Lost River Valley - places to visit and where to eat.
Outdoor recreation
Local parks for hiking, swimming, horseback riding, and more.
Trout Pond Recreation Area offers seasonal lake swimming, hiking and picnicking.
21 locals recommend
Trout Pond
Trout Pond Recreation Area offers seasonal lake swimming, hiking and picnicking.
Lost River State Park is a beautiful gem with miles of hiking trails, a disc golf course, seasonal swimming in an outdoor pool, horseback riding, and more.
47 locals recommend
Lost River State Park
321 Park DrLost River State Park is a beautiful gem with miles of hiking trails, a disc golf course, seasonal swimming in an outdoor pool, horseback riding, and more.
about one hour west and well worth a visit. It has a mix of trails including some easy trails for those looking for more of a walk than strenuous hike. The waterfalls are spectacular any time of year and a short walk from a parking area. During the winter you can check out the longest sled run on the East Coast!
112 locals recommend
Blackwater Falls State Park
1584 Blackwater Lodge Rdabout one hour west and well worth a visit. It has a mix of trails including some easy trails for those looking for more of a walk than strenuous hike. The waterfalls are spectacular any time of year and a short walk from a parking area. During the winter you can check out the longest sled run on the East Coast!
Food & Drinks
Restaurants, coffee shops, local markets, and ice cream shop and a dive bar.
The Guesthouse is a small boutique hotel with a restaurant and bar open to the public. It's a local gathering spot, with a upscale country vibe. A beautiful pool side patio is open for dining in warmer months.
37 locals recommend
Guesthouse Lost River
288 Settlers Valley WayThe Guesthouse is a small boutique hotel with a restaurant and bar open to the public. It's a local gathering spot, with a upscale country vibe. A beautiful pool side patio is open for dining in warmer months.
Open on weekends from April to November (give or take) the General Store is a sweet local favorite for sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, and local goodies. It also carries a curated selection of local crafts and regional specialties.
19 locals recommend
The Lost River General Store
6993 WV-259Open on weekends from April to November (give or take) the General Store is a sweet local favorite for sandwiches, ice cream, coffee, and local goodies. It also carries a curated selection of local crafts and regional specialties.
Stop for the baked goods! And also the local produce, meats, cheeses, and other locally sources items. Open Friday - Sunday only.
23 locals recommend
Wardensville Garden Market
28813 WV-55Stop for the baked goods! And also the local produce, meats, cheeses, and other locally sources items. Open Friday - Sunday only.
This newcomer just opened in the Spring of 2023 and is a welcome addition to the valley. It offers a curated selection of craft beer and wine, snacks, soft drinks, bagged ice, sweets by Cove Mountain Bakery, whole bean and ground coffee by Chestnut Ridge and apparel. It's also owned by our property manager, Maxwell!
Lost & Found Pizza & Provisions
This newcomer just opened in the Spring of 2023 and is a welcome addition to the valley. It offers a curated selection of craft beer and wine, snacks, soft drinks, bagged ice, sweets by Cove Mountain Bakery, whole bean and ground coffee by Chestnut Ridge and apparel. It's also owned by our property manager, Maxwell!
The Lost River Trading Post is open 7 days a week, stop in for a coffee, snack, and peruse the locally sourced goodies from local artisans and craftsmen. You can also pick up a bottle of wine, artisanal mixers, and brews.
28 locals recommend
Antiques Etc
295 E Main StThe Lost River Trading Post is open 7 days a week, stop in for a coffee, snack, and peruse the locally sourced goodies from local artisans and craftsmen. You can also pick up a bottle of wine, artisanal mixers, and brews.
Recently under new ownership, this dive bar now welcomes locals and visitors alike with cheap beers, good food, a pool table, friendly staff, and live music on Saturday nights. Open Wednesday through Sunday, it’s fast becoming one of our favorites.
Red's Broken Spoke
Recently under new ownership, this dive bar now welcomes locals and visitors alike with cheap beers, good food, a pool table, friendly staff, and live music on Saturday nights. Open Wednesday through Sunday, it’s fast becoming one of our favorites.
Offering sandwiches, soups, milkshakes, and an assortment of flavors of hand dipped local ice cream, this is a great spot to grab lunch or just an ice cream cone. There’s a sweet little back shady patio which is the perfect spot to enjoy a cone in the summer.
Sweets & Treats on Main
109 N Main StOffering sandwiches, soups, milkshakes, and an assortment of flavors of hand dipped local ice cream, this is a great spot to grab lunch or just an ice cream cone. There’s a sweet little back shady patio which is the perfect spot to enjoy a cone in the summer.
A welcome newcomer to Wardensville, the kitchen is run by a Rose’s Luxury alum, and offers excellent, seasonal farm to table dining in a casual atmosphere. As of 11/23 it’s open for lunch and dinner Thursday - Sunday. No reservations.
Mack's Bingo Kitchen
A welcome newcomer to Wardensville, the kitchen is run by a Rose’s Luxury alum, and offers excellent, seasonal farm to table dining in a casual atmosphere. As of 11/23 it’s open for lunch and dinner Thursday - Sunday. No reservations.
Drifters Cafe
Neighborhoods
Lost River
Other Good Stuff
Small independent bookstore with books for all ages, puzzles, games, and art & science kits.
7 locals recommend
WordPlay
50 W Main StSmall independent bookstore with books for all ages, puzzles, games, and art & science kits.