In the heart of Stonewall Jackson State Park is Stonewall Jackson Lake, renowned as one of the best fishing lakes in all of West Virginia. Hidden away on the grounds of the state park, avid anglers can try their hand at catching a wide range of fish in the park’s waters. The lake is best known for its muskellunge and crappie, alongside verities of bass such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black bass, and hybrid bass Stonewall Jackson State Park campers can fish from an extensive shoreline of park lake, Though campers should be reminded that an up to date West Virginia fishing license is needed. Fishing this state park lake is not to missed for any serious West Virginia angler. If fishing isn’t your thing, why not spend your time on Stonewall Jackson State Park’s lake, boating. The lake covers a vast area of the park and provides endless stretches of the lake to explore, water ski, or simply sail your troubles away. Those motorhome camping without their own boats can head to the state parks marina. Here the marina offers boats and boat slip rentals for those staying within the state park. The marina also offers special passes to multiple attractions such as unlimited sessions with kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, and even road bikes. Campers who wish to escape the lakeside and explore the rest of Stonewall Jackson State Park can do so. The park is home to a vast network of hiking trails and road bike trails, just waiting to be explored. These trails can be broken into easy and intermediate levels - ideal for all levels of fitness and experience. The ‘Lakeside Nature Trail’ is a two and a half hike around the edge of the lake, ideal for beginners hikers. Whereas the ‘Orchid Trail’ takes hikers on a four-mile loop around the entirety of Stonewall Jackson State Park, this is perfect for the experienced hiker, and it also offers great views of the park itself.