Canaan Valley Resort State Park Nearby Attractions

Dining, nightlife and cultural attractions can be found in nearby Thomas, Davis and Elkins. Come experience a taste of true West Virginia culture in these quaint, small towns.

Ride the trails in style! Mountain Trail Rides offers guided horseback rides and sleigh rides in winter.

Seneca Rocks Climbing School has been offering climbing instruction since 1971 and is the oldest continuously operated climbing school in the Mid-Atlantic. Whether you’re just starting out or have been climbing for many years, Seneca Rocks Climbing School will make you a better and safer climber.

 

NROCKS offers all kinds of outdoor adventures and plenty of convenient on-site lodging options. This includes brand-new guest rooms, the Yellow House Inn vacation house, rustic cabins and tent camping.

Blackwater Outdoor Adventures is an outfitter located on the Cheat River near Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley, WV. This specialize in whitewater rafting and canoeing, duckies, camping, fishing, flyfishing lessons and guiding, tubing and kayaking. Blackwater Outdoor Adventures also offers outdoor adventure for families. Seasons are spring, summer and fall.

Explore mountain rail adventures and natural wonders that make West Virginia a truly wild and wonderful vacation destination. Aboard a vintage diesel steam passenger train at Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroads and enjoy the scenery.

 

Boarding a train at Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is the perfect way to see some of West Virginia’s best features. Your excursion begins at Wappocomo Station, situated next to a charming homestead and amidst grand mountain landscapes. Enjoy the sounds of vintage diesels as they lead you through beautiful pastures and farms dating back to the 1700s. You will likely see majestic bald eagles soaring the skies.

The Monongahela National Forest covers a massive area of nearly one million acres and is bursting with breathtaking scenery and adventurous recreation. This forest expands across the north-central highlands of West Virginia and is complete with 23 campgrounds, over 800 miles of trails and countless bodies of water in between.

Its remote landscape is ideal for an array of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, boating, tubing and rock climbing and more. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing family getaway or embarking on a thrilling quest, any of these destinations within the forest are sure to satisfy your adventure cravings.