RV travelers hit Rio, West Virginia, for Short Mountain's raw wilderness right at their doorstep. Base camp at Short Mountain WMA or Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area to stalk deer trails and hike Chimney Top ridges. Quiet sites amid 8,000 acres of state land beat crowded resorts every time.
Rio hugs Hardy County's edge, where Short Mountain towers over Patterson Creek Valley. Trout rise in local streams; hunters track whitetails come fall. The Hardy County Fair packs the fairgrounds each August with bluegrass tunes and livestock shows.
Short Mountain WMA draws rugged souls for primitive dry camping amid thick forests and steep draws. Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area fits families chasing wild turkey or easy meadow strolls. Both spots launch you into off-grid adventures from sturdy gravel pads.
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Rio stands out for Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area's hunting and hiking. This Hardy County gem spans 8,000 acres of forests and ridges where whitetails roam free. Campers chase trout in Patterson Creek or join the annual Hardy County Fair's tractor pulls.
Short Mountain WMA and Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area top the list near Rio. Both offer primitive sites in Hardy County's wild pockets, perfect for dry camping. Gravel pads handle big rigs; access trails start steps from your door.
Yes, Short Mountain WMA and Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area allow leashes dogs. Pets join hikes on 12 miles of trails, but owners pack out waste. Hunting seasons require extra caution around active areas.