Canaan Valley Resort State Park

When we arrived here three days ago there was a inch thick snow cover on the entire campground. That's probably why they don't turn the water on at the campsites until this weekend. There is running water in the bathhouses, showers and laundry area. Just not on the campsites or the dump station.

We used this campground to explore Seneca Rocks and Seneca Caverns, about 25 and 30 miles away respectively.

There was free WiFi at the lodge and there is plenty of seating in the lobby area to set up laptops to get some work done. The breakfast and lunch cafe had a fair selection of food at reasonable prices. The dinner restaurant and lounge was a bit pricey but had wonderful views out over Canaan Valley all the way up to sunset.

We visited this campground from 04/15/19 until 04/18/19.

I've camped at this campground for ten consecutive years. Canaan Valley Resort State Park is located at the head of the Canaan Valley at the headwaters of the Blackwater River. A gravel, well maintained, forest service road (FS 80) provides access to a Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge parking area near the hilltop that leads to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Blackbird Knob Trailhead. Dolly Sods is my favorite place in West Virginia with stunning scenery, rock formations, hardwoods, and alpine landscape alternating atop the Allegheny Plateau. There is easy access to Blackwater Falls State Park via Rt. 32. Hiking and backpacking opportunities in this area are endless.

We love this WVA state park! Great place to enjoy hiking and mountain biking. The Canaan Valley Ski area has chairlift rides in the summer.

The State Park has a new lodge with several dining options as well as a heated outdoor pool that is free to use for campers. (a $2 resort fee is charged per day, but we thought this is a great value)
All sites have 30/50 electric/water and sewer.
The lodge has free wifi and plans are underway to add wifi to the campground office.