Mid-Ohio Valley · Roane County

Places to stay in Spencer, West Virginia

Spencer is the seat of Roane County, with about 2,200 residents, on the Spring Fork of the Little Kanawha River. Charles Fork Lake is just outside town and Heritage Days fills the courthouse square each Labor Day weekend. Charleston is an hour or so southeast, and Parkersburg the same to the northwest.

Places to stay in Spencer, WV

We're still adding properties in Spencer, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Elizabeth , Grantsville and Ripley .

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Where should you stay in Spencer, WV?

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

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

Also worth a look
Elizabeth, Grantsville, Ripley, Glenville
What people do here
Fishing, Boating, Hunting, Hiking

Nearby attractions

  • North Bend Rail Trail

    A 72 mile rail trail from Wolf Summit to Parkersburg on the former Baltimore and Ohio main line, passing through 10 tunnels and over 36 bridges. Cairo and Ellenboro are the main trailside towns.

When it gets busy

Events that affect lodging near Spencer
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.

Spencer: what people ask

Where should I stay in Spencer, WV?
We're still adding properties in Spencer, WV. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Elizabeth, Grantsville and Ripley.
What is there to do in Spencer, WV?
Spencer is a good base for fishing, boating, hunting and hiking. North Bend Rail Trail is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Spencer?
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 Spencer?
Elizabeth, Grantsville, Ripley and Glenville are all good alternatives if Spencer is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.