Potomac Highlands · Pocahontas County

Where to stay near Seneca State Forest

Seneca State Forest covers about 11,600 acres along the Greenbrier River near Dunmore in Pocahontas County and is the oldest state forest in West Virginia. It has rustic cabins with no electricity, a campground, a four-acre lake and the restored Thorny Mountain Fire Tower, which can be rented overnight. Cass and Marlinton are each about 20 minutes away.

Places to stay near Seneca State Forest

We're still adding properties near Seneca State Forest.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Marlinton , Cass and Durbin .

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Where should you stay near Seneca State Forest?

Seneca State Forest has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Seneca State Forest is known for its cabins, campgrounds and vacation rentals. Until listings go live here, Marlinton, Cass and Durbin are the closest places to stay.

Nearby attractions

  • Greenbrier River Trail

    A 78 mile rail trail on the former Chesapeake and Ohio Greenbrier Division, running from Cass to Caldwell near Lewisburg. It crosses 35 bridges and two tunnels and never exceeds a gentle grade.

  • Cass Scenic Railroad

    A state park railroad running restored Shay geared steam locomotives on former logging grade from Cass to Whittaker and Bald Knob. The company town of Cass, built in 1901, holds rental cottages.

  • Green Bank Observatory

    Home of the Green Bank Telescope, the largest fully steerable radio telescope in the world, inside the National Radio Quiet Zone. Cell service and wireless are restricted for miles around the site.

Seneca State Forest: what people ask

Where should I stay near Seneca State Forest?
We're still adding properties near Seneca State Forest. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Marlinton, Cass and Durbin.
What is there to do near Seneca State Forest?
Seneca State Forest is a good base for hiking, fishing, hunting, stargazing and kayaking and canoeing. Greenbrier River Trail, Cass Scenic Railroad and Green Bank Observatory are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Seneca State Forest?
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 Seneca State Forest?
Marlinton, Cass and Durbin are all good alternatives if Seneca State Forest is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Seneca State Forest?
Greenbrier River Trail, Snowshoe Mountain Resort and Greenbrier River are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.