WV DEP's access file puts 1 public site on the Big Coal River — 1 walk-in site, spread over the counties it runs through.
| Site | Type | River mile | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesville | walk in | 0.0 | Boone |
1 walk-in, 0 launches, from WV DEP's own access file. River mile is measured up from the mouth along this river's drawn axis.
Big Coal River — live water temperature, regulations and access