Mash Fork Falls (Camp Creek)

Mash Fork Falls is a 8-foot ledge waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Camp Creek in Mercer County.  The waterfall is located in Camp Creek State Park and Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Camp Creek State Park and Forest
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks are around the waterfall are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.50063,-81.14214
Waterfall GPS: 37.50096,-81.14252

Directions:

From Beckley, head south on I-77 for about 22 miles to exit 20 for US-19 and Camp Creek.  Turn right onto US-19 and make an immediate right on Camp Creek Road.  Drive 2.3 miles into the park and turn left towards Mash Fork Campground.  At the campground, bear right on narrow gravel road and go about 0.3 miles to the end.

Map:

Hike Description:

The waterfall can be seen from the parking area.  There are lots of rocks in the creek below the falls to get close to the waterfall.

Mash Fork Falls is sensitive to water level and can mostly dry up if there hasn't been much rain.

Blog Entries:

31-Jul-2020: Brush Creek and Pipestem

30-Jul-2020: Overlooks and Falls in New River Gorge

External Links:

WV State Parks website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/camp-creek-state-park/