Dan W
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
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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 mi south of Wymer. The two smaller cabins were built in 1939 and served as bunk houses for Forest Service employees.
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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.
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Based on 57 reviews
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Dan W
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
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Kim C
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
The cabin is nice. There are no kitchen supplies so bring what you need. When we arrived it was not clean. Food in sink and on counters. So need to bring cleaning supplies. The refrigerator works great and handy to have a stove to cook on.
The setting of the cabin was beautiful!!
Fireplace is great! There was lot's of wood available.
Outdoor fire pit is nice too.
You are truly off the grid! Hard to find these places.
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Kim C
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
The cabin is nice. There are no kitchen supplies so bring what you need. When we arrived it was not clean. Food in sink and on counters. So need to bring cleaning supplies. The refrigerator works great and handy to have a stove to cook on.
The setting of the cabin was beautiful!!
Fireplace is great! There was lot's of wood available.
Outdoor fire pit is nice too.
You are truly off the grid! Hard to find these places.
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Maranda S
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
Directions were wrong. Be prepared to be on a very curvy one lane road with no signs and no service for AT LEAST an hour. Park rec people couldn't give the names of the roads or navigate properly, which lead us further into the mountain and were still lost. Never made it there..so maybe it exists? There’s no pictures..just saying. If you miss it, the cabin spot that is, don’t worry 40 mi of that one lane dirt road with no service will eventually lead you to a small town close to the Virginia state line. Beware of the office hours too, they’re the only ones who know s of the cabins existence, so don’t call after hours or your out of luck. They didn’t want to refund any of my money either, I can understand to an extent why..but nothing at all? And I obviously had trouble finding it with the imaginary “signs” they claim they have. If your coming from Wymer, take middle mountain road till PUB ROAD 14 (not listed as FORSET ROAD 14), and approximately 18-19 mi later it should be there..somewhere..that’s the best info I can pass on to all y’all..good luck
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Maranda S
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
Directions were wrong. Be prepared to be on a very curvy one lane road with no signs and no service for AT LEAST an hour. Park rec people couldn't give the names of the roads or navigate properly, which lead us further into the mountain and were still lost. Never made it there..so maybe it exists? There’s no pictures..just saying. If you miss it, the cabin spot that is, don’t worry 40 mi of that one lane dirt road with no service will eventually lead you to a small town close to the Virginia state line. Beware of the office hours too, they’re the only ones who know s of the cabins existence, so don’t call after hours or your out of luck. They didn’t want to refund any of my money either, I can understand to an extent why..but nothing at all? And I obviously had trouble finding it with the imaginary “signs” they claim they have. If your coming from Wymer, take middle mountain road till PUB ROAD 14 (not listed as FORSET ROAD 14), and approximately 18-19 mi later it should be there..somewhere..that’s the best info I can pass on to all y’all..good luck
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Gregory M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
Everything was in good shape and clean.
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Gregory M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
Everything was in good shape and clean.
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michael h
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
love the cabins! the only thing bad were the mattress and they put new ones in!! love staying here!
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michael h
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD
love the cabins! the only thing bad were the mattress and they put new ones in!! love staying here!
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Location & Directions for Middle Mountain Cabins
Box 67, Bartow, WV 24920 United States
Elevation: 958 ft
Getting There
From Elkins or Harman, drive east on State Route 33. Then turn south (right) on Forest Route 14 at Wymer (14.6 mi east of Elkins). Continue south for 18.2 mi to the entrance road to the cabins, which is marked by a sign. Open gated road with the c...
From Elkins or Harman, drive east on State Route 33. Then turn south (right) on Forest Route 14 at Wymer (14.6 mi east of Elkins). Continue south for 18.2 mi 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 a quarter-mile to cabin site.
Highway access
Middle Mountain Cabins can be accessed via State Route 33, which is approximately 14.6 miles west of Elkins. State Route 33 connects to US Route 219 to the north.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Contact the district office for the combination code before your arrival.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Cutting live trees for firewood is prohibited.
- Firewood from outside the area is not allowed to prevent invasive pests; obtain firewood locally.
Safety & rules
- Be aware that weather and road conditions can change rapidly, particularly in winter.
- Cabin access may be limited during extreme winter weather due to unplowed roads.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026
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