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Where to stay near Cheat River

The Cheat River forms at Parsons where the Shavers Fork and Black Fork meet, then runs north through Preston and Monongalia counties into Cheat Lake. The Cheat Canyon below Albright is a Class III to V spring whitewater run and the Cheat Narrows above it is a milder float. Albright, Kingwood and Rowlesburg are the towns on the river and Morgantown is the nearest city.

Places to stay near Cheat River

We're still adding properties near Cheat River.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Kingwood , Morgantown and Parsons .

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Where should you stay near Cheat River?

Cheat River has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Cheat River is known for its campgrounds, cabins and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Kingwood, Morgantown and Parsons are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Cheat River, Preston County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Kingwood, Morgantown, Parsons, Cheat Lake
What people do here
Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Birding

Nearby attractions

  • Coopers Rock Overlook

    A stone-walled overlook in Coopers Rock State Forest about 1,200 feet above the Cheat River canyon, a short walk from parking off I-68 exit 15. The forest covers roughly 12,700 acres.

Things to do

Where to stay for rafting tripsWhere to stay for paddlingWhere to stay for fishingWhere to stay for hikingWhere to stay for birding

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Cheat River
EventWhenWhat to expect
Spring Whitewater Season Snowmelt and rain-driven, March through May Demand is short-notice and clusters on weekends when the gauges come up, so Preston County and Fayette County cabins book inside a week rather than months ahead.
Preston County Buckwheat Festival Thursday through Sunday of the last full weekend in September Kingwood has very few rooms, so the festival pushes visitors to Morgantown, Bruceton Mills and Oakland, Maryland.
West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival A weekend in August It falls before the football season starts, so Morgantown rooms are available but downtown and Suncrest hotels tighten on the Saturday.

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Cheat River: what people ask

When is the Cheat River rafting season?
The Cheat Canyon is a free-flowing run that peaks with spring snowmelt and rain, generally March through June. There are no dam releases to guarantee flows later in the year.
Where should I stay for a Cheat River trip?
Albright and Kingwood are closest to the put-in, with campgrounds and outfitter lodging. Morgantown is about 40 minutes away with the most hotels.
Where should I stay near Cheat River?
We're still adding properties near Cheat River. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Kingwood, Morgantown and Parsons.
What is there to do near Cheat River?
Cheat River is a good base for whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing, fishing, hiking and birding. Coopers Rock Overlook is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Cheat River?
The busiest dates are Spring Whitewater Season, held snowmelt and rain-driven, march through may and Preston County Buckwheat Festival, held thursday through sunday of the last full weekend in september. Both are worth planning a trip around, and both are weekends when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Cheat River?
Kingwood, Morgantown and Parsons are all good alternatives if Cheat River is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Cheat River?
Cheat Lake, Coopers Rock State Forest and Big Bear Lake Trail Center are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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