Canaan Valley Resort State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-866-4121
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Tucker County, about 22 miles east of Elkins, Canaan Valley Resort State Park covers about 5,807 acres.
Visitors come for golf, swimming, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 18 miles of trails. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The campground is open spring through fall, weather permitting.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Fees apply to lodging, camping, pools and activities.
Statewide fee rule from West Virginia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- WV State Parks reservations (Inntopia-based, reservations.wvstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Select cabins are pet-friendly, but make sure to check regulations before bringing your furry friends along for the ride.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: Campgrounds are open on a first-come, first-serve basis through October 31. Canaan Valley Resort State Park’s campground features 34 paved, wooded sites with full hookups, and laundry and shower facilities with all the amenities of the resort right at your fingertips. West Virginia State Park campgrounds reservations are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year. Campgrounds are open on a first-come, first-serve basis through October 31. | — | Canaan Valley Resort State Park’s campground features 34 paved, wooded sites with full hookups, and laundry and shower facilities with all the amenities of the resort right at your fingertips.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Canaan Valley Resort State Park’s campground features 34 paved, wooded sites with full hookups, and laundry and shower facilities with all the amenities of the resort right at your fingertips.
West Virginia State Park campgrounds reservations are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year. Campgrounds are open year-round.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodge: 160 units
- Cabins
- Event and Meeting Space
- Cabins: 23 units
Lodge
Canaan Valley Resort State Park’s modern lodge features 160 guest rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant, café, lounge, wireless Internet, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and a health spa. Visit canaanresort.com for reservations.
Cabins
Canaan Valley Resort offers two- three- and four-bedroom cabins and cottages with easy access to all the amenities the resort has to offer. Visit canaanresort.com for reservations.
Event and Meeting Space
The state park offers more than 25,000 square feet of venue space just for your event. From banquets to weddings and conferences and business meeting, you can’t go wrong with Canaan.
Cabins
Canaan Valley Resort State Park has 23 cabins and cottages with two, three or four bedrooms. Select cabins are pet-friendly, but make sure to check regulations before bringing your furry friends along for the ride. Optional maid service is also available for your convenience.
Things to do
BikingCampingFishingGeocachingGolfHikingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Knob Trail | — | Most Difficult | Access is at the top of the chair lift or ski area overflow parking lot. The trail ascends through meadows full of birds and butterflies to the top of Bald Knob (elevation 4,308 feet), offering a panoramic view of Canaan Valley. Distance: 2.5-mile segment Difficulty: Most Difficult |
| Blackwater River Trail | — | Easy | This trail begins at the golf course parking lot, following the Blackwater River and passing through mixed northern hardwood stands and some of the largest big-toothed aspen in the park. Distance: 1-mile loop Difficulty: Easy |
| Monarch Trail | — | Easy | This trail can be accessed via Back Hollow Trail. Monarch butterfiles are drawn to the patches of milkweed in the open fields. Distance: .25-mile segment Difficulty: Easy |
| Railroad Grade Trail | 2.5 mi | Easy to Difficult | Access points are the Cabin Area and Middle Ridge Trail. The trail follows the base of Canaan Mountain, passing through a hardwood forest and crossing several small streams. Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Easy to Difficult |
| Back Hollow Trail | 3 mi | Easy to Difficult | The trail winds through open meadows and connects the Main Lodge and Cabin Area with the Nature Center. Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy to Difficult |
| Club Run Trail | — | More difficult | The trail begins at the Cabin Area and follows a section of the Club Run tributary of the Blackwater River. The terrain of mixed forest shrub swamp wetland showcases a variety of wildflowers. Distance: 1-mile loop Difficulty: More difficult |
| Ridge Top Trail | — | Easy | This trail connects Club Run and Middle Ridge trails. Distance: .125-mile loop Difficulty: Easy |
| Middle Ridge Trail | — | More difficult | This trail begins at Balsam Swamp Overlook. Its open meadows and forest edge provide a good location for birdwatching. Distance: 2.5-mile loop Difficulty: More difficult |
| Deer Run Trail | — | More difficult | This self-guided, interpretive trail within the Wildlife Observation Area can be accessed at the Main Lodge or Campground. Distance: 1.5-mile segment Difficulty: More difficult |
| Abe Run Trail | — | Easy | Many “nursery trees” can be seen along this trail that forms a loop off the Deer Run Trail. Distance: .75-mile segment Difficulty: Easy |
| Mill Run Trail | — | Easy | This loop is an offshoot of Deer Run Trail and includes benches overlooking the wet meadow. Distance: 1-mile loop Difficulty: Easy |
Trail descriptions from the park
Need to spend some quality time with nature? Explore Canaan Valley’s gorgeous views, wildflowers, and wildlife along 18 miles of trails. Check out the resort's Be Here Pocket Guide for trail descriptions, maps and more.
Additionally, The Allegheny Trail (ALT), a long distance trail, passes through a section of Canaan Valley Resort State Park. To learn more about the ALT, click here.
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Swimming
You deserve some fun in the sun! Canaan’s outdoor pool is open to guests to enjoy and unwind after some adventuring. Swimming lessons are also offered for a fee. Game courts are located right next to the pool for a quick break in the sun.
Fishing
During your stay at Canaan Valley Resort State Park, enjoy fishing at the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. But before you head out, make sure you purchase a current West Virginia fishing license, available at www.wvfish.com.
Fishing in Canaan Valley Resort State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Laundry
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 230 Main Lodge Rd
Davis, WV 26260 - Nearest town
- Elkins — about 22 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0241, -79.4655
- Phone
- 304-866-4121
- group@canaanresort.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 30, 2025
- West Virginia State Parks park finder: window.parks JSON embedded in the /parks/ page (WordPress page + park post with ACF meta)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology