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Places to stay in Ripley, West Virginia

Ripley is the seat of Jackson County, with about 3,300 residents, at exit 138 on I-77 between Charleston and Parkersburg. Its Fourth of July celebration is one of the largest small-town Independence Day events in the country. Cedar Lakes Conference Center, which hosts the Mountain State Art and Craft Fair, is a few miles east.

Places to stay in Ripley, WV

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In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Ravenswood , Spencer and Parkersburg .

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Where should you stay in Ripley, WV?

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

Ripley is known for its hotels, motels and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Ravenswood, Spencer and Parkersburg are the closest places to stay.

What people do here
Fishing, Boating, History and Heritage, Hiking

Nearby attractions

  • Mothman Museum

    A museum in downtown Point Pleasant covering the 1966 and 1967 Mothman sightings and the Silver Bridge collapse. The metal Mothman statue stands a block away and the town holds a festival each September.

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Ripley
EventWhenWhat to expect
West Virginia Black Walnut Festival Second full weekend in October Roane County has few rooms and the festival takes them, so most visitors drive in from Ripley, Parkersburg or Charleston.

Ripley: what people ask

Where should I stay in Ripley, WV?
We're still adding properties in Ripley, WV. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Ravenswood, Spencer and Parkersburg.
What is there to do in Ripley, WV?
Ripley is a good base for fishing, boating, history and heritage and hiking. Mothman Museum is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Ripley?
The busiest weekend of the year is West Virginia Black Walnut Festival, held second full weekend in october. It is worth planning a trip around, and it is also the weekend when lodging books up months in advance.
What towns are near Ripley?
Ravenswood, Spencer, Parkersburg and Point Pleasant are all good alternatives if Ripley is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.