Fairfax Stone State Park Nearby Attractions

Named for the 5-story-high waterfall that plunges through the Blackwater River Gorge, the park features several waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Accommodations include a lodge with restaurant, cabins and camping facilities. The park also has a sled run and cross-country ski trails.

Set in the highest valley east of the Mississippi, Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center offers several amenities including a full-service lodge, golf course and ski area. Additional accommodations include cabins and camping facilities.

Cathedral’s 133 acres preserves the largest virgin timber tract remaining in West Virginia. The day-use park has a picnic area with restrooms and 6 miles of hiking trails.

A 78-mile-long tributary of the Monongahela River, the Cheat River is a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The Cheat Canyon section of the river offers Class V whitewater in the spring, while calmer sections can be floated in a kayak or canoe. Several outfitters in the area provide guided trips, shuttle service and boat rentals.