Prickett Fort State Park

Prickett Fort State Park is a public state park in West Virginia near Fairmont in Marion County County. Spanning 188 acres and established in 1975, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Prickett Fort State Park is located near Fairmont, West Virginia. The park’s coordinates are 39.5152, -80.0980.

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Prickett Fort State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in West Virginia. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in West Virginia guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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