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Where to stay near Summit Bechtel Reserve

The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a 10,000-acre Scouting America high-adventure base and jamboree site near Glen Jean in Fayette County. It has zip lines, a large BMX and mountain bike complex, climbing walls and one of the biggest challenge course systems in the country. Beckley, Oak Hill and Fayetteville hold the lodging that fills during jamboree and summer camp weeks.

Places to stay near Summit Bechtel Reserve

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Where should you stay near Summit Bechtel Reserve?

Summit Bechtel Reserve has no lodging of its own, so visitors stay in the surrounding towns and drive in.

Summit Bechtel Reserve is known for its campgrounds, cabins and hotels. Until listings go live here, Beckley, Oak Hill and Fayetteville are the closest places to stay.

Where it is
Summit Bechtel Reserve, Fayette County, West Virginia
Also worth a look
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
What people do here
Ziplining, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting

Nearby attractions

  • New River Gorge Bridge

    A steel arch bridge carrying US 19 for 3,030 feet across the New River Gorge, 876 feet above the water. It opened in 1977 and is the site of Bridge Day each October.

  • Thurmond

    A former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway town on the New River with a restored 1904 depot that serves as a park visitor center. Amtrak still stops here by request.

  • Tamarack Marketplace

    A juried craft marketplace beside the West Virginia Turnpike at Beckley, selling work by West Virginia artisans. It also holds galleries, a food court and live demonstration studios.

Things to do

Where to stay for zipliningWhere to stay for mountain bikingWhere to stay for rock climbingWhere to stay for hikingWhere to stay for rafting trips

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Summit Bechtel Reserve: what people ask

Where do families stay when visiting the Summit Bechtel Reserve?
Beckley has the largest supply of hotels about 20 minutes away. Oak Hill, Mount Hope and Fayetteville have cabins and vacation rentals closer to the gate.
Is the Summit Bechtel Reserve open to the public?
Public access is limited to scheduled programs and events rather than daily drop-in visits. Check the reserve calendar before planning a trip around it.
Where should I stay near Summit Bechtel Reserve?
We're still adding properties near Summit Bechtel Reserve. In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Beckley, Oak Hill and Fayetteville.
What is there to do near Summit Bechtel Reserve?
Summit Bechtel Reserve is a good base for ziplining, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking and whitewater rafting. New River Gorge Bridge, Thurmond and Tamarack Marketplace are all within a short drive.
When is the best time to visit Summit Bechtel Reserve?
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 Summit Bechtel Reserve?
Beckley, Oak Hill, Fayetteville and Lansing are all good alternatives if Summit Bechtel Reserve is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.
What else is near Summit Bechtel Reserve?
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Glade Springs Resort are all close by, and each has its own page with places to stay nearby.

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