Moncove Lake State Park was created in 1990 by setting aside of the Moncove Lake Wildlife Management AreaWest Virginia Department of Natural Resources web page, accessed September 1, 2006 to be operated as a state park. (The park has since been expanded to .) The park is located near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia. The park sits on the shores of Moncove Lake, and underneath the flyway of the fall eastern hawk migration. The current park superintendent is John Dempsey, a West Virginia native and life-long resident.
Power boats on Moncove Lake are limited to .
Features Moncove Lake 48 camp sites (25 with electrical hookup) Outdoor swimming pool Picnic area Hunting (in nearby Wildlife Management Area) Fishing Boating Hiking Bird watching
Accessibility
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the campground, picnic area, lake fishing and swimming pool to be accessible.Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed September 1, 2006 The 2005 assessment found issues with certain handrails.
See also
List of West Virginia state parks State park
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