Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- wvstateparks.com304-456-4300
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Pocahontas County, about 35 miles south of Elkins, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park covers about 383 acres.
Popular activities here are historic sites, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
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 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
8 A.M. to 6 P.M.
April 28 – October 31
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
'Dogs and cats are the only pets permitted in state parks and forests. Pets must be leashed and restrained.' Select cabins are pet-friendly, varying by park.
Statewide rule from West Virginia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Cabins and lodging
- Renovated Company Housing
Renovated Company Housing
Go back in time and stay in one of Cass’ historic, two-story company houses. The 23 company houses have been refurbished and can sleep anywhere from four to 14 people. They feature bathrooms and fully-equipped kitchens, television and WiFi, cooking utensils, tableware, towels, dishcloths and linens. Houses are heated for winter rentals and two houses are disability accessible.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCampingFishingGeocachingHikingHuntingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
Take in the view and get some exercise while you’re at it! Walking tours of the Historic Town of Cass are led Tuesday through Sunday at noon and 4 p.m. If you're looking to hike or bike a trail, a portion of the Greenbrier River Trail can be easily accessed from the park.
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Boating and paddling
Folks may not know that Cass has one and two person kayaks available for rent. Floating the river from Cass is best done in the spring and early fall. Water levels must be at 4 feet. Check flow rate before making your reservation.
Visitors at Cass may also consider visiting and paddling at Watoga State Park's 11-acre lake! Rentals are available.
Fishing
Fishing in the waters around Cass is one of the park’s most popular activities. The area of Spruce and the Shaver's Fork of the Cheat River are known as some of the premier fishing areas in the state.
The Greenbrier River is located just in front of the Cass Company Store and within walking distance of all of the Cass Company houses.
The Greenbrier River is an excellent place to catch trout and smallmouth bass. There are four spring stockings in the Greenbrier River that start at Cass Company Store and continue four miles down the trail.
You'll find fishing license information, stocking programs and other angling information at www.wvfish.com
Fishing in Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 12363 Cass Road
Cass, WV 24927 - Nearest town
- Elkins — about 35 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.4125, -79.9019
- Phone
- 304-456-4300
- cassrailroadsp@wv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- West Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 2, 2026
- 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)
- Photo: Mcintosh and seymour.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Hallcp
“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