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OFF-CAMPUS LODGING OPTIONS
This list is prepared by the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins
College as a service for its participants. Please note that Augusta is
in no way responsible for reservations made at these accommodations.
Requests are filled on a first come, first served basis. Call early (at
least 30 days) for best results.
Alpine Lodge:
Adjacent to National Forest and Federal Wilderness Area, Rt. 33, Bowden,
11 miles east of Elkins. Restaurant/Pub, private pond and trails.
304-636-1470
www.neumedia.net/~zeb/lodge/main.htm
Cheat River Lodge:
Rt. 33, Elkins. 7.6 miles from campus. Restaurant adjacent. Lodge rooms,
cottages, cabins, fireplaces, hot tubs. Extended stay discounts
available (90 day advance request advisable).
304-636-2301
www.cheatriverlodge.com.
Days Inn:
Elkins, approx. 1.4 miles from campus. Kids under 12 free; 304-637-4667
or 800-329-7466.
www.elkinsdaysinn.com
Econo Lodge:
Rt. 33, Elkins. 1.4 miles from campus. Pool, whirlpool, A/C, cable TV;
304-636-5311 or 800-553-2666. Call local number to request special
Augusta rates.
Elkins Motor Lodge:
Harrison Ave, Elkins. Half-mile from campus. 1863 Tavern Restaurant.
Call for information and special
Augusta rates,
304-636-1400, 1-877-636-1863.
www.wvweb.com/elkinsmotorlodge
Graceland Inn & Conference Center:
On-campus facility, affiliated with Davis & Elkins College's Hospitality
& Tourism Management Program. A/C, TV, private baths. Call 800-624-3157
or 304-637-1600 for reservations with
special Augusta rates.
www.gracelandinn.com
Holiday Inn Express: 50 Martin Street (just off Railroad Avenue).
Handicap accessible. Very near campus. Indoor pool, whirlpool, guest
self-laundry, on-site fitness center, coffee maker, complimentary
breakfast. Local number (304) 630-2266. Reservations by phone
(800-HOLIDAY (800-465-4329) or online
at
www.ichotelsgroup.com.
Super 8 Motel:
350 Beverly Pike. A/C, HBO, Super Star Breakfast, & handicap access;
304-636-6500 or 800-800-8000. Call local number for special
Augusta rates.
BED & BREAKFASTS
The Post House B&B:
306 Robert E. Lee Ave, Elkins. 1.5 miles from campus. Call for
special
Augusta rates
on 6-night stays [not open in April]. Contact JoAnn Post Barlow at
304-636-1792.
Tunnel Mountain B&B:
Rt. 1, Box 59-1, Elkins. Old Rt. 33, 5 miles from campus. Special
rates for
Augusta participants.
Private baths. Rooms limited, so reserve early. Call Anne or Paul Beardslee, 304-636-1684 or 888-211-9123,
www.bbonline.com/wv/tunnel/.
http://www.virtualcities.com/ons/wv/z/wvz3601.htm
CABINS and HOUSES
Carya Refuge is a beautiful 3 bedroom chalet surrounded by the
gorgeous Monongahela National Forest in Tucker County, WV. It is
located about 20 miles (30 minutes) from Elkins. Located on Texas
Mountain, it is peaceful and quiet.
www.geocities.com/caryarefuge/
Cheat Mountain Inn: 17 miles south of Elkins, Route 219/250,
Huttonsville. Two-bedroom cabin with full amenities, including living
room, equipped kitchen, dining room, family room with fooseball table,
two bathrooms. Cable TV/VCR, stereo, outdoor grill, and wrap-around
deck overlooking the beautiful Cheat Mountain range. Sleeps 6-10. Major
credit cards accepted. Special Augusta rates. Contact Ed and Carole
Daniels at 304-335-6485 or email
cheatmountaintouring@yahoo.com.
Cheat River
Campground:
7 miles east of Elkins on Shavers Fork River. Fully equipped House:
Fireplace, TV, hot tub: Cheat River Campground supports the West
Virginia Rivers Coalition and the Shavers Fork Coalition.
Weekly discounts. 304-636-1557.
Deerfield
Village Resort:
similar to townhouses, including full kitchen. 304-866-4698 or
1-800-342-3217
www.deerfieldwv.com
Linger In:
Rt. 219 & 250, Huttonsville. 18 miles from campus. One newly renovated
turn-of-the-century house available for family or group that includes a
completely equipped kitchen, 2 baths, six bedrooms, cable TV/VCR, heated
pool. 304-335-4434 .
www.bbonline.com/wv/lingerin/
The Lodge:
3 miles East of Elkins off Route 33
on Kelly Mountain Road. 304-635-0300.
www.lodgeatkellymtn.com
Lower Cheat
Land Company:
10 minutes from Elkins. Five riverside cabins, each with fireplace,
washer/dryer, & outdoor spa. Enjoy hiking and fishing. Special rates
for 5 or more nights. For more information call 304-636-9220,
lowercheatland@countryroadswv.com,
www.wvhome.com/lclc.
