Edith B. Barill Riverfront Park

Edith B. Barill Riverfront Park in Star City provides convenient public access to the Monongahela River with a boat ramp and docking facilities. Located in northern West Virginia near Morgantown, this access point serves as one of several launch options along this section of river, making it a practical choice for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The park also features a crushed limestone trail that connects to the broader Monongahela River trail system.

The Monongahela River in this region consists of a series of navigable pools created by locks and dams, offering relatively calm, scenic paddling through the West Virginia mountains. The Opekiska Pool, accessible from Star City, winds through mountainous terrain toward Fairmont where multiple rivers converge. This makes the area suitable for various skill levels, though paddlers should be aware of dam locations and current conditions. The park's docks and ramp infrastructure indicate good development for launching and takeout, making it a reliable access point for day trips and longer river exploration.