This 0.78-acre parcel includes a small sandy beach and more than 300 feet of wooded embankment on the Guyandotte River. Now operating as a basecamp for a kayak outfitter, it includes a camping area, an office shed, an equipment storage pavilion, and a 0.11-acre gravel lot with river access. The outfitter business and equipment, including a 15-passenger van and 25 kayaks, will convey.

The property provides easy access to the Hatfield McCoy Trails, three miles from the Pinnacle Creek trailhead at Pineville, in Wyoming County. More than 300,000 vacationers visit the region annually, touring its trails, the river, and nearby Twin Falls Resort State Park. Some of the property is within the floodplain of Guyandotte, and permanent construction thereon will require permitting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 0.78-acre parcel, partly wooded
• More than 300 feet of riverbank
• Established basecamp for kayak livery
• Frontage on WV-10, a principal traffic route
• More than 300,000 vacationers in the region annually
• Convenient to four ATV trail systems
• Near hunting land for deer, bear, and turkey
• 6-minute drive to the nearest Hatfield-McCoy Trail access
• 15-minute walk to downtown Pineville
• 15-minute drive to Twin Falls Resort State Park
• 25-minute drive to Coalfields Expressway (WV-121)
• 30-minute drive to R.D. Bailey Lake
• 30-minute drive to Welch, WV
• 45-minute drive to Gilbert, WV
• 45-minute drive to Beckley metro area
• 60-minute drive to Historic Bramwell

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.575262, -81.536341
Address: 828 River Rd., Pineville, WV 24874
Elevation: 1,230 to 1,260 feet above sea level

BUSINESS AND EQUIPMENT CONVEYANCE

The sale will also include the kayak outfitting enterprise, Guyadotte River Kayak, and equipment, including a 2007 Chevrolet 15-passenger van, an enclosed trailer for kayak conveyance, an office building with electric and HVAC service, and 25 kayaks along with paddles and life jackets.

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the U.S. states with two ownership titles, SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. The property is sold as SURFACE ONLY.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: City of Pineville
Sewer: City of Pineville
Electricity: American Electric Power
Telephone: Various Carriers
Internet: Various Carriers

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property fronts on River Road (WV-10) at its junction with Deuhmer Park Road and the Welch-Pineville Road (WV-16).

ZONING

Pineville is subject to some zoning regulations. Prospective buyers should consult the city administration, county commission, and county health department for zoning and building code details.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is a river access and basecamp for the Guyandotte River Kayak.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Deed Book 503, Page 25
Wyoming County, West Virginia
Acreage: .78 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Wyoming County (55), West Virginia
Pineville Corporate (9)
Tax Map 10 Parcel 31; Class 4;

2023 Real Estate Taxes: $172.00

ABOUT THE TOWN OF PINEVILLE, WV

The property is in the southern part of the Town of Pineville (pop. 619 in 2022), the seat of Wyoming County and the location of many of its chief government institutions. In addition to providing the property municipal benefits such as infrastructure and police and fire protection, its proximity to the downtown also renders it an easy walk to shops and restaurants.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Students in Pineville may attend Pineville Elementary & Middle School, Wyoming County East High School, and Wyoming County Career & Technical Center.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Pineville is within a 1.5-hour drive of Concord University, Bluefield State College, Southern West Virginia Community College, New River Community and Technical College, and West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

AIR TRAVEL

Kee Field near Pineville is a general aviation airport with a 3,701-foot asphalt runway and is a 10-minute drive. Raleigh County Memorial Airport near Beckley is a 50-minute drive, accommodates some passenger service, and includes two runways, 5,000 feet and 6,750 feet. Mercer County Airport near Bluefield, a 1.5 drive, is a general aviation facility with a 4,743 asphalt runway. The nearest large airport is Yeager International Airport at Charleston, a 2-hour drive. The closest hub international airport, Charlotte Douglas, in Charlotte, N.C., is a 4-hour drive.

ABOUT THE REGION

Pineville is located in an area known for its mountain scenery. It nestles in the upper valley of the Guyandotte River, a forested region dotted by small towns and farms. Most communities here were established in the late 1800s when coal mining commenced on an industrial scale. By the late 1900s, the decline in mining employment led to an outmigration of many residents. While coal is still mined, the population of Wyoming County, in which Mullens is a principal city, has declined from roughly 37,000 in 1950 to just more than 21,000 in 2020, though its population has since begun to increase. Remote work opportunities, the relative affordability of real estate, the growth of tourism, and the completion of expressways have conspired to attract many new residents.

