7 Inexpensive Road Trip Destinations In West Virginia That Won’t Break The Bank

Watoga State Park offers plenty of activities in and of itself - hiking, swimming, boating, lookout-tower-climbing. Stay in one of the pioneer cabins for a little more than $100 per night, or there's also luxury cabins or a campground if you prefer more comfort or more nature! Not only does Watoga itself provide plenty to do, but it's a great jumping off point for exploring the Highland Scenic Highway, the Greenbrier River Trail, or Beartown State Park.

Want to know the best way to experience West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park on the cheap? By staying in a free primitive campground right along the New River, like Stone Cliff Campground. From here, you can explore all the gorge has to offer, including taking in the view from the New River Gorge Bridge Overlook or visiting one of the area's free state parks, like Babcock State Park or Grandview State Park.

Berwind Lake is a beautiful, out-of-the-way destination in southern West Virginia. With on-site cabins starting at $100 per night, it's a great spot to begin your exploration of this rugged area filled with beauty and history.

Have you taken the time to explore West Virginia's capital city? Start with the capitol building and the West Virginia State Museum next door. It's a free way to learn all about the history of West Virginia.

There's a parking fee to visit this National Historical Park, but pay it once and then spend the whole day exploring all the amazing attractions this small spot has to offer. Packed with history, nature, architecture, shopping, and more, Harpers Ferry is one of those road trip destinations you can visit again and again.

There's just so much to do in Moundsville. Visit the Moundsville Penitentiary, visit the Grave Creek Adena Mound and nearby museum, visit Grand Vue Park with its treehouses and zipline. That's not to mention shops, restaurants, or local hiking options!

This massive observatory and the area in which it resides are well worth exploring. A leading radio-wave research facility, the Green Bank Observatory is a fascinatingly hi-tech facility located squarely in a National Radio Quiet Zone, and visitors are welcome to stroll its grounds.