Marian's
Guest House:
731
Harrison Ave, Elkins. 1/2 mile from campus. Sleeping rooms, no meals, no
cooking. Weekly rates. Call Marian McCaskie at 304-636-1753.
Mountain
Retreat:
Rt. 32 N., Harman. 22 miles east of Elkins. One large 5-bedroom home
and a 3-bedroom cabin. Each available for a family or group. Call for
special rates and group info. Contact Lester or Mary Beth Lind at
304-227-4427 or PO Box 266, Harman, WV 26270.
www.neumedia.net/~lmlind.
Revelle's
River Resort:
PO Box 96,
Bowden, WV 26254. 9 miles east of Elkins. Fully contained camping and
tent sites, fully equipped cottages, hot showers, water & electric on
sites with sewerage, laundry facilities and camp store. River Car
Restaurant. Pool, guided trail rides, scenic train rides& stocked trout
fishing. Clubhouse w/large deck for groups/dinners. Ask about
special
Augusta
discount.
Contact Nancy Ryan or James Bazzle at 304-636-0023 or 877-988-2267.
www.revelles.com.
Riverside
Retreat:
Old 33, 6.5 miles from campus, Cottage on the river with a full kitchen.
Weekly Discounts. Call Anne or Paul Beardslee, 304-636-1684 or
888-211-9123,
www.bbonline.com/wv/tunnel/.
Roads End:
Rt. 2, Box 429, Parsons. Rt. 219, 16 miles north of Elkins. One
3-bedroom house with a spacious great room, fireplace and large kitchen
available for a family or group (sleeps 12). Located in a secluded vale.
304-478-4929 or 304-338-2517.
CAMPGROUNDS
Alpine
Shores Campground:
Along Shavers Fork at Bowden. 33 E & Corridor H, 8 miles east of Elkins.
Trailer & tent sites. Electric, water, & sewer hook-up. Enclosed
pavilion. 304-636-4311.
Cheat River
Campground:
7.5 miles from Elkins. Route 33 East from Elkins to Faulkner Rd. exit.
Turn left on Faulkner Rd. and follow signs. Clean restrooms, hot
showers, river swimming and fishing. Special
Augusta
rates.
Trailer & tent sites. Full hook-up; 304-636-3624,
www.neumedia.net/lynnb.
Elkins
Jellystone Park:
Bowden. 7
miles east of Elkins. 150 sites. Trailer, RV. Stocked trout fishing.
Large pull thru sites with complete hook-ups and cable. Ask about
Augusta
discount.
304-636-0023 or 877-988-2267.
Pegasus Farm Campground: 2
miles south of Elkins. The farm is musician friendly with live music
most weekends. The 40-acre Farm offers a brand new bath house, full
RV hookups with 50amp service, as well as two stationary
tour buses with fully-equipped kitchens and hardwood floors (one bus
sleeps 6, the other sleeps 4). Tent camping is encouraged with 25 acres set aside for
tents. Reservations required for RV sites and stationary tour bus
rentals. No reservations are
needed for tent camping.
www.pegasusfarmcampground.com
or call 1-800-768-2087.
Revelle's
River Resort:
PO Box 96,
Bowden, WV 26254. 9 miles east of Elkins. Fully contained camping and
tent sites, fully equipped cottages, hot showers, water & electric on
sites with sewerage, laundry facilities and camp store. River Car
Restaurant. Pool, guided trail rides, scenic train rides& stocked trout
fishing. Clubhouse w/large deck for groups/dinners. Ask about
Augusta
discount.
Contact Nancy Ryan or James Bazzle at 304-636-0023 or 877-988-2267.
www.revelles.com
Stuart
Recreation Area:
Monongahela
National Forest, Old RT 33, 7 miles east of Elkins. Tent or contained
camping, bathhouse, water. Electrical hook-ups. Golden Age and Golden
Access special rates. 2 week camping limit. Call the US Forest Service
at 877-444-6777 for reservations and information or visit
www.reserveusa.com.
Note that although the gates are locked at night, campers are given a
key for late night access.
Tygart
Valley Campground:
On the Tygart Valley River at Rt. 1, Box 25B, Huttonsville.
Twenty-three miles south of Elkins. Water & electric hook-up, restrooms,
showers, store, dump station, and near-by horse stables,. Also
mini-lodges and duplex cabin. Contact John Bell at 304-335-2997.
Contact the Randolph County
Convention & Visitors Bureau for additional information regarding Elkins
and the surrounding area; 800-422-3304 or 304-636-2717,
bpritt@randolphcountywv.com or
www.randolphcountywv.com.
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