Elkins - Randolph County, West Virginia

Elkins-Randolph County Tourism – Authentic by Nature

West Virginia is home to the fourth largest national forest in the Northeast – the lush, dense Monongahela National Forest. For many reasons, the city of Elkins in Randolph County has made a name for itself as the “Base Camp of the Mon.”

Elkins is a vibrant, small city nestled below the beautiful backdrop of the Allegheny Mountains. The city has a variety of unique restaurants and bars, all offering something different from the other, including live music. The downtown area is quaint, small, and concentrated, making it perfect to stretch your legs. Specialty shops are dotted throughout main street. 

Elkins is the home base to many outdoor recreation opportunities and a designated Mon Forest Town. Located on the edge of the Monongahela National Forest, in seconds you can experience stunning year-round scenery, abundant plant and animal life, country roads, and some of the most iconic natural attractions in West Virginia. Pristine paths and crystal-clear streams are perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, and cross-country skiing. Explore our family-friendly bike paths and ride our curvy mountain motorcycle routes. The Elkins Depot also houses the Welcome Center and Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad excursion train rides. Because of the diverse landscape, you’ll find some of the best fly-fishing rivers that wind their way through the mountains and valleys in the county.

When you’re finished playing in the forest, there isn’t anything like relaxing and recharging in one of our cabin rentals overlooking a river or breathing in the mountain air at one of our twenty-five campgrounds. Elkins has plenty of brand-named hotels if that’s more like your comfort style. When we say there are options for every traveler, we truly mean it. So, what are you waiting for? Stay and unwind in Elkins, the Base Camp of the Mon Forest.