Tomlinson Run State Park

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name = Tomlinson Run State Park
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category = West Virginia State Park
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image_caption = Tomlinson Run Lake
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state = West Virginia
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region = Hancock
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established_type = Established
established = 1935
established_note = [Date taken from signage at park on 2008-06-15.]
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owner = West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
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map_caption = Location of Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
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website = [http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com Tomlinson Run State Park]

Tomlinson Run State Park sits on convert|1398|acre along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. The Hancock County park may be the only place in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt. [ [http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com/accommodations.html Tomlinson Run State Park accommodations web page] ]

The park features several lakes and ponds, totaling convert|33|acre, for fishing and boating.

Features

* 54 camp sites (33 with electrical hookup)
* 4 yurts (2 sleep two persons and 2 sleep 5 persons)
* Group camp (11 cabins can host up to a 112 person group)
* Picnic area with shelters
* Swimming pool with 182-ft (55 m) water slide
* Miniature golf
* Boat rentals
* Hiking trails
* Basketball and volleyball courts
* Playground

Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible. [ [http://www.cedwvu.org/programs/realchoice/recreation/ "Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV", WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed July 31, 2006] ] The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessibility signage.

ee also

* List of West Virginia state parks
* state park

References

External links

* [http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com/ Official site]