia, like black bears, bobcats, barred owls, red-shouldered hawks, wild boar, and native reptiles.
  • C & O Kanawha Class Steam Locomotive: Check out the huge #2755 steam train on display. It's a real piece of history!

Park Accessibility for Everyone

Accessibility at Chief Logan State Park has been checked to make sure it's easy for everyone to visit. This includes people with disabilities. Experts from West Virginia University looked at the park.

They found that most areas of Chief Logan State Park are easy to get around. In 2005, they noted a few things that could be improved, like some walkways and ramps. The report wasn't clear about how easy it was to get to the outdoor amphitheater and the outdoor swimming pool. However, the newer Chief Logan Lodge and Conference Center is completely accessible for everyone.

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