Pricketts Fort State Park

Category: Park

Address: 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

Phone: +13043633030

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–4:30PM

Monday: 10AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–4:30PM

Friday: 10AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–4:30PM

Reviews

Suzanna Hare

Aug 6, 2022

The "living historian" was very rude to my dog and me. I wanted to get a ticket to see the old fort but was talked out of it by the woman working in the gift shop because I would only be there for 30 minutes before they closed. Clearly they just wanted to go home early. But I had a great walk with my dog on the trails. Beautiful!

Jacob Frider

Jun 13, 2022

An absolute must see. The staff in the fort was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming, they had answers to all of my questions. The blacksmith was as equally knowledgeable and showed us many of the ways things were made, even going out of his way to show us how nails were made after we expressed interest in them, and he went into depth about different techniques used. They have a great group with a lot of knowledge and it is absolutely worth the price of admission at $8, if not double that.

Brett Matak

Feb 27, 2022

Great place to walk around and take pictures. Can't wait to go back when it is open.

Tom Pringle

Aug 6, 2021

I am quite the fan of colonial history and this was a very fascinating glimpse into the past of early West Virginia. The fort has been restored to almost exact replication to when troops inhabited it. Inside are soldier's quarters, an …

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Questions & Answers

What is the admission fee?

Lisa Chirichetti | Dec 4, 2017
Linda Casey | Dec 5, 2017

No fee for the grounds but there is a fee for a tour inside the actual fort and the Job Prickett house....somewhere around $8.

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Is the park open to visitors on July,22,2020?

Gary Haynes | Dec 3, 2020
Ron Baron | Dec 4, 2020

It was open 3weeks ago when we were there

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Can you go fiscing

Susie Kennedy | Dec 4, 2018
Daniel Carpenter | Dec 5, 2018

Yes you can. You can fish on the Mon River or Pricketts Creek

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What time does the Fort open to the public on Saturdays?

Leonard Ellinger | Dec 4, 2017
outdoor wanderer | Dec 5, 2017

10 a.m. and on Sept 9th there will be a soap making demonstration throughout the day. You might also want to visit Valley Falls State Park located about 7 miles south of exit 137 off I-79, near Fairmont. There are a couple lovely water falls there and the remains of an old grist mill. Fishing is usually good too!

Is metal detecting allowed outside the fort

Malcolm Stiles | Oct 4, 2021
phil sig | Oct 5, 2021

I've never seen anyone using one there. There's no signs saying you can't. And when the forts closed, who's going to know? Better to ask forgiveness then permission. Lol

what was it named for

Isaac Rosario | Dec 3, 2020
George Watson | Dec 4, 2020

The first commander Jacob Prickett

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Is there Semi Parking?

Ronda Nelson | Dec 4, 2019
tiffany dodd | Dec 5, 2019

No semi parking

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How much does it cost to ride bikes on the trail

flip with clark | Dec 4, 2019
Bradley Melnyk | Dec 5, 2019

Free

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Does it cost to ride bikes on.the trails

flip with clark | Dec 4, 2019
DTA 4321 | Dec 5, 2019

No it's free.

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Are pets allowed?

Renee Ezell | Dec 4, 2019
Frank Presley | Dec 5, 2019

On a leash.

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What time does the lake open and close

flip with clark | Dec 4, 2018
Larry Deems | Dec 5, 2018

Check the web site

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Does the lake close or open at a certain time

flip with clark | Dec 4, 2018
Larry Deems | Dec 5, 2018

Yes

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Is there camping there

Roger Metz | Dec 4, 2018
Larry Deems | Dec 5, 2018

Cabins

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What type of fish is their

flip with clark | Dec 4, 2018
Jim Cobb | Dec 5, 2018

A variety

Is it catch and release or can you keep your fish

flip with clark | Dec 4, 2018
roberta stealey | Dec 5, 2018

Keep

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Do they have an RV black tank dump site?

Allan Fischer | Dec 4, 2018
Daniel Carpenter | Dec 5, 2018

No they don't. But there is one at rest area around mile marker 121

Can I visit in period dress?

Nicholas Mccarty | Dec 4, 2018
Steve Phariss | Dec 5, 2018

Definitely, the staff will be in period charactor as well

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I was one of the builders of Prickets Fort in the early 70's. I was told I would have a pass to visit the Fort without charge for life. Is that still on record or not makes little difference just wanted know. William T. Keener Mannington, Wv.

William Keener | Dec 4, 2018
Larry Deems | Dec 5, 2018

You may want to contact them, this isn't there web site and they may not see it. This is Google, members asking members questions about places.

What are the hours open?

Pam Martin | Dec 4, 2018
John B. | Dec 5, 2018

Monday-saturday 10am to 4:30pm. Ticket sales end at 4pm. Sunday Noon to 4:30. Tickets Adults 8.00 Seniors 60+ 6.00 Youths 6-12 4.00 5 and under free.

What are your hours of operation through the week? Thank you.

Laura Mills Morris | Dec 4, 2018
Larry Deems | Dec 5, 2018

Sunrise to sunset

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Are you open Sunday and can we see exhibits if it rains? Thanks, Tammy

Tammy Cargill | Dec 4, 2018
Russ & Sue Nirella | Dec 5, 2018

Visit the website to check the days and hours as they vary according to the seasons.

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