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Where to stay near Dolly Sods Wilderness

Dolly Sods Wilderness covers about 17,000 acres on the Allegheny Front in Tucker, Grant and Randolph counties, at elevations between roughly 2,600 and 4,700 feet. The plateau holds heath barrens, sphagnum bogs and wind-flagged red spruce that look more like Canada than the mid-Atlantic. Access roads are gravel and rough, and Davis, Thomas and Petersburg are the closest towns with lodging.

Places to stay near Dolly Sods Wilderness

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Where should you stay near Dolly Sods Wilderness?

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

Dolly Sods Wilderness is known for its campgrounds, cabins and lodges. Until listings go live here, Davis, Thomas and Petersburg are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Dolly Sods Wilderness, Tucker County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Davis, Thomas, Petersburg, Canaan Valley
What people do here
Hiking, Birding, Stargazing, Fishing, Hunting

Nearby attractions

  • Blackwater Falls

    A 57 foot falls on the Blackwater River near Davis, tannin-stained amber by hemlock and spruce needles. A boardwalk of over 200 steps drops to the viewing platforms.

Things to do

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Dolly Sods Wilderness: what people ask

Where should I stay near Dolly Sods?
Davis and Thomas are about 40 minutes from the northern trailheads and have cabins, rentals and small hotels. Petersburg and Canaan Valley are the other common bases.
Do you need a permit to camp in Dolly Sods?
No permit is required for backpacking, but camping rules limit group size and require setting up away from trails and water. Dispersed camping is allowed in the wilderness.
Can you drive to Bear Rocks?
Yes. Forest Road 75 reaches the Bear Rocks Preserve parking area, but it is a rough gravel road and the northern approach is not maintained in winter.
Where should I stay near Dolly Sods Wilderness?
We're still adding properties near Dolly Sods Wilderness. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Davis, Thomas and Petersburg.
What is there to do near Dolly Sods Wilderness?
Dolly Sods Wilderness is a good base for hiking, birding, stargazing, fishing and hunting. Blackwater Falls is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Dolly Sods 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 Dolly Sods Wilderness?
Davis, Thomas and Petersburg are all good alternatives if Dolly Sods Wilderness is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Dolly Sods Wilderness?
Canaan Valley, Blackwater Falls State Park and Bear Rocks Preserve are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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