Hawks Nest State Park
AvailableEV charging station in Ansted, West Virginia, not on a charging network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 81612.
At a glance
Hawks Nest State Park is a public EV charging station at 49 Hawks Nest Park Rd in Ansted, West Virginia, not attached to a charging network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Feb 1, 2017.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 81612 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Park |
| Open date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 49 Hawks Nest Park Rd
- City
- Ansted
- State
- West Virginia
- ZIP
- 25812
- Coordinates
- 38.12202, -81.11869
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Hawks Nest State Park4 ports
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What kind of charging does Hawks Nest State Park offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is roughly in line with the West Virginia average of 3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a park location.
How does Hawks Nest State Park compare with other stations in Ansted?
Ansted has 3 charging stations in the DOE registry with 10 ports, the 18th-most of 80 cities and towns in West Virginia. Hawks Nest State Park accounts for 30% of the charging ports in Ansted. Statewide, West Virginia has 211 stations and 624 ports, the 46th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in West Virginia, American Public University in Charles Town, has 14 ports.
Who operates Hawks Nest State Park?
Hawks Nest State Park is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. West Virginia has 67 non-networked stations, 32% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Feb 1, 2017, one of 27 stations in West Virginia with a 2017 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Hawks Nest State Park have?
Hawks Nest State Park has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does Hawks Nest State Park have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Hawks Nest State Park have?
Hawks Nest State Park has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Hawks Nest State Park free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Hawks Nest State Park open to the public?
Yes. Hawks Nest State Park is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Hawks Nest State Park?
Hawks Nest State Park is at 49 Hawks Nest Park Rd, Ansted, WV 25812. Its coordinates are 38.12202, -81.11869.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 81612, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted, WV (AFDC station 81612)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/west-virginia/hawks-nest-state-park-81612 (data as of October 12, 2026).