Pipestem Resort State Park operates a par-3 course within its recreational complex in southern West Virginia's rugged Bluestone River Gorge region. Geoffrey Cornish, the prolific Massachusetts-based architect who designed hundreds of courses across North America during the mid-to-late twentieth century, laid out this short course as part of the state park's broader golf offerings, which also include a regulation eighteen-hole layout. The par-3 course serves as an accessible option for resort guests, families, and golfers seeking a quick round in a mountain setting. Cornish's design work typically emphasized playability and natural integration with existing terrain, and this course reflects those principles within the constraints of a compact routing. The holes play across the rolling, forested landscape characteristic of the Appalachian plateau, with elevation changes that add interest to what might otherwise be straightforward short-iron tests. Pipestem Resort itself sits within a 4,000-acre state park known for its dramatic gorge views, hiking trails, and seasonal recreation. The golf facilities complement lodging, dining, and outdoor activities that draw visitors year-round to this remote corner of West Virginia. The par-3 course functions primarily as a recreational amenity rather than a championship test, offering an informal setting for practice, instruction, or leisurely play amid the park's natural surroundings.