Moncove Lake State Park
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Moncove Lake State Park was created in 1990 by setting aside 250 acres (1 km²) of the Moncove Lake Wildlife Management Area to be operated as a state park
. (The park has since been expanded to 896 acres (3.6 km²).) The park is located near Union
in Monroe County, West Virginia
. The park sits on the shores of 144 acre (0.58274784 km²) Moncove Lake, and underneath the flyway of the fall eastern hawk
migration
.
Power boats on Moncove Lake are limited to 5 hp.
for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University
. The assessment found the campground, picnic area, lake fishing and swimming pool to be accessible. The 2005 assessment found issues with certain handrails.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
. (The park has since been expanded to 896 acres (3.6 km²).) The park is located near Union
Union, West Virginia
Union is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 548 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Monroe County.-History:...
in Monroe County, West Virginia
Monroe County, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,583 people, 5,447 households, and 3,883 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile . There were 7,267 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
. The park sits on the shores of 144 acre (0.58274784 km²) Moncove Lake, and underneath the flyway of the fall eastern hawk
Hawk
The term hawk can be used in several ways:* In strict usage in Australia and Africa, to mean any of the species in the subfamily Accipitrinae, which comprises the genera Accipiter, Micronisus, Melierax, Urotriorchis and Megatriorchis. The large and widespread Accipiter genus includes goshawks,...
migration
Bird migration
Bird migration is the regular seasonal journey undertaken by many species of birds. Bird movements include those made in response to changes in food availability, habitat or weather. Sometimes, journeys are not termed "true migration" because they are irregular or in only one direction...
.
Power boats on Moncove Lake are limited to 5 hp.
Features
- Moncove Lake
- 48 camp sites (25 with electrical hookup)
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Picnic area
- Hunting (in nearby Wildlife Management Area)
- Fishing
- Boating
- Hiking
- Bird watching
Accessibility
AccessibilityAccessibility
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible. Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit from some system or entity...
for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
. The assessment found the campground, picnic area, lake fishing and swimming pool to be accessible. The 2005 assessment found issues with certain handrails.