Audra State Park

Explore

If Audra's beauty isn't enough to draw you in, take advantage of some of the park's activities.

Hiking

Alum Creek and Cave Trail is a popular 2.7 mile loop. You walk along the river and over a bridge through a cliff undercut. After that you head to the top of that cliff to get an aerial view of the river and forest.

Camping

Relax in the woods by the river in one of the 65 campsites (35 with electricity). All campers have access to bathhouses with toilets, showers, and a laundry area. The campgrounds also have a fun playground for the kiddos.

Swimming

Audra has a roped off swimming area that is safe for all ages! If you're looking to avoid the crowds, Audra is known for having many "secret spots" where you can layout, jump off boulders, or just be one with nature.

Gallery

Photos taken by Jessica Fabbricatore

History

Early 1900s

Grist mill

A grist mill sat right where the beach is today. Surrounding the grist mill was a small community with several homes and a handful of stores known as Audra. The community sat on property owned by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
1948-1950

West Virginia buys land

The state purchased the land in 1948 from B&O, built rustic facilities, then opened the park to the public in 1950. It became a popular place for people from the surrounding areas like Buckhannon and Elkins to cool off in the summer time.
1960s-Early 1970s

Expansion

The state purchased more land as the park increased in popularity. Along with the newly obtained land, a better campground was developed to include the bathhouses, playgrounds, and campsites for camper vans.
Today

Still popular for a reason

Audra continues to be a popular place locals to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it's swimming, sunbathing, hiking, camping, fishing, or just driving through, you will have a wild and wonderful time exploring this little slice of "Almost Heaven" West Virginia.
Coming
Explore
Today!

Explore

If Audra's beauty isn't enough to draw you in, take advantage of some of the park's activities.

Hiking

Camping

Swimming

Gallery

Photos taken by Jessica Fabbricatore

History

Early 1900s

Grist mill

1948-1950

West Virginia buys land

1960s-Early 1970s

Expansion

Today

Still popular for a reason

Coming
Explore
Today!

Stop Along the Way

You might be in the middle of nowhere, but there are still some cool places to check out.

Eat

T&L Hotdogs

Buckhannon

Donut Shop

Buckhannon

Beanders

Elkins

Shop

Artistry on Main

Buckhannon

Caroline & Co. Boutique

Buckhannon

S&T's Bees

Elkins

Activities

Golfing

Stonewall Resort

Wildlife Center

French Creek

Elkins Raceway

Elkins

Explore

If Audra's beauty isn't enough to draw you in, take advantage of some of the park's activities.

Hiking

Camping

Swimming

Gallery

Photos taken by Jessica Fabbricatore

History

Early 1900s

Grist mill

1948-1950

West Virginia buys land

1960s-Early 1970s

Expansion

Today

Still popular for a reason

Coming Explore Today!

Stop Along the Way

You might be in the middle of nowhere, but there are still some cool places to check out.

Eat

Buckhannon

Buckhannon

Elkins

Shop

Buckhannon

Buckhannon

Elkins

Activities

Stonewall Resort

French Creek

Elkins

Coming
Explore
Today!