Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : May 1, 2006

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Al Kerns, Coopers Rock State Forest Superintendent (304) 594-1561 parks@westvirginia.com

McCollum Camping Area Reopens at Coopers Rock State Forest

  McCollum Camping Area at Coopers Rock State Forest in Monongalia and Preston counties has reopened to public after being closed for electrical repairs from winter damage, according to Park Superintendent Al Kerns.

  “Visitors will now be able to enjoy the campground as well as numerous picnic sites, shelters and nearly 50 miles of trails throughout the forest,” Kerns says.  

  For more information about the McCollum Camping Area, please call Coopers Rock State Forest at (304) 594-1561.

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