Cass draws RV nomads with vintage steam locomotives and misty Appalachian peaks. The Cass Scenic Railroad climbs Cheat Mountain daily from the historic depot. Park your rig at Whitaker Campground from $49/night and chase adventure on rails and rivers.
Cass pulses with logging-era charm. The Cass Scenic Railroad State Park launches geared steam engines up narrow-gauge tracks to Bald Knob's 4,700-foot summit. Trails fan out from town into the Monongahela National Forest, where spruce-fir forests tower overhead. The Greenbrier River winds past fly-fishing holes and kayaking runs. Locals revive Shay locomotives for weekend runs, echoing the town's 1900s lumber boom.
Whitaker Campground plants your basecamp near the action. Rates kick off at $49/night along riverfront sites. Families claim spacious pull-throughs for weekend rail trips. Hardy hikers and anglers pick primitive spots to launch dawn patrols on forest paths or trout streams. Everyone digs the proximity to Cass's Main Street diners and the depot.
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Cass stands out for the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and its steam-powered mountain climbs. Geared locomotives from the logging era haul passengers up 11 percent grades to Bald Knob vista. The town preserves 1900s company houses and sawmill relics, drawing rail fans and history buffs year-round. Surrounding forests and rivers amp up the outdoor pull.
Whitaker Campground tops the list near Cass. It starts at $49/night with sites hugging the Greenbrier River. Expect pull-throughs and basics close to the Cass Scenic Railroad depot for easy day trips.
Yes, Whitaker Campground welcomes pets at its Cass-area sites. Leash rules apply amid river trails and open fields perfect for walks. Owners praise the fenced play areas and proximity to pet-safe forest hikes in the Monongahela National Forest.