West Virginia is known for its mountains and for having the longest steel-arch bridge in the United States, the New River Gorge Bridge. Despite its name, it is actually one of the oldest rivers in the world and flows south to north because it was formed before the mountains. Many cabins and campgrounds can be found near this river, as well as a few other rivers in West Virginia.
The Greenbrier River flows the entire length of Pocahontas County and past the front doors of Greenbrier River Cabins. The river is suitable for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The cabins sleep up to eight people and features include fireplaces, decks overlooking the river, charcoal grills, fully-equipped kitchens, linens, TV, DVD players and hardwood floors. The Greenbrier River Trail has over 78 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding. Cabins nestle between the river and the trail. The small town of Seebert, with amenities including an historic church and general store, is a short walking distance away.
Greenbrier River Cabins
HC 64 Box 544
Hillsboro, WV 24946
304-653-4646
greenbrierrivercabins.com
The River Retreat, in Hico, is just minutes from the New River, and offers guests 20 tent sites or eight rustic cabins. Amenities include private hot showers, a playground, camp fires, a game room, wooded camping sites and horse-drawn hay rides. The cabins are 14 feet x 16 feet and have one electricity outlet for a coffee pot in the kitchen. You'll find fire pits for cooking outside each cabin and linen on the beds, but bring your own pillows. Tent sites are within walking distance of the cabins and in wooded areas. A catch-and-release fishing pond is near the cabins and tents. Nearby attractions include the New River National Park and Lake Summersville, which has sandy beaches and boat rentals.
River Retreat
HC 66 Box 12-A
Hico, WV 25854
888-248-8293
riverretreat.com
The Holly River State Park in Hacker Valley is near the center of West Virginia. Its 10 cabins (five two-person and five four-person) have stone fireplaces, a fully-equipped kitchen and a bath with shower and heat. Guests may rent them from the first Friday in April until the last Monday in November. The 88 camping sites have electricity, cooking grills and picnic tables at each. Other attractions include a swimming pool, summer programs, hiking and biking on the many trails. The Elk River public hunting and fishing area, Audra State Park and Sutton Lake are in the vicinity.
Holly River State Park
680 State Park Road
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
304-493-6353
hollyriver.com
