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Places to stay in Cass, West Virginia

Cass is a former company town in Pocahontas County on the Greenbrier River, preserved as Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Restored Shay locomotives haul passengers up Back Allegheny Mountain to Bald Knob, the third highest point in the state. The restored company houses are rented as state park lodging, and Green Bank Observatory is a short drive east.

Places to stay in Cass, WV

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

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Where should you stay in Cass, WV?

Stay in the center of Cass if you want to walk to restaurants and shops, or look just outside town for cabins and more space.

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

Where it is
Cass, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Marlinton, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Durbin, Greenbrier River Trail
What people do here
History and Heritage, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Stargazing

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.

  • Highland Scenic Highway

    A 43 mile National Scenic Byway from Richwood to US 219 near Marlinton, including 22 miles of WV 150 through the Monongahela National Forest. Four overlooks sit between 3,000 and 4,500 feet and the WV 150 section is not plowed in winter.

Things to do

Where to stay for history tripsWhere to stay for hikingWhere to stay for mountain bikingWhere to stay for fishingWhere to stay for stargazing

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Cass
EventWhenWhat to expect
Roadkill Cook-Off Last Saturday in September, as part of the Autumn Harvest Festival Marlinton has limited lodging and fills for the weekend, with Snowshoe condos and Greenbrier Valley rentals taking the overflow.

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Cass: what people ask

Where should I stay in Cass, WV?
The state park rents the restored company houses in the town itself, which is the main lodging here. Additional cabins and rentals are in Green Bank, Durbin and Marlinton.
How long is the Cass Scenic Railroad ride?
The short run to Whittaker Station takes about 90 minutes round trip, and the full run to Bald Knob takes roughly four and a half hours.
What is there to do in Cass, WV?
Cass is a good base for history and heritage, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and stargazing. Cass Scenic Railroad, Green Bank Observatory and Highland Scenic Highway are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Cass?
The busiest weekend of the year is Roadkill Cook-Off, held last saturday in september, as part of the autumn harvest festival. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Cass?
Marlinton and Durbin are all good alternatives if Cass is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Cass?
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Greenbrier River Trail and Cass Scenic Railroad State Park are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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