OutReserve

Middle Mountain Cabins

Monongahela National Forest
Monongahela National Forest

Featured amenities

Bedrooms
Sleeping Capacity
Kitchen

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Cabin Interior

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001, Loop: MIDD

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Site Details

Up to 10 guests
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Surface: Gravel
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Reviews (54)

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
54 reviews
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Jane C

Verified

September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

We love staying here! Be sure to bring all dishware and cookware, as well as a container for carrying water from the pump to the cabin. Excellent birding, fun ( but wet) on the trails. A beaver was resident- probably temporary- at the small pond bEside the cabin.
The West Fork Trail, accessed by forest rt 35, had wonderful wildflowers and butterflies.

Jane C

Verified

September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

We love staying here! Be sure to bring all dishware and cookware, as well as a container for carrying water from the pump to the cabin. Excellent birding, fun ( but wet) on the trails. A beaver was resident- probably temporary- at the small pond bEside the cabin.
The West Fork Trail, accessed by forest rt 35, had wonderful wildflowers and butterflies.

Molly P

Verified

August 16, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

the weather was beautiful, the cabins accommodated everyone. we always enjoy cooking over the fire. fished at Spruce Knob Lake and got to watch an Osprey in action. the grandkids call the observation tower at Spruce Knob a castle. we even created a couple of scavenger hunts for kids

Molly P

Verified

August 16, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

the weather was beautiful, the cabins accommodated everyone. we always enjoy cooking over the fire. fished at Spruce Knob Lake and got to watch an Osprey in action. the grandkids call the observation tower at Spruce Knob a castle. we even created a couple of scavenger hunts for kids

michael h

Verified

July 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

love the cabins! the only thing bad were the mattress and they put new ones in!! love staying here!

michael h

Verified

July 14, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

love the cabins! the only thing bad were the mattress and they put new ones in!! love staying here!

Gregory M

Verified

July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

Everything was in good shape and clean.

Gregory M

Verified

July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

5

Everything was in good shape and clean.

Maranda S

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

1

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 miles 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 miles later it should be there..somewhere..that’s the best info I can pass on to all y’all..good luck

Maranda S

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: MIDD

1

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 miles 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 miles later it should be there..somewhere..that’s the best info I can pass on to all y’all..good luck

Location Middle Mountain Cabins

Address:
Box 67
Bartow, WV, 24920
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6883 / -79.7658

Elevation: 958 feet

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.

General

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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