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Recreation Region: Potomac Ranger District

Dolly Sods Picnic Area

This small picnic area is nestled among the trees near the top of the Allegheny Plateau. Dolly Sods picnic area is located less than a mile from the Dolly Sods Scenic Area which offers a unique view of northern or Canadian vegetation.  Also close by is Dolly Sods Wilderness which offers  challenging hiking opportunities.

General Information

Mid-April - December

daylight hours

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.962794

Longitude: -79.354473

Directions

From Petersburg, West Virginia, take State Route 55 south to State Route 4. Turn right and go one mile to Forest Road 19. Turn left on Forest Road 19 for six miles and turn left at the intersection of Forest Road 19 and Forest Road 75. The picnic area is one mile on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 22nd, 2025