Blackwater Falls is widely regarded as one of West Virginia’s most photographed spots, and for good reason. This 57-foot waterfall takes its name from the tinted water that cascades down. While the falls are the area’s main attraction, Blackwater Falls State Park has several attractions and things to do. The area also hosts weekly events, including group hikes, holiday events, get-togethers, and more.
Discover our Blackwater Falls cabins with hot tubs and the many things to do in Blackwater Falls below!
Blackwater Falls Cabins
Our cabins near Blackwater Falls are spacious, cozy, and include all of the features of home and then some. Relax by the stone fireplace, whip up a home-cooked meal in the full kitchen, and enjoy the picturesque scenery from the outdoor balcony of any of our West Virginia cabins.
Whether you’re visiting on a romantic honeymoon or spending a getaway with the family or friends, Harman’s has several cabins to fit your needs. Select from our 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom cabins, each providing similar and unique comforts. Each cabin includes a private outdoor hot tub and guests are only steps away from the North Fork River, on-site hiking trails, and much more.
Located in the Allegheny Mountains of the Monongahela National Forest, Dolly Sods is one of West Virginia’s most unique natural wonders. Reaching over 4,700 feet in elevation, Dolly Sods visitors will encounter a landscape of bogs, heaths, grassy meadows, and rocky plateaus. The area is home to miles of hiking trails and nature viewing spots.
Cabins Near Dolly Sods
After venturing the bogs, red spruce tree groves, and hiking trails of Dolly Sods, our cabins near Dolly Sods offer a spacious and cozy respite for all travelers.
Each of our 21 luxury cabins includes a beautiful stone fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with oven and stovetop, and picturesque views of the West Virginia wilderness from the outdoor balcony. Enjoy stargazing at night and lush forest views by day from the private outdoor hot tub included at each of our cabins near Dolly Sods.
Our cabin rentals come in several sizes, from one bedroom to four bedrooms. Whether you’re visiting with friends, family, or your significant other, we have the perfect cabin for you. Select from our West Virginia cabin rentals.
Things to Do in Dolly Sods
Hiking Trails
Dolly Sods has 47 miles of hiking trails and 19 trails total. Difficulty ranges from easy to difficult and distances range from about a quarter-mile to nearly six and a half miles long. You can expect to encounter old railroad grades and logging roads and some trails may require crossing a stream. Get more information about Dolly Sods hikes.
Birding and Nature Viewing
Dolly Sods is a prime location for viewing migrating raptors and thrushes. Visitors will also discover high-elevation warblers in the bogs and heaths of Dolly Sods. The diverse geography of the area welcomes foliage similar to that of northern Canada. From May through June, visitors can expect to find blooming laurel, azaleas, and rhododendrons. Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods also provides some of the best views in the state. Here, visitors will enjoy vistas of New Creek Mountain, North Fork Valley, and the North Fork Mountain Range.
The forests and mountains surrounding Harman’s are a birder’s paradise. From soaring Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons to backyard favorites such as Cardinals, Blue Birds, and Scarlet Tanagers to Wild Turkeys in our mountain vistas, we have some of the most isolated and beautiful birding sites in the state of West Virginia.
From your log cabin, you can watch eagles soar above Hopeville Canyon or feeding on trout in the North Fork River. Just a short hike from your cabin in North Fork Mountain you can experience the best bird watching West Virginia has to offer.
Nearby you can listen to the songs of warblers courting in dense evergreen forests atop the Allegheny Plateau, see woodpeckers scour the bark of oak trees for insects, wade through a high elevation fen to glimpse a bittern, or watch waterfowl resting on a migration stopover. These and many other natural wonders await even the casual bird watcher in West Virginia.
Birds are among the easiest wildlife to locate and study because they are relatively easy to find. Many are colorful or have songs which alert you to where they might be settled on a tree branch. Some travel in large groups, are active during the day and can be studied from a reasonable distance, sometimes even without binoculars.
West Virginia, with its temperate climate, diverse vegetation and dramatic topography, plays host to numerous species of birds throughout the year. In fact, there are 300 plus species of birds that inhabit the state during some portion of the year. More than 75 of these species are known to breed in the state, with the remainder being migrants that pass through or species that spend the winter here.
Late spring through early fall is when bird viewing opportunities are highest in the Mountain State. From April to July you can rise early and hear the songs of the various species that breed here. Fall and spring are good times to see birds migrating over major waterways and along mountain ridges. Even winter affords the bird watcher access to over 50 species that brave West Virginia’s rugged mountains.
A few of West Virginia best bird watching areas are nearby: Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Spruce Knob/Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area and Smoke Hole Recreation Area. Join us in the North Fork Mountain where sighting soaring birds is a daily event.
West Virginia State Bird – Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is an easily-spotted red bird from the eastern USA. The cardinal was named by early American settlers, after Catholic cardinals who dress in bright red robes. These birds are strongly territorial and have a loud, whistling song.
Anatomy:
The Northern Cardinal is 8-9 inches (20.5-23 cm) long and has a wingspread of 10 -12 inches (25-31 cm). It weighs from 1 to 2 ounces (28-57 gm). It has a short, wide bill. Males have brilliant red feathers, a tall head crest, a wide, red bill, and a black face. Females and juveniles are gray-olive above and paler below, with some deep red on the crest, wings, and tail, and a bright pink-to-orange bill.
Diet:
Cardinals eat seeds, insects, snails, and maple sap.
Nest and Eggs:
The Cardinal’s nests are bowl-like and made from grass and twigs. Nests are built in bushes. Eggs are whitish with brown and gray marking; females lay 2-5 eggs in each clutch (a set of eggs laid at one time).
