River House Lodge

River House Lodge Small hotel tucked away in the tiny town of Rowlesburg in West Virginia's Northern Mountains. Mr. The town attracts thousands of visitors each year.

The River House Lodge is Rowlesburg's first hotel since the famous Howard Hotel closed in the 1980s. This little railroad town has always had hotels, beginning with the original River House, an early tavern and hotel serving the needs of a growing town in the 1850s. The railroad brought prosperity to Rowlesburg, designed the town and named it. Rowles was a surveyor with the railroad and layed out

the plots and streets for the town. Now, we have become a tourist town with 6 festivals from early May to Christmas. For sometime there has been a need for a hotel. Now, we have one and I am proud to be able to open this year! Plans call for an additional 4-5 rooms on the 3rd floor. Now we offer 3 rooms with two of the rooms being joined for a suite. The hotel offers a lovely room for sitting and relaxing, one of the favorite pastimes in the mountains. There is a dinning room with Servant's Table from New England, Windsor Highback chairs and other antiques. The house is a step back into an era of great wealth and prosperity in Rowlesburg and all of the other little railroad towns. The house was built by a merchant and banking family and reflects that. The woodwork is Chestnut and has all been found and restored. Everything has been designed to turn back the pages of time and give our guests a feel for what life was like then. The town now offers a major arts festival in May, WWII Historical reenactment in June, two championship bicycle races in June and July, an old fashioned Ox Roast on Labor Day along with the Northern West Virginia Train Show. In October we celebrate with the Chestnut Festival and in December an old fashioned German Christ Kindl Mart. All throughout the summer the Szilagyi Center for Performing Arts is a busy place with its world class exhibit of WWII. This museum would be headlines in the Washington Post were it to open at the Smithsonian. In addition, the Center houses the Centenary Model Bridges that were hand crafted for the 1927 Fair of the Iron Horse in Baltimore. Many of the bridges reflect designs used throughout the long history of railroading in Rowlesburg. In additon to the above, Cheat River is one of the premier white water venues on the east coast. With undamned water reaching Class V, the paddler can choose a leisurely canoe trip or a thrilling raft ride. Cheat River has become one of the cleanest rivers in the Appalachians. Game fish are returning and are being stocked on a regular basis. Eagles are now nesting in the valley for the first time in a century. The Allegheny Trail, part of the Appalachian Trail, cuts right though Rowlesburg. The visitor will never get bored. Nearby is the Mononghela National Forest, Blackwater Falls and Deep Creek Lake. These places add still more to the selection of things to do. Come and enjoy. Stay with us at the River House Lodge

01/02/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE SUPPORT YOU GAVE US IN 2025. WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AND WILL REOPEN IN THE SPRING. WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED. HAVE A GREAT 2026 AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON!

CARRICO'S IN ROWLESBURG--CELEBRATING OUR FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS! JOIN US SAT. AUGUST 9, 4-10 PM!
08/06/2025

CARRICO'S IN ROWLESBURG--CELEBRATING OUR FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS! JOIN US SAT. AUGUST 9, 4-10 PM!

SKI ROWLSESBURG!!When skiing at Canaan or Deep Creek, ou can stay in Rowllesburg and save a lot of money. We are 25 mile...
02/17/2025

SKI ROWLSESBURG!!

When skiing at Canaan or Deep Creek, ou can stay in Rowllesburg and save a lot of money. We are 25 miles away from the best skiing in the northeast. Stay at the River House Lodge or Cannon Hill Inn and save a lot of money! Enough to buy everyone a ski pass for two days. Our rates for two or three-bedroom suites range from $139 to $149. Compare that to rates in Deep Creek, Thomas, and Davis.

Call 681-270-9905 for reservations.

05/13/2024

PURE JOY? THAT'S EASY--A FLOAT TRIP TO ROWLESBURG ON THE GORGEOUS CHEAT RIVER!

The weather can be spotty this time of year, but the river is ideal. Pick one of these beautiful days and come float down Cheat River in one of our tubes, rafts, or kayaks!

The river is perfect. No dragging or getting out and pulling your boat. CHECK THE WEATHER AND CALL US NOW: 681-270-9905!

20% OFF!

Small hotel tucked away in the tiny town of Rowlesburg in West Virginia's Northern Mountains.

ROWLESBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNS OUT OF PARKING FOR BIG FLYIN TODAY!!A big crowd turned out for the May Flyin spons...
05/11/2024

ROWLESBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNS OUT OF PARKING FOR BIG FLYIN TODAY!!

A big crowd turned out for the May Flyin sponsored by Dave and Pam Graybill at their airfield near Cheat Bridge. This time, the weather was not cooperative, but they will repeat the event in October. Thanks for turning out. This event is great for our town and county.

WE'RE OPENING EARLY THIS YEAR! APRIL 15, 2024. The Lodge and Boat Rentals will start in mid-April this year. In the past...
03/12/2024

WE'RE OPENING EARLY THIS YEAR! APRIL 15, 2024.

The Lodge and Boat Rentals will start in mid-April this year. In the past, we've waited until after May 1st, but interest in the Allegheny Trail, lodging and boat rentals is strong so we are trying something new. Hope to you all at the River House Lodge in Rowlesbiurg, Wv. Call 681-270-9905 toreserve rooms and boats.

FALL LEAF EXTRAVAGANZA BICYCLE TRAIL GUIDERide the official 51.7 mile course set by the ABRA for its sanctioned champion...
10/15/2023

FALL LEAF EXTRAVAGANZA BICYCLE TRAIL GUIDE

Ride the official 51.7 mile course set by the ABRA for its sanctioned championship race. This is a hard surface bike tour following WV-72 and US-50 out of Rowlesburg, WV. This is no ride for sissies transiting as it does Laurel Mountain. Follow the same trail racers ride for prize money. Start your ride at the River House Lodge, and return. Special rates for bicyclers.

CALL: 681-270-9905 for reservations.

09/04/2023

Pure joy.

08/13/2023
NEXT WEEKEND IS THE BEST FOR FLOATING THIS SUMMER!Everything is coming together for the perfect float trip on Cheat Rive...
08/13/2023

NEXT WEEKEND IS THE BEST FOR FLOATING THIS SUMMER!

Everything is coming together for the perfect float trip on Cheat River this year—sunny weather, plenty of water—and we are offering a SALE! WE’RE REDUCING PRICES BY 25%!!

TUBES $10
KAYAKS $20
RAFTS $25 and $30
PEDAL BOAT for two $30
PARTY BOAT for six $40

Take advantage of the late season offering by River House Boats. Call 304-454-2095 for reservations. Thanks!

08/08/2023

OPEN HOUSE AT THE CANNON HILL INN, 43 E MAIN STREET IN ROWLESBURG. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023, 1-4 PM!

Refreshments. Come and see the latest addition to Rowlesburg's growing list of inns and lodges. Everyone welcome! For details, call 304-454-2095. Thanks.

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121 E Main Street
Rowlesburg, WV
26425

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