The lodge is typical of those in state parks. Don't expect elegance, and the place needs a facelift but it is nice for a park locale. Trails are very convenient to the lodge, and the park is great.

Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge is a great place to stay. It's inexpensive and there's beautiful hiking just steps away. The temperatures always are cooler here than in Baltimore or Washington, DC. This also is a good place to stay if you want to explore Dolly Sods Wilderness Area (but sleep in a soft bed rather than camp).

The food in the lodge is okay, not wonderful. We go to the Purple Fiddle in the next town for live music and good food every night.

My wife and I just got back from a really enjoyable trip to West Virginia. We stayed at Blackwater Falls State Park. (In one of the Cabins). The cabin and park are very clean. Lots of great hiking trails. Beautiful view of the canyon and mountains. The cabins have a stove and fridge, but do not have TV. (which was fine for us). A tip for people that are not use to the mountains. Distance is determined by hours not miles. A place that might be only 10 miles away could take you 45 minutes to get to. Also Do not eat at the lodge, food isn't that great. Davis has a few restaurants. But I would recommend getting food in town and cooking at the cabin.

Blackwater Falls State Park is a great place to visit, get away from it all, and hike till you drop. The motel is clean, friendly staff and worth staying here especially since it is in the middle of the park. Many opportunites abound just by starting from the parking lot.