Hatfield-McCoy Mountains · Mingo County

Places to stay in Gilbert, West Virginia

Gilbert is a town in eastern Mingo County on Route 52 and the Guyandotte River. It is the trailhead town for the Warrior system of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails and has built much of its lodging around ATV traffic. Riders can use marked town streets to reach fuel, food and rooms.

Places to stay in Gilbert, WV

We're still adding properties in Gilbert, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Man , Williamson and Pineville .

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Where should you stay in Gilbert, WV?

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

Gilbert is known for its cabins, motels and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Man, Williamson and Pineville are the closest places to stay.

Also worth a look
Man, Williamson, Pineville, Oceana

Nearby attractions

  • Matewan Historic District

    The Tug Fork town where the May 19, 1920 Matewan Massacre took place during the mine wars. Bullet holes remain in a downtown wall and the floodwall carries interpretive murals.

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Gilbert
EventWhenWhat to expect
Hatfield-McCoy TrailFest One weekend each fall in the southern coalfields Gilbert, Man, Logan and Williamson have limited rooms and trailside cabins, and riders book the same properties year after year.

Gilbert: what people ask

Where should I stay in Gilbert, WV?
Almost all lodging here is ATV-friendly cabins, lodges and campgrounds with trailer parking and trail access. Book early for fall weekends and for the TrailFest event.
Which Hatfield-McCoy trail system is at Gilbert?
The Warrior system, which connects to town so riders can reach lodging and services on permitted streets.
What is there to do in Gilbert, WV?
Gilbert is a good base for atv and side-by-side riding, hunting, fishing and hiking. Matewan Historic District is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Gilbert?
The busiest weekend of the year is Hatfield-McCoy TrailFest, held one weekend each fall in the southern coalfields. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Gilbert?
Man, Williamson, Pineville and Oceana are all good alternatives if Gilbert is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Gilbert?
Hatfield-McCoy Trails is close by and has its own page with places to stay nearby.