Bowden Cabins is conveniently situated in an area near many popular attractions.

The Elkins Train Depot which is located in downtown Elkins is a short 10 minute drive from our location.

Randolph County has some of the best hiking trails in WV.
There is a great family friendly path that is a 5 minute drive from the cabin. It takes you from the Shavers Fork River down into Stuart's Recreation area.

For the more experienced hiker Otter Creek Wilderness is located 20 minutes from our cabin and it offers over 40 miles of hiking trails. A map is a necessity for these trails.

If you're up for a short drive before your hike then try Gaudineer Scenic Area or Spruce Knob Lake (which is also the highest point in WV). Both of these places are about an hour from our cabin.

These are just a few examples of the many trails Randolph County has to offer.

Shavers Fork River is located within walking distance from all of our rentals. The Shavers Fork and Cheat rivers offer some of the best trout fishing in WV. Trout fishing starts in January every year.

If you're looking to hit the slopes we're located 30 minutes from Canaan Valley Resort and 45 minutes from Snowshoe Mountain resort. Both resorts offer a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating.

If you're interested in visiting some of the beautiful waterfalls in the area then Blackwater Falls and Elakala Falls are both 40 minutes from our location.

Bickles Knob Observation tower is a 15 minute drive from our location and the drive there is very beautiful.