Parsons / Thomas / Davis / Canaan Valley
So much to see and do nearby.
The best resource: www.CanaanValley.org -- by Tucker County Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce. Things to do, lodging, eateries, brewpubs, etc. sorted by our 4 towns -- Thomas / Davis / Canaan Valley and Parsons.
Also check out Blackwater Outdoor Adventures in St. George nearby -- for tubing / canoe / kayaking rental and transportation adventures:
https://www.blackwateroutdoors.com/
Hike, Bike, Rollerblade & Swim
Brooklyn Heights Road is a dead end river road that was recently paved. Perfect for biking and rollerblading.
Fernow Experimental Forest
About a mile from camp towards Parsons, this spectacular preserve included gorgeous Elklick Run (creek) filled with waterfalls and shallow swim areas, a gorgeous road to hike or bike and just stunning creek valley scenery.
Dryfork River
Swim, fish, snorkel, kayak, canoe, tube
4 miles of wilderness deadend river road along the Dryfork. Plenty of parking areas and access to the river below off of Brooklyn Heights Rd.
Enjoy crossing over the Hendricks Swinging Bridge just half a miles walk from camp.
OtterCreek Wilderness Area
OtterCreek Wilderness Area is best accessed across the river by car.... drive back into Parsons and go up through the villages of Hambleton and Hendricks and a few miles past, off of Rt. 72, you will see parking for OtterCreek. Another beautiful swinging bridge and miles of spectacular hiking along OtterCreek.