Dolly Sods Wilderness Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The trail from the Bear Rocks Trailhead meanders its way through the high bog that makes up the northern part of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. This was taken at the start of a two day backpacking #adventure.
The trail from the Bear Rocks Trailhead meanders its way through the high bog that makes up the northern part of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. This was taken at the start of a two day backpacking #adventure.
Dolly Sods in WV. Hard to get to but the views are great. Well worth the trouble.
North Fork River great trout fishing
Such a beautiful view of West Virginias rolling hills!

Where to stay in Dolly Sods Wilderness Area

Panorama of canaan valley mountains in Blackwater falls state park in West Virginia during colorful autumn fall season with yellow foliage on trees, rock cliff at Lindy Point

Old Timberline

Old Timberline might not have many top sights, but Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Old Timberline
Aerial view of Blackwater Falls with the autumn forest around in State Park in West Virginia

Northface

Though Northface may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Timberline Four Season Resort and Canaan Valley.

Northface
The Hermitage Inn and Taphouse

The Hermitage Inn and Taphouse

2.5 out of 5
203 Virginia Ave Petersburg WV
Fully refundable
The price is ₹11,978 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹11,978
₹14,086 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Petersburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was ok. Selection of muffins, bagels and cereal. Some fruit- bananas, oranges, apples. Coffee and a variety of tea.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Hermitage Inn and Taphouse
The Inn at Canaan

The Inn at Canaan

2.5 out of 5
6526 Appalachian Highway Davis WV
Stay at this motel in Davis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
The pool was clean, and the hot tub was hot. Lots of kids in the pool, but plenty of room for everyone. Ate at the Lounge. Prices a little high, steak $44, but food was good. Very disappointed that the shuttle to and from the ski resort was not running. We'd planned to use that, but driving over ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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The Inn at Canaan
Abrams Creek Center

Abrams Creek Center

2 out of 5
166 Abrams Creek Dr. Elk Garden WV
The price is ₹4,282 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹4,282
₹6,947 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Elk Garden. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Popular attraction Wolf Den Run State Park is located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Cabin was great. It was very cold outside but the heater worked and made the room comfortable in about an hour. Staff was very helpful. Setting was beautiful.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Abrams Creek Center
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Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

3 out of 5
5127 Eads Mill Rd Princeton WV
Stay at this golf cabin in Princeton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
Sheets were not cleaned. No toilet tissue at all !!! No coffee. Not as advertised at all. Lots of broken things inside.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

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Popular places to visit

Timberline Four Season Resort

Hit the slopes in Davis with a visit to Timberline Four Season Resort. Discover the waterfalls and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Timberline Four Season Resort

Sand Run Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sand Run Lake during your travels in Davis. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the ski slopes.

Sand Run Lake

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