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Places to Stay
A great mountain vacation requires a good night’s sleep. Beautiful inns, unique rental properties, traditional hotels and motels, and scenic campgrounds provide accommodations for every visitor and any budget.
THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS HAS A NUMBER OF SCENIC & UNIQUE LODGING OPTIONS THAT CAN BE FOUND ON AIRBNB & VRBO.
Hotels & Motels
Budget Inn Motel: 420 N. Monroe Ave., Covington · 540-962-3966 Coffee maker, fridge, microwave, cable tv
Hampton Inn*: 701 Carlyle Street, Covington · 540-962-1200 www.hilton.com · Free hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, microwave and refrigerator in every room, exercise facility, outdoor patio with fire pit; on site business center.
Highland Motel: 720 S. Highland Ave., Covington · 540-962-3901
M Star Hotel*: 908 Valley Ridge Rd., Exit 16, I-64, Covington 540-962-7600 or 1-866-HTLSCOV · mstarhotelcovington.com Cable tv, fridge, coffee maker, grill/picnic area
Magnuson Hotel*: 820 E. Madison Ave., Exit 16, I-64, Covington 540-962-4951 · magnusonhotelmountainview.com · Cable tv, fridge, coffee maker
Coming soon – The Railroader Hotel: 314 Commercial Ave., Clifton Forge therailroaderhotel.com
Pinehurst Motel: 718 E. Madison St., Covington · 540-962-2154
Quality Inn*: 429 W. Main St., Covington · 540-960-2131
Travelodge by Wyndham*: 123 Westvaco Rd., Exit 21, I 64, Low Moor · 540-929-0977 · Adjacent to Penny’s Diner, open 24 hrs., microwave & fridge, HBO, near LewisGale Hospital Alleghany
Beds & Breakfast / Inns
Big Lick Retreat*: 1400 Big Lick Rd., Hot Springs · 540-947-1862 biglickretreat.com · Nestled in the mountains surrounding Lake Moomaw, the four lodges offer lake and mountain views and unparalleled outdoor amenities: hiking, biking, fishing, watersports, and wildlife – with all the comforts of home! Stoney Bottom and Lakeview Lodges are equipped with efficient heating, air conditioning and satellite TV.
Cliff View Golf Course, The Inn & The Brewhouse*: 410 Friels Dr., Covington · 540-962-2200 or 1-888-849-2200 · visitcliffview.com Set in the Allegheny Mountains along the Jackson River; country atmosphere, with pampering, southern hospitality, 9 bedrooms with private baths; one 3-bedroom suite with whirlpool tub. 18-hole public course.
Evergreen Inn*: 1914 Dressler Drive, Covington · 540-968-1724 evergreeninncov.com · This 1900s home was renovated in 2019 with all new furnishings and offers 4 apartment style rooms. The inn is located steps from the Jackson River and Jackson River Scenic Trail, providing guests with easy access to exceptional outdoor recreation. Kayak, canoe, tube & bike rental is located right across the street at Alleghany Outdoors or, just relax on the spacious front porch and enjoy the evening sounds!
Firmstone Manor: 6209 Longdale Furnace Rd., Clifton Forge · 540-595-6500 firmstonemanor.com · Located between Clifton Forge and Lexington, VA, is your new home base for exploring the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. With our expertly managed vacation rentals, you can create your perfect mountain escape right here in the Alleghany Highlands.
Hill Crest Mansion Inn*: 1100 McCormick Blvd., Clifton Forge 540-865-0359 or 385-201-4106 · hillcrestmansioninn.com · 100-yearold historic Greek Revival home nestled in the Alleghany hills. 7 Federal style guest rooms, 6 private baths. Guests are pampered with 3 to 7 course silver service candlelight breakfast, afternoon tea time, and turn down service in the evening. Parties, weddings, special events also available.
The Red Lantern Inn*: 314 Jefferson St., Clifton Forge · 540-797-5000 theredlanterninn.com · A 100-year-old building, completely renovated; casual overnight accommodations; 7 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, & common areas: living room, full kitchen, glassed-in porch & media room.
Ridgely Bed, Breakfast, and Gardens*: 118 First St., Clifton Forge 513-926-9309 · ridgelybnb.com · 4 guest rooms; Built on the side of Fore Mountain, Ridgely and Ridgely Gardens encompass 2 acres, with dozens of varieties of flowers, plants, and trees, many of which have been here since the 1920s. Ridgley remains one of the most spectacular homes in the Alleghany Highlands, welcoming guests to relax in its comfortable setting.
Rosedale Manor Homestay*: 204 Rosedale Ave, Covington · 252-532-1050 Rosedale Manor has three private bedrooms, a shared bath, kitchenette, and a common room. The property has amazing views of the scenic Jackson River and the Downtown Historical District of Covington.
Campgrounds
Beaverdam Falls Outdoor Recreation & Camping*: 1100 Kanawha Trail, Covington · beaverdamfalls.com · Historic, unique nature preserve providing exclusive outdoor experiences in the Alleghany Highlands, offering visits of the Falls, event hosting, cottage rental, & two exclusive glampsites through the Tentrr App.
The Buckhorne Country Store & Campground*: Exit 27, I-64, 3508 Douthat Rd., Clifton Forge · 540-862-4502 or 1-877-301-3817 buckhorne.com · Pull in shady sites, cable tv, country store with various foods & 24 flavors of Hershey’s ice cream; 800’ from Douthat State Park
Camp ACCOVAC*: 33021 Mountain Valley Rd., Millboro · 540-862-4904 or 540-997-5964 · campaccovac.com · Cabins, campsites, lodge, picnic shelters, outdoor amphitheater, conference facilities, swimming pool, bath house, hiking/biking trails, fishing pond, playground
Douthat State Park*: 14239 Douthat State Park Rd., Millboro 540-862-8100 or 1-800-933-PARK · dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/douthat Cabins, campsites, conference facilities, picnic shelters, stocked lake, boat house, sandy beach, hiking/biking trails
Morris Hill Campground*: Exits 10, 14 or 16, I-64 to Lake Moomaw & Gathright Dam, St. Rt. 605, Covington · 540-962-2214 (info only) 877-444-6777 (reservations) · fs.usda.gov · Rustic campground, showers, also primitive camping; stocked lake; water sports; bath house, sandy beaches, hiking & in season hunting
Walton’s Campground*: 4017 Nicelytown Rd., Clifton Forge · 540-210-5521 waltonscampground@aol.com · Located just minutes off exit 29 on I-64 in the beautiful, eastern end of Alleghany County. This cozy, family owned and managed area offers seven rustic tent campsites and one additional site that can accommodate a small camper not exceeding 15ft in length. Providing a great balance between primitive and comfortable, Waltons Campground offers county furnished, potable water and a non-flush toilet. We do not have a shower facility. Every campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern hanger for your convenience.
Resorts
The Greenbrier*: 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs, WV 304-536-1110 or 1-800-453-4858 · greenbrier.com The Greenbrier offers championship golf, fine dining, more than 50 activities, designer boutiques, 40,000 square foot world-class spa and a 103,000 sq. ft. gaming and entertainment venue.
The Omni Homestead Resort*: 1766 Homestead Dr., Hot Springs 540-839-1766 or 1-800-838-1766 · thehomestead.com Located north of the Alleghany Highlands, the resort offers luxuriously appointed rooms & suites, superb dining in restaurants & lounges; 3 golf courses, European-style spa, horseback & carriage rides, shooting sports, fly-fishing, canoeing, bowling, paintball, hiking/biking trails, tennis, winter sports & more.