Valley Falls State Park
| Valley Falls State Park | |
| West Virginia State Park | |
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| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| Counties | Marion, Taylor |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (474.9 m) |
| Coordinates | 39°23′38″N 80°04′56″W / 39.39389°N 80.08222°WCoordinates: 39°23′38″N 80°04′56″W / 39.39389°N 80.08222°W |
| Area | 1,145 acres (463.4 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Owner | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
| Nearest city | Grafton, West Virginia |
  Location of Valley Falls State Park in West Virginia
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| Website: Valley Falls State Park | |
Valley Falls State Park is a 1,145 acre (4.63 km²) day use facility sited along both banks of the Tygart Valley River. The park is located about 7 miles (11 km) south of exit 137 of I-79, near Fairmont, West Virginia.
The park's main feature is a half-mile long set of waterfalls that separate Marion and Taylor County, West Virginia. The park and river provide a popular and risky kayaking run.
Although the falls are an inviting spot, swimming is not allowed.
In the 19th century a small community thrived along the river at the current state park's location. The ruins of a sawmill and a gristmill are still visible along the river.
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