Potomac Highlands · Grant County

Where to stay near Bear Rocks Preserve

Bear Rocks Preserve is a Nature Conservancy tract of about 480 acres at the northern edge of Dolly Sods in Grant County, on the lip of the Allegheny Front. Wind-stunted spruce, sandstone outcrops and heath barrens sit above a 3,000-foot drop toward the South Branch valley, and it is the most photographed sunrise spot in the Potomac Highlands. Forest Road 75 reaches the parking area on rough gravel.

Places to stay near Bear Rocks Preserve

We're still adding properties near Bear Rocks Preserve.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Dolly Sods Wilderness , Davis and Thomas .

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Where should you stay near Bear Rocks Preserve?

Bear Rocks Preserve has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Bear Rocks Preserve is known for its cabins, campgrounds and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Davis, Thomas and Petersburg are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
Hiking, Birding, Stargazing

Nearby attractions

  • Blackwater Falls

    A 57 foot falls on the Blackwater River near Davis, tannin-stained amber by hemlock and spruce needles. A boardwalk of over 200 steps drops to the viewing platforms.

Bear Rocks Preserve: what people ask

How do you get to Bear Rocks?
Forest Road 75 from either Canaan Valley or the Jordan Run Road out of Petersburg. Both approaches are gravel, and the road is closed or unmaintained in winter.
Where should I stay near Bear Rocks?
Davis and Canaan Valley are about an hour away by road and have the closest cabins and lodges. Petersburg is the nearest town on the eastern side.
Where should I stay near Bear Rocks Preserve?
We're still adding properties near Bear Rocks Preserve. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Dolly Sods Wilderness, Davis and Thomas.
What is there to do near Bear Rocks Preserve?
Bear Rocks Preserve is a good base for hiking, birding and stargazing. Blackwater Falls is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Bear Rocks Preserve?
Fall color and summer weekends are the busiest times of year, while spring and midweek stays are generally the quietest and the most affordable.
What towns are near Bear Rocks Preserve?
Davis, Thomas and Petersburg are all good alternatives if Bear Rocks Preserve is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Bear Rocks Preserve?
Dolly Sods Wilderness, Canaan Valley and Mount Storm Lake are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.