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Cass Scenic Railroad

Cass, WV

History

Geared Shay steam locomotives climb switchbacks from an old logging company town to mountain overlooks. Book ahead for fall trips.

Nearest town
Cass, WV
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.3970, -79.9152

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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West Virginia highlands: Dolly Sods to Cass – Blackwater Falls Blackwater State Park WV 8183© bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0
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West Virginia highlands: Dolly Sods to Cass

85 mi7 stops4 days

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Spruce Knob

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2017-08-09 14 21 38 View southeast from the North Peak of Seneca Rocks, in Seneca Rocks, Pendleton County, West Virginia© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Staunton Historic Downtown

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Campsites nearby

  • East Fork Campground & Horse HotelCampsite
    11 mi from Cass Scenic Railroad
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Island CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Cass Scenic Railroad
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kumbrabow State Forest CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Cass Scenic Railroad
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hidden Valley CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Cass Scenic Railroad · 31 pitches
    Waste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Blowing Springs CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Cass Scenic Railroad · 22 pitches
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Riverside CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Cass Scenic Railroad · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowers
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in West Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cass Scenic Railroad?

Cass Scenic Railroad is in Cass, WV, at GPS 38.3970, -79.9152. It is about 56 mi from Davis.

Can you camp near Cass Scenic Railroad?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Seven Mile Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cass Scenic Railroad?

Cass Scenic Railroad is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West Virginia highlands: Dolly Sods to Cass.

What is there to see near Cass Scenic Railroad?

Places worth a stop nearby: Green Bank Observatory (5 mi), Spruce Knob (29 mi), Seneca Rocks (42 mi) and Staunton Historic Downtown (49 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cass Scenic Railroad?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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