SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN

📍Snowshoe, West Virginia, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 🎿 Park Rat 💎 Hidden Gem Unlimited on Ikon ☀️ Year-round destination

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Vertical drop: 1,500 ft^*
Skiable terrain: 244 acres^*
Avg snowfall: 150 in
Lifts: 14^*

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CKB

North Central WV

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

IAD

Washington Dulles

About 3.5–4.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Approach the mountain by road through the West Virginia highlands and check winter conditions before the final climb. Download directions in advance because cell coverage varies. The resort shuttle connects the mountaintop village, Silver Creek and other resort stops. For off-mountain journeys, check Mountain Transit Authority service or arrange a Greenbrier Valley Airport transfer separately.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Allegheny Springs

condo · Village Central · near Ballhooter Lift

Compare the individual floor plans to choose enough bedrooms for your group while staying within walking distance of the lift.

Group staysVillage diningPool access

🏊Pool🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Rimfire Lodge

lodge · Village Central · steps from Ballhooter Lift

Choose Rimfire for the short walk to the lift and village restaurants. Check the kitchen layout for the specific unit you book.

Village diningBallhooter accessShared hot tubs

♨️Shared outdoor hot tubs🎿Ski Storage

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check the individual unit kitchen, Shuttle. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Shared outdoor hot tubs, ski storage.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Check the individual unit kitchen, shuttle service.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Corduroy Inn & Lodge

inn · Beside Powder Monkey · near Western Territory

A good choice for skiers who want to start by Powder Monkey. Check dining hours and what your room rate includes before setting out.

Powder Monkey accessSki-in/ski-out stays

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, hot tub, shuttle service, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate

Mountain Lodge

condo · Ski-in/ski-out beside Ballhooter and Skidder chairlifts

The building adds a fireplace lobby, arcade with more than 30 games, children’s play area, laundry, gated parking, and a limited number of rentable ski lockers.

Snowshoe ski-in/ski-out staysFamilies using shared amenitiesCondo travelers

🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Snowshoe Mountain, compare a booked room or rental around Snowshoe with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets not permitted on slopes, trails, or lifts. Limited pet-friendly lodging in the village—check specific properties. Nearest boarding facilities in Elkins (45 min).

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Snowshoe

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically early December to late March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.snowshoemtn.com; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Mountain biking, hiking, scenic lift rides and Shavers Lake activities.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): 150; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 4848; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Parking, shuttle and camping ↗Resort shuttle connects mountain facilities. Regional Mountain Transit Authority and separately arranged Greenbrier Limo airport service. Snowshoe Campground across from Raven Golf Course. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe mountain areas ↗Western Territory has Cupp Run and Shay’s Revenge. Skidder is learning terrain; Gandy Dancer and Skipjack intermediate. Silver Creek offers night skiing on designated trails. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Village map ↗Mountain Lodge is at the mountaintop village, near Ballhooter and Skidder. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mountain Lodge at Snowshoe WV | 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Ski-In, Bike-Out Condos ↗Ski/Bike/Hike In & Out · Ballhooter and Skidder chairlifts · Upper Ballhooter trail · over 30 classic video games · ski lockers · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe · Rimfire Lodge ↗Rimfire is in Village Central near Ballhooter. Ski storage, outdoor hot tubs and a sauna are building amenities. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Corduroy Inn & Lodge ↗The inn describes winter ski access by Powder Monkey, near Western Territory and on-property coffee and provisions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe · Allegheny Springs ↗Village Central property near Ballhooter Lift with studios through three-bedroom condos, shared ski storage and heated outdoor pool. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe ski and snowboard lessons ↗First-timers can book at Snowshoe or Silver Creek. Pre-Ski School serves ages two to four with play and optional instruction when ready. Lift tickets and rentals are add-ons for adult first-time and child group lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snowshoe pre-arrival guide ↗The 2026–27 guide sends Snowshoe group learners to the flags at Shavers Center and Silver Creek first-timers to the slopes entrance near the Waffle Cabin. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tuques Bar and Grill | Across from Western Territory at Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia ↗A bar and grill at the Corduroy Inn complex, a short walk north of the main village or reachable by the free shuttle to Western Territory. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

10 Prime ↗Steakhouse and bar at Soaring Eagle with seafood and wine. Reservations recommended. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Foxfire Grille ↗County chamber lists The Foxfire Grille at 10 Snowshoe Drive. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Pizza Slice ↗Wood-fired pizza and gelato at Corduroy Inn, opposite Western Express; takeout or dine at Tuque’s next door. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗
Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.
Snowshoe Winter Opening Day ↗
Publishes a weather-dependent opening target. Consult the operator’s calendar for the dates you intend to ski.
Hiking, Biking & Lake Activities | Snowshoe ↗
Mountain biking, hiking, scenic lift rides and Shavers Lake activities.
Snowshoe Mountain — Spring Skiing at Snowshoe ↗
The operator publishes a 4,848-foot elevation and a 150-inch natural-snowfall average on its official blog.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

CKB

North Central WV

About 1–2 hours

drive time

✈️

IAD

Washington Dulles

About 3.5–4.5 hours

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Allegheny Springs

condo · Village Central · near Ballhooter Lift

Compare the individual floor plans to choose enough bedrooms for your group while staying within walking distance of the lift.

Group staysVillage diningPool access

🏊Pool🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury$$$$ · earlier budget guide

Rimfire Lodge

lodge · Village Central · steps from Ballhooter Lift

Choose Rimfire for the short walk to the lift and village restaurants. Check the kitchen layout for the specific unit you book.

Village diningBallhooter accessShared hot tubs

♨️Shared outdoor hot tubs🎿Ski Storage

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Check the individual unit kitchen, Shuttle. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Shared outdoor hot tubs, ski storage.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, Check the individual unit kitchen, shuttle service.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Corduroy Inn & Lodge

inn · Beside Powder Monkey · near Western Territory

A good choice for skiers who want to start by Powder Monkey. Check dining hours and what your room rate includes before setting out.

Powder Monkey accessSki-in/ski-out stays

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Shuttle, Ski Storage. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: property type, price guide, hot tub, shuttle service, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate

Mountain Lodge

condo · Ski-in/ski-out beside Ballhooter and Skidder chairlifts

The building adds a fireplace lobby, arcade with more than 30 games, children’s play area, laundry, gated parking, and a limited number of rentable ski lockers.

Snowshoe ski-in/ski-out staysFamilies using shared amenitiesCondo travelers

🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets not permitted on slopes, trails, or lifts. Limited pet-friendly lodging in the village—check specific properties. Nearest boarding facilities in Elkins (45 min).

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →