Description: The historic Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening, near a small pond and Camp Five Run. The cabins are secluded and offer a quiet retreat for all who visit. Location: The Middle Mountain Cabins are located adjacent to the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. The cabins are located off Forest Road #14. A combination lock is used on the access road gate. Directions: From the south, access the cabins from State Route #28. Turn onto FR #14, five miles east of Bartow. Follow FR #14 north for 12 miles to the gated entrance.

Pond at Middle Mtn Cabins

From Elkins or Harman, follow State Route #33. Turn south on Forest Route #14 at Wymer (14.6 miles east of Elkins). Continue south on FR #14 for 18.2 miles to the entrance road to the cabins, which is marked by a sign. Open gated road with the combination provided by the Greenbrier Ranger District and proceed ¼ mile to cabin site.

Facilities:

Rented as a single unit, Middle Mountain Cabins includes a main cabin with a kitchen, and two sleeping cabins. The rate is the same whether one or all of the cabins are used. All cabins have fireplaces. Firewood is available on site. There is no water in the cabin, but an outside handpump for drinking water is available. One vault toilet is located on site. There is no electric available.

Each sleeping cabin contains two sets of bunk beds, while the main cabin contains one full size bed for a total capacity of ten people.

The kitchen cabin includes a gas stove and refrigerator, kitchen cabinets, a table and six chairs, two lounge chairs, some pots, pans, dishes and silverware.

Visitors to the cabin should bring the following: matches/lighter, ax, small saw, bedding, lanterns for each cabin, flashlights, food, ice chests, and personal gear. Food should be protected as field mice and bears can be frequent visitors.

Attractions:

Laurel Fork Wilderness - there are several trails within the wilderness area. They offer more challenge. These trails are not signed. Maps and compasses are recommended in the Wilderness areas. No bicycles are allowed in the wilderness area.

Hiking: There are several other trails in and around the cabin site:

High Falls of Cheat Trail # 345 is 2.9 miles long and accesses the beautiful falls.

Beulah Trail # 310 is 4.1 miles long.

County Line Trail #311 is 4.1 miles long.

Lynn Knob Trail #317 is 3.9 miles

Span Oak Trail #321 is 3.7 miles long.

Burner Mountain Trail # 322 is 3.6 miles.

East Fork Trail # 365 is 8.0 miles long.

The Allegheny Trial # 701 spans many districts on the Monongahela NF

West Fork Rail Trail #312 is an old railroad grade and runs along the West Fork of the Greenbrier River.

Fishing: Fishing is popular on the Cheat, Glady Fork, Shavers Fork, and West and East Forks of the Greenbrier River. Lake fishing is popular at Spruce Knob Lake and Buffalo Lake. A state fishing license, National Forest Stamp, and trout stamp are required. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements.

Fees: There is a fee for use of the cabins. See Recreation Site Information.

Reservable: Reservations can be made online or by calling (877) 444-6777.

Notes:

Check-in time is 2 p.m.
Check-out time is 12 p.m.

More information on these cabins is available through the Greenbrier Ranger District, PO Box 67, Bartow WV 24920 (304)456-3335.