Stanaford delivers small-community ease with quick access to mountain adventure and everyday conveniences. Minutes from both Beckley and Mount Hope, residents enjoy short drives to work, shops, and dining, plus a straight shot to the cliffs, trails, and river views of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Weekend plans practically make themselves—cast a line, hike oak-shaded ridgelines, or head to Little Beaver State Park for lakeside picnics and easy loops perfect for all ages.
Local heritage runs deep here, and the acclaimed Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine offers an immersive look at the area’s mining past—an outing that’s equal parts educational and memorable. Families appreciate that Stanaford falls within Raleigh County and is served by Raleigh County Schools, which offers a range of academic, arts, and career-tech pathways. Higher-ed opportunities are close at hand, and outdoor lovers benefit from proximity to the whitewater, climbing, and scenic byways that continue into neighboring Fayette County.
Housing in Stanaford spans tidy mid-century homes and newer builds on quiet streets, often with roomy yards and space for a garden, workshop, or gear shed. Daily life is practical and pleasant—groceries, healthcare, and community services are a short drive, while major recreation is right in your backyard.
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