Dolly Sods Wilderness
Dolly Sods Wilderness is a 17,777-acre wilderness area in Tucker County, West Virginia. It rises from about 2,615 to 4,178 ft. The nearest town is Davis, 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Dolly Sods Wilderness map
Dolly Sods Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Dolly Sods Wilderness is 10.
- Davis, WV is the nearest town, 6.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Dolly Sods Wilderness is about 4,178 ft, and its lowest about 2,615 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Blackbird Knob, about 3,948 ft.
Who manages Dolly Sods Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 17,777 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Potomac Ranger District, 304-257-4488 |
Getting to Dolly Sods Wilderness
- Davis, WV is the nearest town, 6.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Dolly Sods Wilderness
- Bear Rocks Overlook (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 3,953 ft), at 39.0660, -79.3017
- Red Creek Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 2,623 ft), at 38.9728, -79.3975
- Beaver Dam Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 4,069 ft), at 39.0530, -79.3095
- Fisher Spring Run Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 4,008 ft), at 39.0066, -79.3276
- Northland Loop Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,881 ft), at 39.0261, -79.3166
- Rohrbaugh Plains Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 4,034 ft), at 38.9629, -79.3546
- South Prong Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,932 ft), at 38.9586, -79.3593
- Sundew Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,964 ft), at 39.0636, -79.3032
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Dolly Sods Wilderness
- Blackbird Knob summit
- Breathed Mountain summit
- Coal Knob summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Dolly Sods Wilderness
- National forestDolly Sods Wilderness lies inside Monongahela National Forest.
- National wildlife refugeDolly Sods Wilderness borders Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
- State parkCanaan Valley Resort State Park is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaRoaring Plains West Wilderness is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in West Virginia
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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