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
The price is Rp2.191.509 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp2.191.509
Rp2.577.126 total
23 Mar - 24 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! (229 reviews)
Very clean, staff very friendly. Nice continental breakfast

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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! (837 reviews)
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff were very pleasant. Would have rated as excellent if there was protein in the breakfast offering, but there was only carbs and sugar. Also, the bathroom fan in the room below was unacceptably loud in our room.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp870.406 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp870.406
Rp1.368.308 total
19 Mar - 20 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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Abrams Creek Center

Abrams Creek Center

2 out of 5
166 Abrams Creek Dr. Elk Garden WV
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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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