Mountain Lakes · Clay County

Places to stay in Clay, West Virginia

Clay is the seat of Clay County, with about 400 residents, on the Elk River. The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, which marks the apple variety first grown in the county in the 1890s, is held each September. Charleston is an hour or so southwest and Sutton, well under an hour northeast.

Places to stay in Clay, WV

We're still adding properties in Clay, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Sutton , Charleston and Summersville .

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Where should you stay in Clay, WV?

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

Clay is known for its motels, cabins and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Sutton, Charleston and Summersville are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Hunting, Hiking

Nearby attractions

  • Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences

    A downtown Charleston complex holding the Avampato Discovery Museum, a planetarium and large-format theater, and the 1,800 seat Maier Foundation Performance Hall. The West Virginia Symphony performs here.

  • Summersville Lake Lighthouse

    A 104 foot wooden lighthouse at Mount Nebo above Summersville Lake, built in 2012 and open for climbs to the lantern deck. It is the only lighthouse in West Virginia.

Clay: what people ask

Where should I stay in Clay, WV?
We're still adding properties in Clay, WV. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Sutton, Charleston and Summersville.
What is there to do in Clay, WV?
Clay is a good base for fishing, kayaking and canoeing, hunting and hiking. Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences and Summersville Lake Lighthouse are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Clay?
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 Clay?
Sutton, Charleston, Summersville and Webster Springs are all good alternatives if Clay is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.