"Miracle Mountain Wilderness Park" exists to promote and provide a social and recreational area for the citizens of the local communities of McDowell County. The operation of the park and facilities are supported by donations, fund raisers and fees derived when the park and facilities are reserved by individuals or groups to hold reunions, picnics, weddings, dances, private parties, primitive camp
ing and the like. The park is not affiliated with any federal, state or county recreational agencies; it is strictly a non-profit organization. All visitors are welcome to come to "Miracle Mountain" to enjoy the beauty and relaxation of this wonderful mountain retreat nestled deep in the heart of the Appalachian woodlands. Our Story
Just a little history about Miracle Mountain . . . . . In 1936 the Sand Lick Sportsman's Club was organized at the Elbert Restaurant; by October 1937 land had been found and leased on No. 9 Mountain. The buildings were erected on the dirt road that ran from Filbert to Tazewell, VA. The club was constructed by volunteers from the local communities. The logs and stone for the cabin came from the site. The only imported material was the metal for the roof and the glass for the windows. The Sportsman's Club was host to many social functions in the Gary community for a number of years but fell out of use as the mines closed in 1986. It was brought back to life in 1991 as "Miracle Mountain" and was placed on the National Register of Historical Places. It now hosts the annual Gary Hollow reunion each summer. On 28 January 1991, "Miracle Mountain" was granted a certificate of incorporation by the Secretary of the State of West Virginia and was granted a lease to the 26.78 acres of land by its owner, Pocahontas Land Corporation on 6 August 1991. On 28 November 1995, a certificate of amendment tot he Articles of Incorporation changed the name to "Miracle Mountain Wilderness Park" as it still remains today. "Miracle Mountain" was restored to promote and provide a social and recreational area for the citizens of the local communities of McDowell County. Many volunteers supplied their time and skills to help restore the facilities.
