Can you reserve a site at White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery?

No. White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery, West Virginia — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery was established in 1902. The hatchery raises disease-free rainbow trout, and ships 9.2 million rainbow trout eggs annually to 26 federal, state and tribal hatcheries in 16 states, where the fish are grown and then stocked into our nation’s rivers so American’s can enjoy fishing, and the big catch at dinner.The hatchery also raises several endangered species of freshwater mussels and crayfish, to restore the health of the Ohio River basin, and it’s tributaries. The hatchery is open year-round, and visitors are welcome to enjoy the park-like setting, take a walk or hike up the adjacent mountain. The hatchery hosts two major outreach events for the public - the White Sulphur Springs Rotary Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, and the Freshwater Folk Festival co-hosted by the Friends of the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery on the first Saturday in September, which provides a fun-filled day of environmental education activities for kids and adults, music, and food. The hatchery also offers guided tours to school, scouts and visitors; call to schedule a tour at least one week in advance.

Getting there

The White Sulphur Springs NFH is located on the east side of the main street in the historic town of White Sulphur Springs, Southeastern West Virginia.

37.79730, -80.29630 · 37°47'50.3"N 80°17'46.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	45	53	65	73	79	83	82	77	66	55	44
Low °F	21	23	28	37	47	55	60	59	52	39	29	24
Precip in	3.0	2.8	3.7	3.7	4.5	3.7	4.2	3.3	3.6	2.7	2.6	3.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and participating in provided activities or programs are open and free to visitors unless noted otherwise.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery?: No. White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery

Blue Bend Rec Area 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Meadow 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Steel Bridge Campground 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Morris Hill Campground 20 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fenwick Mines Pavilion 20.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Coles Point 21.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Sherwood 21.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
The Pines Campground 17.9 mi · Campground
Potts Slope Shooting Range 18.7 mi · Facility
Fenwick Mines Day Use Area 20.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery