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Where to stay near Cranberry Wilderness

The Cranberry Wilderness covers about 47,800 acres in Pocahontas and Webster counties, making it the largest wilderness area in West Virginia. It is high red spruce and northern hardwood forest drained by the Cranberry, Williams and Middle Fork rivers, with more than 60 miles of trail. Richwood, Marlinton and Webster Springs are the nearest towns.

Places to stay near Cranberry Wilderness

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

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Where should you stay near Cranberry Wilderness?

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

Cranberry Wilderness is known for its campgrounds, cabins and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Richwood, Marlinton and Webster Springs are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Cranberry Wilderness, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Richwood, Marlinton, Webster Springs, Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
What people do here
Hiking, Fishing, Birding, Hunting, Stargazing

Nearby attractions

  • Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

    A Forest Service center at the junction of WV 39/55 and the Highland Scenic Highway, with exhibits on the Cranberry backcountry. It is the check-in point for guided glades walks.

  • Falls of Hills Creek

    Three waterfalls of 25, 45 and 63 feet in a gorge off WV 39 west of Cranberry Glades. The lowest is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia and the boardwalk to it is steep.

Things to do

Where to stay for hikingWhere to stay for fishingWhere to stay for birdingWhere to stay for huntingWhere to stay for stargazing

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Cranberry Wilderness: what people ask

Where should I stay near the Cranberry Wilderness?
Richwood is the closest town for motels and rentals, about 25 minutes from the western trailheads. Marlinton is the nearest base on the eastern side.
Is there vehicle access inside the Cranberry Wilderness?
No. Wilderness rules bar motorized and mechanized use, including bikes, so all travel is on foot or horseback from the boundary roads.
Where should I stay near Cranberry Wilderness?
We're still adding properties near Cranberry Wilderness. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Richwood, Marlinton and Webster Springs.
What is there to do near Cranberry Wilderness?
Cranberry Wilderness is a good base for hiking, fishing, birding, hunting and stargazing. Cranberry Mountain Nature Center and Falls of Hills Creek are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Cranberry Wilderness?
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 Cranberry Wilderness?
Richwood, Marlinton and Webster Springs are all good alternatives if Cranberry Wilderness is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Cranberry Wilderness?
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Highland Scenic Highway and Cranberry River are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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