Attractions in Elkins, West Virginia

Historic Sites & Monuments

Camp Allegheny 304-636-1875
200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241
At an altitude of 4,400 feet, this camp established by Confederate forces in July 1861, was one of the highest of the Civil War. Because of its exposed conditions,... more info map
Camp Bartow 304-456-3335
USDA Forest Service P.O. Box 67, Elkins, WV 24920
Bartow
Following the reverses at Rich Mountain and Corrick's Ford, the Confederates established Camp Bartow. On October 3, 1861 the Battle of Greenbrier River occurred,... more info map

Cranberry Glades Botanical Area 304-653-4826
PO Box 110, Elkins, WV 24946
Richwood
Protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. Bogs are acidic wetlands more commonly found in the northern areas of this country and in Canada. more info map
Monongahela National Forest 304-636-1800
200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241
Recreation ranges from self reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping. There... more info map