Trip Planner:   USA  /  West Virginia  /  Davis  /  Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Davis

4.5
#5 of 7 in Parks in Davis
Nature / Park · Hidden Gem · Wildlife Area
The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) in Tucker County, West Virginia, was the 500th National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) to be established in the United States. The refuge preserves a moist valley with unique wetlands and uplands at a relatively high elevation in the Allegheny Mountains. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

For travelers who use our online itinerary creator, Davis holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
Source
Create an itinerary including Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
15 reviews
Google
4.6
TripAdvisor
  • By Jo08
    We stumbled upon this place while in Canaan, and we loved it. The visitor's center was clean and the workers there were friendly and informative. We did the Freeland Boardwalk which was short and...  more »
  • By LTaylorc
    Main building was closed due to COVID-19, but we were still able to hike the trails in the area. Well maintained. We particularly enjoyed the elevated walkway through the marsh. We were able to...  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Rebecca Butcher-Rivera
    Beautiful scenery and nice walking and hiking trails.
  • By Jim Triplett
    Friendly staff at refuge office. Very helpful.
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Davis

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Davis

Blackwater Falls State Park ©
Waterfall
Blackwater Falls State Park
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Canaan Valley Resort State Park ©
Valley
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Timberline Mountain ©
Ski Area
Timberline Mountain
2.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
White Grass Touring and Cafe
Cross-country Ski Area
White Grass Touring and Cafe
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Davis

Swallow Falls State Park ©
State Park
Swallow Falls State Park
Oakland
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Seneca Rocks ©
Geologic Formation
Seneca Rocks
Seneca Rocks
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Deep Creek Lake State Park ©
Water Body
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Oakland
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Highland County Museum ©
History Museum
Highland County Museum
McDowell
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Davis

Mountain Trail Rides Horseback Riding & More ©
Equestrian Trail
Mountain Trail Rides Horseback Riding & More
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
WVHighlands Artisan Gallery ©
Art Gallery
WVHighlands Artisan Gallery
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area
Nature / Park
Little Canaan Wildlife Management Area
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Fairfax Stone State Park
State Park
Fairfax Stone State Park
2.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Davis

Tucker County Convention and Visitor's Bureau ©
Visitor Center
Tucker County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge by other users

12 days in Morgantown BY A USER FROM CANADA Lambert's Vintage Wines Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Fallingwater 8 days in Basye BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Bryce Resort Bryce Ski Area Lake Laura 30 days in West Virginia BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Harpers Ferry Davis Moundsville 5 days in Potomac Highlands BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Thomas 45 days in Continental USA BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Davis Harpers Ferry Louisville 36 days in Continental USA BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Williamsburg Manteo Hatteras Island