Potomac Ranger District
The Potomac Ranger Station is located in Petersburg, WV. Some of the district’s highlights include; Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob which are both iconic places in West Virginia. Dolly Sods Wilderness offers a unique opportunity to visit a landscape more reminiscent of Canada.
If you just want to soak up the beautiful sites of this rugged region, venture into Smoke Hole Canyon. If you need somewhere to stay to enjoy the area, check out some of the available campgrounds.
Recreation Sites
Spruce Knob and Spruce Knob Observation Tower
Site Open
At 4,863 feet above sea level, Spruce Knob is West Virginia's highest peak. This area offers backpacking and day hiking opportunities for the visitors looking to get a splendid view of the gorgeous…
Spruce Knob Lake Campground
Site Open
Spruce Knob Lake Campground is located west of Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia. Also close by is Spruce Knob - Seneca Creek Backcountry, which holds 60 miles of trails ready to be…
Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
Encompassing 100,000 acres, the scenic Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (NRA) contains the highest peak in West Virginia, some of the best rock climbing on the east coast,…