Canaan Valley State Park in West Virginia has more trails than roads and plenty of space to enjoy the vast wilderness. Whether you enjoy the beauty of the Blackwater Canyon, take advantage of the activities of any of the resorts or escape to the wilderness of the Dolly Sods with a tent in your back, you and your family will have an unforgettable time exploring all the possibilities of Canaan Valley State Park.
Canaan Valley State Park is located in north central West Virginia along Route 32 and about 180 miles from Pittsburgh, 190 miles from Washington, DC, and 70 miles from Morgantown.
Canaan Valley State Park is full of activities during the summer months. Canaan Resorts has an 18-hole championship golf course and wall climbing. If you want to enjoy the calmness and beauty of nature, hike any of the numerous trails, ride a bike down the mountain sides, horseback ride in the wilderness or kayak along the roaming rivers.
Weather-dependent winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, snow tubing and ice skating. You can use any of the 39 slopes in the Canaan Resort and the numerous trails around the state park.
Canaan Valley State Park offers numerous accommodation options. You can stay in any of the seven resorts around the state park or rent a cabin with a gorgeous mountain view. In addition, you can always put your tent up wherever you find a perfect spot.
Canaan Valley State Park is also full of delicious dining options, from restaurants serving home-cooked meals to pizzerias and pubs serving seafood. You can also bring a picnic lunch and eat outdoors.
