Welcome to Randolph County
Surrounded by the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, Randolph County is a natural paradise that has long been a destination for travelers and adventurous outdoor enthusiasts. Here you will find charming communities that are rich in heritage, blessed with unparalleled beauty, and come alive with arts and festivals. We are truly Authentic by Nature.
Explore
You can feel the fresh mountain breeze in the lush Monongahela National Forest, discover the many museums and historic sites, or embrace the culture of a small Swiss village. Board a vintage excursion train, access miles of trout streams, rivers, and rail trails, or pitch a tent under the clear night sky. Your perfect day is found right here in Randolph County.
Explore Randolph County
Dine
Randolph County has an amazing array of non-chain, independent restaurants. Our restaurants range from Venezuelan to Appalachian, casual fine dining to down home country cooking. The restaurant scene goes well beyond its West Virginia roots. Expect the extraordinary in Randolph County, whether its farm to table, mountain trout dip, or warm, delightful peach cobbler.
Dine in Randolph County
Sleep
Wake up each morning to a beautiful view surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains in one of our hotels, stay in one of the many historic inns throughout the county, or escape to a secluded cabin vacation rental or campground. When choosing to stay in Randolph County, you will discover plenty of options that suit your travel style.
Sleep in Randolph County
Unwind
Take a stroll and visit our quaint shops that carry local artisan’s creations. Slow down, enjoy a specialty coffee, or meet up over a cold craft brew. Before calling it a night don’t forget to experience a full spectrum of live local music.
Unwind in Randolph County
Stories
Randolph County is known for being authentic in every aspect- whether it’s by our nature, history, arts, music, or culture- there is no better way to learn about our authenticity than through locals themselves. Learn about our history and the best places to stay, explore, dine, and unwind.
RandolphWV
Use the hashtag #RandolphWV in all your visits and adventure photography. We’ll post the ones we dig the most.
Admit it: You know you want to grab a pile of those leaves and throw them in the air 🍂 #RandolphWV 📸 Sarah E. Bailey Photography
Well that is a wrap for the 83rd Mountain State Forest Festival. We hoped you enjoyed your time here and we will see you next year! Thanks Robbie Skinner for sharing this awesome shot of the Elkins High School band at the Grand Feature Parade. #RandolphWV
Spring hasn’t quite hit the mountaintops yet... . . . . . . . . . #gotowv #almostheaven #wv #westvirginia #spruceknob #spruceknoblake #boardwalk #hiking #trail #wetland #adventure #swamp #spring #springhike #riparian #randolphwv
When you’re 3983’ bicklesknob in wonderful #randolphwv with your #wife #bestfriend jeannie_ridenour and perfect weather, total bliss! #god #family #westvirginia #hiking #mountains #getoutdoors #nationalforest #selfie
Light beams 🍃 . . . . . #gotowv #almostheaven #kumbrabow #kumbrabowstateforest #millcreekfalls #millcreek #hiking #adventure #waterfall #randolphwv #wv #westvirginia #stateparks #sunbeam #underwater #gopro #goprodome #goprohero #goprohero6 #hero6 #halfunderwater #troutstream #swimming #adventure #river #wv #westvirginia #sunny
Remember that pic of Bells mountain a couple weeks ago with the giant rut? Well all such ruts are now gone! Not sure how I feel about this. I was enjoying #rutlife ! #ridelife #rideordie #gravel #gravelroad #fall #bigdozer #randolphwv
Yakin’ yesterday. . . . . . . #randolphwv #gotowv #almostheaven #kayak #kayaking #adventure #river #elkinswv #tygartriver #tygartvalleyriver #tygart #randolphcounty #paddling #railroad #railroadbridge #bridge #gopro #goprohero #goprohero6 #hero6 #vsco #vscocam
RAIN! It felt so good to get some mud on my face and grit in my teeth! #ridelife #rideordie #gravel #gravelgrinding #gravelbike #grit #soggybottom #scottspark #rain #fall #falllife #leafpeeping #randolphwv
