Cass Scenic Railroad State Park getting first-ever campground

CASS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Cass Scenic Railroad is one of the only West Virginia State Parks that doesn’t have a campground, but that’s about to change.

According to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s office, the park is getting a new 100-site campground along with other investments. Each campsite will be equipped with water and 50-amp electrical service There will also be two bathhouses, a check-in station and an RV dump station.

Justice says construction has already begun and is expected to be completed by July 2025.

The campground also holds a lot of history because it will be located on the Deer Creek Extract Plant site, which was used in hemlock and spruce bark production during World War I, according to Justice. Part of the $8,034,810 going toward the project will be used for historic preservation.

The campground will be located along the Greenbrier River and Greenbrier River Rail Trail just a few minute walk from the Cass Company Store.

Lost River State Park in Hardy County is also getting upgrades to its current campground. According to Gov. Justice, 35 new sites are being added along with a new bathhouse, a check-in station and an RV dump station.

The total investment for both projects is $12.8 million. Construction contracts have already been awarded for both projects.

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