The Best Camping in Marlinton

Located in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest about half way between Snowshoe and the Cranberry Glades makes this campground an ideal place to set up a base camp while you explore the surrounding area. It is located about five miles from Highland Scenic Highway (HW150), which makes it ju...

The Cranberry Wilderness is lesser known, but if you're looking for a rugged escape, this is it. Be mindful of your water intake, as there are a few stretches upwards of 6-8 miles where there is no access to fresh water. Those areas are well-known in most of the hiking blogs/guides (I'd recommend...

North Fork Trail to Middle Fork Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.

Tea Creek Mountain-North Fork Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Slatyfork, West Virginia.

Public Road 108 and Williams River Middle Fork Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Marlinton, West Virginia.

Lake Moomaw Greenwood Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Warm Springs, Virginia.

On your way to the trailhead don't forget to pull off the road at the scenic outlook to take in the vast expanse of Lake Moomaw (you won't miss it!).Start off your adventure by parking at the end of Twin Ridge Drive (37.976545, -79.985582). From this point, hike down the little paved driveway int...

The Cranberry Wilderness is one of the largest wilderness areas east of the Mississippi and offers a unique backcountry fly fishing opportunity within West Virginia. One of the best ways to access the Cranberry River to hike, explore, and fish the river is from the Cranberry River Campground. J...

Douthat State Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Millboro, Virginia.

What used to be an artillery testing site during WWII, Dolly Sods is a great place for backpackers of almost any expertise. Water is easily found throughout the wilderness area and while 21 miles might feel like a lot, it is very manageable over the course of 3 days. Attached (at the bottom) is a...

Youngs Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Caldwell, West Virginia.

The parking for the trailhead is down an unmarked gravel/dirt road about 1.5 miles upriver from the Virginia Wayside rest area on Route 39 West. You'll see the swing bridge out across the river and the road will be immediately after this on your right. The road goes back about 200 yards to the pa...

Lumberjack, High Meadow, Seneca Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Riverton, West Virginia.

Elliott Knob Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Craigsville, Virginia.

Babcock State Park is one of 36 state parks in West Virginia and is located just Southeast of Fayetteville, WV.  Babcock State Park has over 4,000 acres, making it a great place to camp while you explore the beautiful area.  The campground has 51 campsites for tents and is open from the last week...