So this is how the birds see us... . . 📍 #BickleKnob, #RandolphWV, #AlmostHeaven 📸 @ethanpshields
Mountain State Forest Festival, Friday October 4, 2019, Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm Randolph County Senior Bazaar 9:00am-7:00pm City Park Events 9:00am-7:00pm GFWC Women’s Club of Elkins Juried Arts & Crafts Show 9:00am-7:00pm Mountain State Forest Festival Crafts & More 9:00am-7:00pm Photography Exhibit/Contest 9:00am-7:00pm Log Cabin Quilters: Free Quilt Show 9:00am-9:00pm Forestry and Wood Products Exhibit & WV 9:00am-9:00pm Primitive Campground Exhibit 9:00am-5:30pm Mountain Weaver's Guild 10:00am-7:00pm The Arts Center Juried Art Exhibit 11:00am-9:00pm Information Booth Open 1:00pm-1:45pm Pre-Coronation Music & Entertainment 2:00pm Coronation of Maid Silvia LXXXIII 6:00pm Ohio Burn Unit Show 8:00pm Elkins Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Parade 9:00pm Ohio Burn Unit Show 9:00pm Michael Bonnett & River's Edge 9:00pm Queen’s Ball 9:30pm Mountain State Forest Festival Block Party Gambill Amusements Carnival 📸 @Emmckibbon, Coronation of Maid Silvia #RandolphWV #ElkinsWV #MSFF19 #FestivebyNature #ForestFestival #MountainStateForestFestival
Have you spotted the leaves turning yet in #RandolphWV? . . 📸@Kelly Bridges 📍 Gandy Creek, USFS Route 9, #AlmostHeaven
This is Bells mountain road! Bells Mountain road is sketchy! I hope to include this road in a #gravelrace in the next year or two! #ridelife #racelife #gravel #gravelgrinding #rutlife #rainmuch #randolphwv
Fallin’ fallin’ fallin’. . . . . . . #gotowv #almostheaven #whittakerfalls #waterfall #adventure #swimming #wv #westvirginia #fall #earlyfall #randolphwv #monterville
Happy first day of fall! Bring on the pumpkins, apple cider, corn mazes, sweater weather, and so much more. 🍂🍁🎃 . 📸 @Climbingfern . #RandolphWV #AuthenticbyNature #AlmostHeaven #Fall #ShaversFork
This used to be a bathroom 🚽🚿🛁🧻 until we got our hands on it...😉🔨 It will be an even better bathroom after we're finished! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The plan is to put a double vanity in to maximize the usability of this bathroom, as well as wood-look porcelain tile for an added ooh-ahh factor. 😉 In your opinion, what's the most "gotta have it" feature of a bathroom? Vote A, B, C, or D below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A. a double vanity B. a tub and shower combo C. porcelain tile D. lots of storage space #MiddleMountainConstruction #contractorsofinsta ##loweshomeimprovement #lowesproject #elkinsrandolphwv #wvbusiness #thomaswv #daviswv #buckhannonwv #elkins #westvirginialife #wvcontractors #randolphwv #westvirginia #bathroomremodel #bathroomremodel #bathroomrenovation #bathroommakeover #bathroomdemo
One of our favorite ways to experience fall foliage in #RandolphWV? Via train! 🚂 . 📸 Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad #AuthenticbyNature #Fall #AlmostHeaven
Yellow , reds, and oranges and we aren't just talking about the jeeps. What is your favorite color of fall? 🍂. . 📸 @igymom 📍Rich Mountain Battlefield, #RandolphWV, #AlmostHeaven
I was having a great ride up until about 45 minutes after I took this pic. On a beautiful one lane back road here in #randolphwv I hit a kid on a dirt bike head on! It was as much my faught as it was his. The sun was in my eyes and i was towards the center of the rode as was he. He was flying and he mentioned after the fact he had no brakes. I hit him almost head on, went over the bars and landed on my back and head. Broke my helmet, my saddle and probably my ass! REALLY scared me! I was riding to a party to meet mandi_riddle and the kids. I ate some food and drank some beer. Hoping I feel better in the morning. Always pay attention and always be vigilant! #ridelife #rideordie #hugs
Alexa, please play "Country Roads by John Denver" 📻 . . 📸 @karprotintshop #RandolphWV #KumbrabowStateForest #FallWV #AlmostHeaven
Lens flares. . . . . . . . #gotowv #almostheaven #kumbrabow #kumbrabowstateforest #millcreekfalls #millcreek #hiking #adventure #waterfall #randolphwv #wv #westvirginia #stateparks