Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park is a 270-acre recreational area with a nature museum, aerial tramway*, jetboat rides, hiking trails and one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.

Hawks Nest Lodge’s 31 rooms offer stunning panoramic views of the New River Gorge, with some offering intimate, private balconies.

Hawks Nest State Park is a stunning destination year-round but particularly magical in winter. If you’re planning a winter visit, here are five reasons Hawks Nest should be on your list.

These annual events at West Virginia’s state park restaurants create a unique summer-time experience you don’t want to miss! Mark your calendars now for the Hawks Nest State Park Farm to Table Dinner on September 20, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. Overnight accommodations at Hawks Nest Lodge are available for this event.

Hawks Nest Overlook parking for this icon stop. A short, paved trail leads to the Hawks Nest Overlook for a panoramic view of the New River, Hawks Nest Dam and Tunnel area, and mountains. The overlook was constructed in the mid- 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from local sandstone Dificulty: easy

Located 10 miles north of the New River Gorge Bridge, Hawks Nest is known for its scenic overlook, which provides a bird’s eye view of the rugged New River Gorge National Park and Preserve below.

Known for its stunning scenic overlook, Hawks Nest State Park makes the perfect spot to witness the bliss of spring come to life. Spend your days hiking flora-lined trails, exploring rushing waterfalls or casting a line in the New River Gorge.

There will be two seatings only: 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., and reservations are required. Adults 16 and over: $32.95, Children 4-15 $16.48, and the little ones under the age of 4 are free. Pricing includes all taxes and gratuities. To make your reservation, please call the Overlook Restaurant at Hawks Nest State Park at (304) 658-5212.

Aerial Trams at Pipestem and Hawks Nest If you prefer a slower ride where you can relax and enjoy a unique view of West Virginia’s iconic mountain scenery, take a trip on the aerial tram at Pipestem or Hawks Nest, which whisk you down thousands …

Murder and Merriment come to Hawks Nest State Park for a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater! Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. in the Overlook Restaurant, followed by the murder mystery show.