Babcock State Park - State park in Clifftop - 486 Babcock Rd, USA

As a photographer, this beautiful mill has been on my bucket list to visit in the fall for a long time! The friendly park ranger answered my phone call immediately this morning and patiently informed us of conditions and foliage status. While we drove several hours to reach Babcock State Park, the colorful foliage did not disappoint!! Even on a rainy day this is well worth a long drive. We loved the views and the setting. The roads were good all the way to the park and you can stop at Humpback Covered Bridge in Alleghany County, VA not too far away. Babcock State Park offers cabins though a small vehicle seems best as the access road is narrow. There is a gift shoppe by Glade Creek Grist Mill and areas to walk. We wish we had more time to explore but it was a lovely day trip! There was no crowd at all on this drizzly day despite how famous this spot is for photographers. However the colors were brilliant in the reflective light. Parking was adequate and accessible with a walker or wheelchair to enjoy the paved path. The mill was not open for tours the day we were there but appears to be on certain days.

Island in the Sky trail was awesome. Great photo op at State shaped Almost Heaven sign,and there is a swing! The park is just beautiful. In addition to the mill check out the drive to the scenic overlook,well worth it-plenty of signs to get you there. The gift shop attendant was super sweet and the beauty of the area alone is worth a day trip. Be sure to walk down stream several smaller falls and large boulders. We went super early,fills up quick!

One of the most beautiful nature landscapes that I have visited. We didn't expect to see snow before going there but then snow everywhere and my daughter was very happy.

This park has several waterfalls and an old mill. There are many areas that are great for photography. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is a long scenic route to get into this park.

A great state park to just stroll around look at the wildlife and scenery. They have a stream and a grist mill, which makes for great pictures. They have really set this up nicely for visitors with a large swing built for adults just overlooking the stream. You can picnic right there on the Banks, or take a short hike down to the waters edge and go wading. A must stop if you’re in the area.

This place is absolutely gorgeous! My family and I always love seeing what our beautiful state has to offer. I highly recommend it if you need to get away for a day or two. :) Staff is very friendly and they have a lot of great items in the gift shop.

Beautiful park! Well kept, large spots, reasonable rates. Super close to the New River Gorge National Park and has plenty of its own things to do - trails, an old grist mill, camp store/gift shop, and plenty more. Will be adding this to one of our favorite WV spots!

Babcock State Park is a nice one and should be taken into consideration if you are in the area. Plenty of greenery and plenty of scenery that suits every taste. A lot of trees and birds. A visit to this park is very enjoyable and the location of the park between the ridges of the mountains give it a special flavor.