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Places to stay in Franklin, West Virginia

Franklin is the seat of Pendleton County, with about 700 residents, on the South Branch of the Potomac at the junction of US 220 and US 33. It is the closest town with services to Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia at 4,863 feet, well under an hour northwest. Seneca Rocks is well under an hour north.

Places to stay in Franklin, WV

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In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Seneca Rocks , Riverton and Spruce Knob .

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Where should you stay in Franklin, WV?

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

Franklin is known for its motels, cabins and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Riverton and Petersburg are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Seneca Rocks, Riverton, Spruce Knob, Petersburg
What people do here
Hiking, Stargazing, Fishing, Hunting, Birding

Things to do

Where to stay for hikingWhere to stay for stargazingWhere to stay for fishingWhere to stay for huntingWhere to stay for birdingWhere to stay for rock climbing

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Franklin
EventWhenWhat to expect
Treasure Mountain Festival A weekend in September Pendleton County lodging is cabins and small motels around Seneca Rocks, Riverton and Franklin, and the festival fills them alongside fall climbing traffic.

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Franklin: what people ask

Where should I stay in Franklin, WV?
Franklin has a small number of motels, cabins and rentals. Travelers heading for Spruce Knob often stay here or at Seneca Rocks, well under an hour north.
How far is Franklin from Spruce Knob?
About 20 miles to the observation tower, but the final stretch is gravel forest road and the drive takes close to an hour.
What is there to do in Franklin, WV?
Franklin is a good base for hiking, stargazing, fishing, hunting and birding.
When is the best time to visit Franklin?
The busiest weekend of the year is Treasure Mountain Festival, held a weekend in september. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Franklin?
Riverton and Petersburg are all good alternatives if Franklin is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Franklin?
Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob and Monongahela National Forest are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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