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Beartown State Park

683 Droop Park Road
Hillsboro, WV 24946

304-653-4254

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Beartown State Park is a natural area of 107 acres located on the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, seven miles southwest of Hillsboro, West Virginia. The land was purchased in 1970 with funds from the Nature Conservancy and a donation from Mrs. Edwin G. Polan, in memory of her son, Ronald Keith Neal, who lost his life in the Vietnam War. Development of the park has been minimal in order to preserve the natural attractions of the area. However, basic facilities are provided, and a boardwalk permits easy access. Interpretive signs along the boardwalk guide visitors and provide insights concerning the ecology of the area. The park is open daily from April to October.  During the closed winter season foot travel to the boardwalk area is welcome, with parking available at the closed entrance gate.  No fee is charged to visit Beartown State Park.

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