CASS, W.Va — Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, the facility including the 11-mile heritage railroad and preserved lumber company town, will add its first campground as part of $13 million in improvements in the state park system announced by Gov. Jim Justice.
The campground will feature 100 campsites with water and electrical connections, two bathhouses, a check-in station, an RV dump facility, and paved roads and facility. It will be located on the water at the site of the Deer Creek Extract Plant, involved in the production of hemlock and spruce bark extracts during World War I. Remnants of the foundations of the plant will be preserved and displayed with interpretive signs to help visitors gain insight into the area’s past.
Construction on the $8 million project began this month and is slated for completion in July 2025.
“Each day, the world continues to discover the world-class recreational opportunities in West Virginia,” Justice said in a press release. “By improving our campgrounds and preserving the rich history of our parks, we’re inviting more visitors to see for themselves why our state parks are the best in the country.”
