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Where to stay near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park preserves the company town and logging railroad at Cass in Pocahontas County. Restored Shay steam locomotives climb from the depot to Whittaker Station and on to Bald Knob at 4,842 feet, one of the highest points in West Virginia. The park rents restored company houses in the town, and Snowshoe Mountain and Green Bank are each about 20 minutes away.

Places to stay near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

We're still adding properties near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Cass , Snowshoe Mountain Resort and Marlinton .

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Where should you stay near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is known for its cabins, vacation rentals and campgrounds. Until listings go live here, Cass, Marlinton and Durbin are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Cass Scenic Railroad

    A state park railroad running restored Shay geared steam locomotives on former logging grade from Cass to Whittaker and Bald Knob. The company town of Cass, built in 1901, holds rental cottages.

  • Green Bank Observatory

    Home of the Green Bank Telescope, the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world, inside the National Radio Quiet Zone. Cell service and wireless are restricted for miles around the site.

  • Greenbrier River Trail

    A 78 mile rail trail on the former Chesapeake and Ohio Greenbrier Division, running from Cass to Caldwell near Lewisburg. It crosses 35 bridges and two tunnels and never exceeds a gentle grade.

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park: what people ask

Can you stay overnight at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?
Yes. The park rents restored two-story company houses in Cass, most sleeping six to twelve people. Snowshoe and Marlinton have additional lodging within 30 minutes.
How long is the Cass Scenic Railroad ride?
The Whittaker Station trip runs about two hours round trip. The Bald Knob trip is a full excursion of roughly four and a half hours.
When does the Cass Scenic Railroad run?
Trains generally operate from late spring through the fall leaf season, with special holiday runs. Schedules vary by year, so check before booking lodging around a specific train.
Where should I stay near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?
We're still adding properties near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Cass, Snowshoe Mountain Resort and Marlinton.
What is there to do near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a good base for history and heritage, hiking, stargazing, fishing and mountain biking. Cass Scenic Railroad, Green Bank Observatory and Greenbrier River Trail are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?
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 Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?
Cass, Marlinton and Durbin are all good alternatives if Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park?
Snowshoe Mountain Resort and Greenbrier River Trail are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.