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Where to stay near Elk River

The Elk River rises in Pocahontas and Randolph counties and flows about 170 miles through Webster, Braxton, Clay and Kanawha counties to the Kanawha River at Charleston. The upper Elk near Slatyfork holds one of the best wild trout fisheries in West Virginia, and the tailwater below Sutton Dam is stocked year round. The Elk River Trail follows the lower valley on a former rail line.

Places to stay near Elk River

We're still adding properties near Elk River.

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

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Where should you stay near Elk River?

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

Elk River is known for its cabins, campgrounds and lodges. Until listings go live here, Sutton, Webster Springs and Slatyfork are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Elk River, Braxton County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Sutton, Webster Springs, Sutton Lake, Slatyfork
What people do here
Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Birding

Things to do

Where to stay for fishingWhere to stay for paddlingWhere to stay for hikingWhere to stay for mountain bikingWhere to stay for birding

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Elk River: what people ask

Where is the best trout fishing on the Elk River?
The catch-and-release water near Slatyfork in Pocahontas County holds wild brown and rainbow trout. The tailwater below Sutton Dam is the other well known stretch.
Where should I stay to fish the upper Elk?
Slatyfork and Snowshoe have lodges, cabins and rentals within minutes of the special regulation water. Webster Springs and Sutton serve the lower river.
Where should I stay near Elk River?
We're still adding properties near Elk River. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Sutton, Webster Springs and Sutton Lake.
What is there to do near Elk River?
Elk River is a good base for fishing, kayaking and canoeing, hiking, mountain biking and birding.
When is the best time to visit Elk River?
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 Elk River?
Sutton, Webster Springs, Slatyfork and Charleston are all good alternatives if Elk River is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Elk River?
Sutton Lake and Elk River Trail State Park are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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