Pinnacle Rock State Park

Pinnacle Rock State Park is a 374-acre day-use park in Mercer County, West Virginia, built around a prominent sandstone formation that juts above the forested Appalachian ridgeline. The park was established in 1938 as part of the New Deal-era push to develop state recreational areas in rural regions across America. The namesake rock formation rewards a short hike with open views across the valleys of southern West Virginia — a rare natural landmark in an otherwise heavily wooded landscape. With no overnight facilities, the park draws day visitors, geology enthusiasts, and families looking for accessible trails close to the town of Bluefield.