Area Activities

One of the beauties of The Retreat at Pipestem is the unique location of the property. While being very quiet and secluded, and located seemingly in the middle of a forest, there are numerous active and not so active things one can participate in, only a short hike away.

Close by attractions

Hiking. The State Park has many beautiful trails, some starting at just a ten     minute walk away from The Retreat. Even closer by, right behind the cabins a     trail starts. This one, is not maintained, but is easy to recognize and follow.

Swimming. The Park offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Kayaking. There is a lake about 20 walking minutes away, where one can rent     canoes.

Fishing. At the same quiet lake, it is good and abundant fishing.

Horse back riding. In the Park, one can rent horses and follow beautiful horse     trails along the lake and through the woods. Rides can be as short as 30     minutes, or as long as overnight ones.

Golf. There is an 18 holes championship golf course, 15 walking minutes away.

Tram ride. An Aerial tram ride takes you down into the Bluestone River Gorge.     Arriving there, one finds beautiful scenery and a gift shop.

Shopping. There are two very nice gift shops in the Park.

Dining. The park offers two restaurants, while Brandon's restaurant is right at     the entrance of the Park.

Nature center. Visit this centre and get educated about the Flora and Fauna of     the area.

Outdoor Amphitheatre. Sitting in a natural bowl, it provides a beautiful     environment for weekend summer entertainment.

Nearby attractions

Visit Tamarack, a shopping and din ing experience, showcasing what West     Virginia has to offer.

Spend an afternoon at an exhibition coal mine

Be awed by the New River Gorge national river. The second oldest river in the     world and stand under the largest single arch steel bridge there is.

There are several commercial wild water rafting companies, offering various     levels of rafting.

Walk around the historic towns of Bramwell and Hinton, and relive the old     railroad days.

When the season is there, go skiing at Winter Place Ski area.

Experience the world famous Greenbriar Resort in White Sulphur Springs

Fishing and Hunting

Fishing

The Retreat at Pipestem is within easy reach of multiple sites where you can fish. Bluestone Lake, the Bluestone river, The Upper New River and the Greenbrier River and numerous smaller streams in the area are ideal locations for Smallmouth Bass, Trout and Fly fishing. Guided float fishing tours and boat rentals are available in the area as well.

Hunting

There are several public and private hunting grounds around Pipestem. The biggest of course being Bluestone Lake. Species include, Deer, Turkey, Grouse and many more.

For more information on Hunting and Fishing, please visit the site of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources www.WVDNR.org

But the main and most beautiful attraction sits all around you, right at the Retreat at Pipestem and where ever you go, it's 'Wild and Wonderful West Virginia'

Click here to view a PDF of Public Hunting grounds around Pipestem.