Castle Rock

Towering above downtown Pineville, Castle Rock is a sandstone formation more than 130 feet high that has been developed as a park. Overlooking the Guyandotte at the mouth of Rockcastle Creek and near the mouth of Pinnacle Creek, the “castle” is a defining feature in the area. A small day-use park provides access to the lower level of the rock and is a 20-minute walk from the property.

The Coalfields Expressway

The newest leg of the Coalfields Expressway (WV-121) was completed to Mullens in 2020, significantly changing the region’s economic outlook. A second leg from Mullens to Pineville is under construction. Retail, medical, and government centers at Beckley are now a drive of only 45 minutes, and I-77 and I-64 are now 30 miles away. As a result, the region is growing as a destination for investment.

The Guyandotte River Water Trail

A significant draw to the area, this 120-mile water trail follows the Guyandotte from its source, near Mullens, through a spectacular mountain landscape. Conveniently spaced for day trips, kayak access sites are being installed every six miles along the way. The property fronts on the water trail.

Hatfield-McCoy Trail System – (Photo Credit: West Virginia Department of Tourism)

More than 45,000 off-road vehicle enthusiasts annually tour the Hatfield-McCoy Trail network near Mullens, a chief driver of development in the region. Officials with the trail authority, which oversees more than 1,500 miles of off-road routes, emphasize the need for private investors to develop more lodging and services for users.

Twin Falls Resort State Park

A state-managed vacation park renowned for its namesake waterfalls, Twin Falls attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually and includes a 47-guest-room lodge, a 50-site campground, and 14 cottages. An 18-hole golf course, 10 miles of biking trail, and more than 50 miles of hiking trail are principal park attractions. The park is a 7.5-mile drive from Pineville.

The National Coal Heritage Area

Federally designated in 1996, the national heritage area was established to promote tourism, historic preservation, and economic development in a 13-county region that was long a bituminous coal source. Pineville is on the National Coal Heritage Trail, a National Scenic Byway that tours many historic landscapes along a 100-mile route.

R.D. Bailey Lake

A 630-acre lake during summer, R.D. Bailey Lake is among the least visited reservoirs in West Virginia due to its distance from expressways, but the relatively remote situation is part of its allure. In addition to fishing, the lake offers picnic areas and campgrounds with electric and full hookup sites, playgrounds, restrooms, showers, and shoreline fishing. The lake is a 30-minute drive.

(Photo Credit: West Virginia Department of Tourism)

TOURISM & RECREATION

The region around Pineville is now a chief destination for outdoor recreation in West Virginia. The primary draws are hiking, biking, hunting, paddling, and off-road motor touring. All-terrain vehicle trails help attract more than 45,000 vacationers annually. Three sections of the Hatfield-McCoys Trail System converge nearby—the Indian Ridge, Pocahontas, and Pinnacle Creek networks.

(Photo Credit: West Virginia Department of Tourism)

Trout fishing has also become a draw, and the Guyandotte River has become a well-known paddling stream ideal for kayaking and canoeing. The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the newest national park in the U.S., is a one-hour drive north of the property. Winterplace Ski Resort, an hour’s drive, attracts more than a million skiers annually.

ESTIMATED DRIVE TIMES

Hatfield-McCoy Trails — 5 minutes
Twin Falls Resort State Park — 15 minutes
Mullens, WV — 20 minutes
Welch, WV — 25 minutes
R.D. Bailey Lake — 30 minutes
Beckley, WV — 45 minutes
Interstate 77 — 45 minutes
Interstate 64 — 45 minutes
Gilbert, WV — 45 minutes
Bluefield, WV — 50 minutes
Bramwell, WV — 55 minutes
New River Gorge National Park — 1 hour
Winterplace Ski Resort — 1 hour
Princeton, WV — 1 hour
Charleston, WV — 1.45 hours
Roanoke, VA — 2.5 hours
Charlottesville, VA — 3.5 hours
Charlotte, NC — 3.5 hours
Ashville, NC— 4 hours
Knoxville, TN — 4 hours
Columbus, OH — 4 hours
Lexington, KY — 4 hours
Raleigh, NC — 4.5 hours
Pittsburgh, PA — 4.5 hours
Richmond, VA — 4.5 hours
Washington, DC — 5 hours
Cleveland, OH — 5 hours
Atlanta, GA—  7 hours
New York City —  9 hours