Canaan Valley Resort State Park - United States
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Best time to visit Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Late June through early October is the prime window for RV travel, with warm valley days, cool nights, and open campground facilities. Fall foliage in late September and early October is a highlight, thanks to the park's high elevation and northern hardwood forest. Winter brings reliable snow and draws skiers to the resort, though RV campers should expect cold nights and limited hookups. Spring can be muddy and wet, as trails on the nearby Canaan Mountain plateau are known to drain poorly.
Campground closed; ski season at the resort.
Campground closed; winter conditions.
Campground typically closed; snow possible.
Shoulder season; campground opening dates vary, trails wet and muddy.
Campground open; cool nights, wildflowers.
Mild summer days, rhododendron in bloom.
Peak season; reserve sites early.
Peak season; afternoon thunderstorms common.
Early fall color at higher elevations.
Peak foliage; freezing nights possible.
Campground closing; early snow possible.
Campground closed; ski season underway.
Things to do at Canaan Valley Resort State Park
- Hike the Allegheny Trail to Blackwater Falls ModerateRV parking available
The Allegheny Trail links Canaan Valley Resort State Park with Blackwater Falls State Park across Canaan Mountain. This 5 mile section runs from Blackwater Falls State Park to Canaan Valley State Park, with the section from the Canaan Loop Road to Canaan Valley State Park often called the Canaan-Blackwater Cross-country Ski Trail. RVers can use the park's day-use lots as a base and shuttle or hike out-and-back. fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/recreation/canaan-mountain-backcountry
- Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge EasyRV parking available
The refuge adjoins the state park and protects one of the largest high-elevation wetland complexes in the central Appalachians. Boardwalks and gravel roads provide wildlife viewing opportunities for deer, beaver, and migrating waterfowl, with pullouts suitable for larger vehicles.
- Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing ModerateRV parking available
Canaan Valley Resort operates the state's ski area inside the park, and the valley is a hub for Nordic skiing. The Canaan Mountain area is easily accessed from Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls State Parks, both of which offer rentals and skiing information. fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/recreation/cross-country-skiing
- Plantation Trail (Canaan Mountain) Strenuous
Plantation Trail is the main east-west route across the Canaan Mountain plateau near the park. The 8.0 mile Plantation Trail is the major trail on Canaan Mountain, it starts 2.2 miles south of the Blackwater bridge in Davis on Route 32 and cuts Canaan Mountain in half, running southwesterly until it hits the Canaan Loop Road, and approximate hiking time is 3.5-4.5 hours. Expect wet, muddy sections even in summer. fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=7020&actid=51
- Golf at Canaan Valley Resort
The park's 18-hole mountain golf course is open to the public and sits directly inside the resort complex. The clubhouse has ample parking suitable for tow vehicles, and carts and rentals are available on site.
- Bald Knob Scenic Chairlift EasyRV parking available
The resort's chairlift runs seasonally to Bald Knob, one of the highest points in the valley, for panoramic Allegheny views. It is a low-effort way for RV travelers to reach a high summit without a long hike.
- Mountain Biking on Canaan Mountain ModerateRV parking available
Trails on the plateau adjacent to the park are popular with mountain bikers. Many of the trails are great for mountain bikes, but please use discretion on wet trails to avoid environmental damage. fs.usda.gov/r09/monongahela/recreation/canaan-mountain-backcountry
- Blackwater Falls Day Trip
Blackwater Falls State Park is a short drive from Canaan Valley and features a 57-foot waterfall on the Blackwater River. Overlooks have paved paths and large parking areas that accommodate trucks with trailers and smaller motorhomes.
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Canaan Valley Resort State Park, WV, United States
How to get to Canaan Valley Resort State Park
The park is near Davis, West Virginia, off State Route 32 in the Allegheny Highlands. Elkins is roughly an hour south by car, Morgantown is about two hours northwest, and Washington, D.C. is roughly a three to four hour drive east. RV drivers should plan for steep mountain grades on WV-32 and US-33 and for narrow, winding two-lane roads in the surrounding national forest, and should avoid forest roads such as the Canaan Loop Road, where the road is good for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and driving is permitted, although you should exercise caution, especially when in a low-clearance vehicle. The nearest commercial airports for fly-and-rent trips are Morgantown (MGW) and Pittsburgh (PIT).
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