Glen Dale is located in Marshall County (Northern Region) where the population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,560 placing it as part of the Wheeling, West Virginia-Ohio metro area.
Near the city are numerous available camping areas for residents and visitors to take in the outdoors.
There are a myriad of hiking paths, walking paths, and picnic areas at the GraveCreek Mound S.P. There are outdoor activities available to suit everyone.
Transportation is not a problem with a local airport available with flights locally and nationally.