Critters calling the county home range from herds of whitetail deer and flocks of wild turkeys to foxes, raccoons, possums and other woodland creatures. Hawks often swoop through the clear blue skies and owls compete with tree frogs in a nightly chorus. The occasional bear, rattlesnake or bobcat stirs up lots of interest. Mushroom hunts are a favorite spring activity, while wild berries are the target in summer . There are baths and massage facilities in the park open year 'round.
Maps are available at the front desk.
A lake offers swimming from a sand beach. Throughout much of the year there are naturalist guided walks and presentations for guests and the general public. 10 miles south of Berkeley Springs on US 522. The towpath and canal, a National Historic Park treasure, abuts Morgan County on the Maryland side of the Potomac River just six miles north of Berkeley Springs on US 522. The entire 30 mile stretch from the museum in Hancock, Maryland, west to the Paw Paw Tunnel, is easily accessible for hiking, biking or horseback riding .