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Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park – brown wooden house on river📷 Photo by Joylynn Goh on Unsplash
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Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park

Clifftop, WV

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A working reconstructed grist mill over a rocky creek, one of the most photographed spots in West Virginia, especially in October color.

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Clifftop, WV
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Scenic viewpoints
GPS
37.9775, -80.9500
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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Arrowhead Bike Farm CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park
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  • Hilltop SunriseMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park · 2 pitches
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  • Summersville Lake RetreatMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park · 65 pitches
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  • Little Beaver State Park CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park
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  • Mountain Lake CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park
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  • Lake Stephens RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park · 100 pitches
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All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park?

Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park is in Clifftop, WV, at GPS 37.9775, -80.9500. It is about 7 mi from Thurmond.

Can you camp near Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Brooklyn Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park?

Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: New River Gorge National Park.

What is there to see near Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Thurmond Historic District (7 mi), New River Gorge Bridge (9 mi), Grandview (12 mi) and Hawks Nest State Park (14 mi).

When is the best time to visit Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)