The official Site of
Tygart Lake State Park
FAQs
Q. - Is Tygart Lake State Park open in the winter months?
A. – No. Tygart closes the lodge, cabins and campground from January thru mid-April.
Q. – What does the lake look like in winter and other seasons?
Tygart Lake in late October.
Tygart Lake in winter.
Q. Is there a swimming pool at Tygart Lake State Park?
A. No. Due to staffing difficulties and the potentially hazardous physical conditions of certain aging infrastructure, the swimming area was closed several years ago. Swimming is prohibited from the shoreline of the park. However, guests staying overnight at Tygart Lake lodge or vacation cabins, may swim at no charge at Grafton City Swimming Pool during their normal summer hours of operation (does not include special evening events). It is an Olympic size pool with a water slide and a zero entry wading pool with waterfalls. Guests checking in at Tygart Lake State Park are given information on how to access this summer fun.
Q. Do rooms and cabins at Tygart Lake State Park have air conditioning?
A. Yes. Lodge rooms at Tygart Lake lodge have air conditioning units in each rental room. The cabins have ceiling fans. The ADA compliant cottage is equipped with an air conditioning unit.
Q: Is there a horsepower limit on boats at Tygart Lake.
A: No
Q: What are the best days for kayaking or canoeing at Tygart Lake?
A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are days with less boat traffic on the lake. Saturday and Sunday typically have heavy motorboat traffic making the lake quite choppy.
Q: Is there a fee to launch a boat?
A: No. Tygart Lake State Park offers two boat ramps free of charge. Launch fees do occur on facilities at managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, but at Tygart the launch sites are on the state park area.
Q: Can I purchase a fishing license at the park?
A: Yes. Fishing licenses are sold at the park office. The office is open from 8am until 4pm except during the Summer when office hours are extended to 8am until 8pm. Online purchase of a fishing or hunting license is also an option. That information link is on the left column, last button, 'WV Fishing/Hunting License' and links directly to the WVDNR license sales.
