Potomac Highlands · Hardy County

Places to stay in Wardensville, West Virginia

Wardensville is a town in eastern Hardy County on Route 55, a short drive from the Virginia line. It is the first West Virginia town most travelers reach on the drive west from northern Virginia, and its main street has been rebuilt around a farm market, bakery and outfitter businesses. Lost River State Park is well under an hour southwest.

Places to stay in Wardensville, WV

We're still adding properties in Wardensville, WV.

In the meantime, you can also browse places to stay in Lost River , Mathias and Moorefield .

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Where should you stay in Wardensville, WV?

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

Wardensville is known for its cabins, vacation rentals and bed and breakfasts. Until listings go live here, Lost River, Mathias and Moorefield are the closest places to stay.

Also worth a look
Lost River, Mathias, Moorefield, Romney
What people do here
Hiking, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Birding

Nearby attractions

  • Cacapon Resort State Park

    A 6,000 acre resort park south of Berkeley Springs with a lodge, cabins, a Robert Trent Jones golf course and a swimming lake. It is about 100 miles from Washington, DC.

Wardensville: what people ask

Where should I stay in Wardensville, WV?
Most stays here are cabins and vacation rentals in the surrounding hollows, plus a small number of inns in town. Lost River and Mathias, well under an hour southwest, hold the next concentration of cabins.
How far is Wardensville from Washington, DC?
About 100 miles, roughly two hours by way of I-66 and Route 55, which makes it one of the closest West Virginia mountain towns to the DC area.
What is there to do in Wardensville, WV?
Wardensville is a good base for hiking, fishing, mountain biking and birding. Cacapon Resort State Park is the main draw nearby, a short drive from town.
When is the best time to visit Wardensville?
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 Wardensville?
Lost River, Mathias, Moorefield and Romney are all good alternatives if Wardensville is fully booked. Each location has its own page with details on available listings.