Mountaineer Country · Monongalia County
Where to stay near Coopers Rock State Forest
Coopers Rock State Forest covers more than 12,000 acres east of Morgantown along Interstate 68 in Monongalia and Preston counties. Its main overlook stands about 1,200 feet above the Cheat River gorge and is one of the most visited viewpoints in West Virginia. The forest has more than 50 miles of trails, a campground and popular bouldering and sport climbing areas.
Places to stay near Coopers Rock State Forest
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Where should you stay near Coopers Rock State Forest?
Coopers Rock State Forest has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.
Coopers Rock State Forest is known for its campgrounds, cabins and hotels. Until listings go live here, Morgantown, Kingwood and West Virginia University are the closest places to stay.
- Also worth a look
- Morgantown, Kingwood, Cheat Lake, Cheat River
- What people do here
- Hiking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Birding, Fishing
Nearby attractions
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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.
When it gets busy
| Event | When | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| WVU Football Home Games | Six or seven Saturdays from early September through late November | Morgantown sells out for every home game, with two-night minimums and rates several times weekday levels, and the Pitt and other rivalry games are the hardest. |