Mountain Lakes · Nicholas County

Places to stay in Craigsville, West Virginia

Craigsville is an unincorporated community in Nicholas County on Route 20, between Summersville and Richwood. It grew as a lumber and mining town and remains a service stop for the surrounding area. Summersville Lake is well under an hour west.

Places to stay in Craigsville, WV

We're still adding properties in Craigsville, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Summersville , Richwood and Webster Springs .

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Where should you stay in Craigsville, WV?

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

Craigsville is known for its motels, cabins and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Summersville, Richwood and Webster Springs are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking

Nearby attractions

  • 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.

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Craigsville
EventWhenWhat to expect
Gauley Season Scheduled dam releases on about six consecutive weekends starting the weekend after Labor Day Release weekends fill rafting-outpost lodging, campgrounds and cabins across Nicholas and Fayette counties, often booked a year out by returning groups.

Craigsville: what people ask

Where should I stay in Craigsville, WV?
We're still adding properties in Craigsville, WV. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Summersville, Richwood and Webster Springs.
What is there to do in Craigsville, WV?
Craigsville is a good base for hunting, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Summersville Lake Lighthouse is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Craigsville?
The busiest weekend of the year is Gauley Season, held scheduled dam releases on about six consecutive weekends starting the weekend after labor day. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Craigsville?
Summersville, Richwood and Webster Springs are all good alternatives if Craigsville is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Craigsville?
Summersville Lake is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.