OutReserve

Middle Mountain Cabins

Monongahela National Forest
Middle Mountain Cabins
Middle Mountain Cabins
Monongahela National Forest
Middle Mountain Cabins

About Middle Mountain Cabins

The Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening near a small pond and Camp Five Run, a hiking trail that leads into the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. The cabins are secluded and offer a quiet retreat for visitors. Rented as a single unit, Middle Mountain Cabins include a main cabin with a kitchen, and two historic sleeping cabins. The cabins occupy a 3.5-acre space about 18 miles south of Wymer. The two smaller cabins were built in 1939 and served as bunk houses for Forest Service employees.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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1 Site Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: MIDD
10 guests
$100.00
/ per night

Reviews (28)

What Guests Are Saying

Middle Mountain Cabins offers a perfect escape to nature, with well-equipped cabins featuring functional amenities like a propane stove and reliable water pump. Guests appreciate the adventure of getting there, though it's recommended to avoid GPS directions for easier access. Despite some weather challenges and a demanding hike, visitors leave with memorable experiences and a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
28 reviews
5
78.6%
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4
7.1%
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3.6%
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Gary D

Verified

October 31, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

Sean M

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

These were great cabins to stay at to disconnect from Electricity & Wifi & just be in Nature

Christine S

Verified

December 5, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

I Loved visiting Middle Mountain Cabins. It was quite the character building 18.2 to get there. Unfortunately it was complete overcast the night we were there, but I can image the view on the nights sky from that place. I will be back for sure!!

Jeff H

Verified

October 3, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

This was an awesome adventure! The cabins were perfect! The water pump rendered great water, the propane stove/oven and propane fridge worked perfectly! There was plenty of firewood and plenty of cooking/eating utensils.

The ONLY thing I could suggest would be a big BOLD warning to not follow GPS, but take the dirt road straight south from Wymer. I followed my GPS and it took me south on 27 from Alpena, to a road (463) which was gated by the National Forest.

I will definitely book the cabins again! It rained the entire time we were there so we left the tarp we had erected near the fire so the next renters may be able to enjoy the fire as we did.

Patrick J

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

Beware…you won’t want to leave this place

Amy M

Verified

July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

4

We had a wonderful time at the cabins. There are signs leading all the way to the cabin from Route 33. Make sure to top the gas tank every chance you get. This is the wilderness & it's remote. The main cabin has a fridge, it worked the whole time we were there, but got replaced by a new one the day we were leaving. There is also a stove, but we didn't use it. The top burner did light, but we didn't try to light the oven. We cooked outdoors on the grill & over the fire. Water by hand-pump...need to pump hard & fast to get it going. Pond is a beaver dam. We didn't swim in it, but they did fish in it & caught some. Good swimming hole at Bemis. When researching we found a 3-mile one-way walk to a waterfall, but it is way further than that. Part of our group left too late & was unprepared, so we had to go in to get them and walk the 5 miles out the tracks to Bemis. The trail is rocky with tree roots. It's 1.5 miles up a mountain & 1.5 miles down the other side to the tracks, then another .5 mile to the falls. If you plan ahead & leave early could be a nice hike. We started in at 4pm to get the group out & arrived at our car in Bemis around 11pm. It wasn't a good time, but hey, we brought home a memorable story.

Charles A

Verified

December 3, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

Absolutely loved it!

Sarah T

Verified

October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

This was our first time at the cabins. We had a great time. The fireplace was really comforting at night. We loved having access to the trailhead from our site. Everything was clean and there were even dishes, a stove, a refrigerator, and places to hang lanterns. We will definitely be coming back next year and we will bring more lanterns. It was very peaceful and it was great to get away!

Karin F

Verified

August 28, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

The bunk houses are usually rather dusty and musty, but the main cabin was fine - and the kitchen is better equipped every time we go. We have also contributed to it's contents. So nice to have firewood provided!

Jody W

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

Best time ever.
This is my fifth trip. I can't think of a more beautiful and relaxing couple of days.
Looking forward to next year.

Location Middle Mountain Cabins

Address:
Box 67
Bartow, WV, 24920
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6883 / -79.7658

Elevation: 958 feet

Policies & Rules

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General

There are combination locks on gate and cabins; Call District at 304-456-3335 for combination code prior to arrival

General

Live trees must not be cut in collecting firewood

General

Weather and road conditions in West Virginia can vary greatly and change quickly, especially in the winter; click here for weather alerts

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Facility is subject to closure in extreme winter weather; Forest Service Roads to cabins are not plowed

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Click here to learn more about the Monongahela National Forest

General

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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