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Photograph the Glade Creek Grist Mill

Danese, West Virginia

5.0/5
based on 7 reviews

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Added by Jason Hatfield

Explore an incredible historic mill sitting on a waterfall in Babcock State Park. If you head there in the fall, take in the blazing colors.

Hidden deep in the Appalachian Mountains near the New River Gorge sits an extremely photogenic grist mill. A recreation of the original mills that dotted West Virginia, Glade Creek Grist Mill was completed in 1976 at Babcock SP. Built fully operational from the parts of 3 other WV mills, it was placed near the site of the former Cooper's Mill.

Fall is the ideal time for photographing the park, but spring and early summer will have better water flow. The best spot for photographing the mill is slightly downstream from the waterfall at a small pool in the creek. The pool of water creates a beautiful reflection of the mill and surrounding fall colors.

The mill also produces freshly ground cornmeal available for purchase depending on the season and stream conditions. Make sure to explore the rest of the park and the deep gorge formed by Glade Creek.

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Photograph the Glade Creek Grist Mill Reviews

Babcock state park definitely worth visiting ! The mill, the lake, the trails

You have probably seen photos and it is well worth the stop to see for yourself and snap some shots and get your own take on the mill. It does draw in the people, so be prepared for some crowds.

Came here from the DC area and it was worth the hours behind the wheel. It doesn't disappoint and made for an iconic image of autumn.

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