State Parks Near Dolly Sods, West Virginia

Canaan Valley State Park

• Canaan Valley State Park is approximately 10 miles from the Dolly Sods Wilderness. This state park is also a resort and conference center. Guests may stay in the lodge or in cabins and there are several campsites available as well. Canaan Valley features skiing, golf, a climbing wall and a pool among other activities. There is also a Nature Center that can help you plan a hike or mountain bike trip during your visit.

  Canaan Valley State Park

  HC 70, Box 330

  Davis, WV 26260

  800-622-4121

  canaanresort.com

Blackwater Falls State Park

• Blackwater Falls State Park is located approximately 21 miles from the Dolly Sods Wilderness. The Blackwater River runs through the park and Canaan Valley and the waterfalls drop five stories and make a breathtaking view. The park covers 2,456 acres and has 24 miles of trails. Camping and cabins are available for guests year-round. You can enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and sled riding during your visit.

  Blackwater Falls State Park

  P.O. Drawer 490

  Davis, WV 26260

  304-259-5216

  blackwaterfalls.com

Other Parks

• The Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls State Parks are the only two parks in the Canaan Valley area near Dolly Sods. There are a couple of other state parks within 100 miles of Dolly Sods that you can consider visiting if you have time.

  The Lost River State Park in Mathias, W. Va. is approximately 78 miles from Dolly Sods. The park covers 3,712 acres and offers activities such as hiking and horseback riding.

  Lost River State Par

  321 Park Drive

  Mathias, WV 26812

  304-897-5372

  lostriversp.com

  The Potomac State Forest is located in Oakland, Md., and is approximately 50 miles from Dolly Sods Wilderness. The State Forest covers 11,535 acres and features camping, hunting and trails for hiking, equestrians, biking and cross-country skiing.

  Potomac State Forest

  1431 Potomac Camp Road

  Oakland, MD 21550

  301-334-2038

  dnr.state.md.us