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Places to stay in Hinton, West Virginia

Hinton is the seat of Summers County, with about 2,400 residents, on the New River below Bluestone Dam. Nearly the entire downtown is a National Register historic district built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Sandstone Falls, the largest waterfall on the New River, is about 8 miles downstream, and Bluestone Lake and Pipestem Resort State Park are within well under an hour.

Places to stay in Hinton, WV

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Where should you stay in Hinton, WV?

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

Hinton is known for its motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins. Until listings go live here, Alderson, Beckley and Princeton are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Hinton, Summers County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort State Park, Alderson, Beckley
What people do here
Fishing, Boating, Kayaking and Canoeing, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting

Nearby attractions

  • Sandstone Falls

    The largest falls on the New River, spanning about 1,500 feet and dropping 10 to 25 feet across several channels. A boardwalk from River Road north of Hinton reaches the islands at the lip.

  • Grandview

    A section of New River Gorge National Park north of Beckley, about 1,400 feet above a seven mile horseshoe bend in the river. Its Main Overlook is a short walk from the parking area.

  • Bluestone State Park

    A state park on Bluestone Lake south of Hinton with cabins, two campgrounds and a boat launch. Bluestone Lake is the third largest body of water in West Virginia.

Things to do

Where to stay for fishingWhere to stay for boatingWhere to stay for paddlingWhere to stay for hikingWhere to stay for rafting tripsWhere to stay for history tripsWhere to stay for birding

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Hinton
EventWhenWhat to expect
Summer Holiday Weekends Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day each year Three-night minimums are near universal and campgrounds at Summersville, Bluestone, Stonewall and Tygart lakes book months ahead.
State Fair of West Virginia Ten days in August, ending the fourth Saturday Lewisburg, Fairlea and Ronceverte sell out for the whole ten days, particularly the concert nights and the closing weekend.

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Hinton: what people ask

Where should I stay in Hinton, WV?
Hinton has small motels, bed and breakfasts and river cabins downtown, plus the lodge and cabins at Pipestem Resort State Park, well under an hour south. Bluestone Lake has campgrounds.
How far is Hinton from Sandstone Falls?
About 8 miles downstream on River Road, roughly 20 minutes, with a boardwalk to the falls at the end.
Is the fishing good at Hinton?
Yes. The tailwater below Bluestone Dam is a well-known walleye and smallmouth fishery, and Bluestone Lake upstream holds musky, bass and catfish.
What is there to do in Hinton, WV?
Hinton is a good base for fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing, hiking and whitewater rafting. Sandstone Falls, Grandview and Bluestone State Park are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Hinton?
The busiest dates are Summer Holiday Weekends, held memorial day, independence day and labor day each year and State Fair of West Virginia, held ten days in august, ending the fourth saturday. Both are worth planning a trip around, and both are weekends when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Hinton?
Alderson, Beckley and Princeton are all good alternatives if Hinton is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Hinton?
Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort State Park and New River are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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