Dolly Sods Wilderness Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The trail from the Bear Rocks Trailhead meanders its way through the high bog that makes up the northern part of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. This was taken at the start of a two day backpacking #adventure.
The trail from the Bear Rocks Trailhead meanders its way through the high bog that makes up the northern part of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. This was taken at the start of a two day backpacking #adventure.
Dolly Sods in WV. Hard to get to but the views are great. Well worth the trouble.
North Fork River great trout fishing
Such a beautiful view of West Virginias rolling hills!

Where to stay in Dolly Sods Wilderness Area

Panorama of canaan valley mountains in Blackwater falls state park in West Virginia during colorful autumn fall season with yellow foliage on trees, rock cliff at Lindy Point

Old Timberline

Old Timberline might not have many top sights, but Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old Timberline
Aerial view of Blackwater Falls with the autumn forest around  in State Park in West Virginia

Northface

Though Northface may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley.

Northface
The Inn at Canaan

The Inn at Canaan

2.5 out of 5
6526 Appalachian Highway Davis WV
Stay at this motel in Davis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (828 reviews)
Clean not spotless

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Inn at Canaan
The Hermitage Inn and Taphouse

The Hermitage Inn and Taphouse

2.5 out of 5
203 Virginia Ave Petersburg WV
The price is 3.383.151 ₫ per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
3.383.151 ₫
3.978.451 ₫ total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
Very clean rooms and staff was very helpful and very nice complimentary breakfast!!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Hermitage Inn and Taphouse
Abrams Creek Center

Abrams Creek Center

2 out of 5
166 Abrams Creek Dr. Elk Garden WV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.343.693 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
1.343.693 ₫
2.112.332 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Elk Garden. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Popular attraction Wolf Den Run State Park is located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Cabin was great. It was very cold outside but the heater worked and made the room comfortable in about an hour. Staff was very helpful. Setting was beautiful.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Abrams Creek Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Abrams Creek Center

Abrams Creek Center

2 out of 5
166 Abrams Creek Dr. Elk Garden WV
Stay at this cabin in Elk Garden. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Popular attraction Wolf Den Run State Park is located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Cabin was great. It was very cold outside but the heater worked and made the room comfortable in about an hour. Staff was very helpful. Setting was beautiful.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Abrams Creek Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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