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Prickett's Fort State Park

Prickett's Fort State Park
Photo: Ingodsgarden, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Marion County, West Virginia
Nearest town
3.2 miles northeast of Fairmont
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Prickett's Fort State Park

A reconstructed refuge fort stands at the center of this 188-acre park, built to commemorate life on the Virginia frontier in the late 1700s. The grounds sit near where Prickett's Creek meets the Monongahela River, marking the same setting settlers relied on for defense and daily survival during that period.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Prickett's Fort State Park is in Marion County, West Virginia, 3.2 miles northeast of Fairmont. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.