Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
6263 Appalachian Hwy, Davis, WV 26260
16,000 acres · 12 miles of trails
Protecting the largest freshwater wetland in the Central Appalachians near Davis, this 16,000-acre refuge features shade, water, parking, and trash cans on trails for leashed dogs. Observe wildlife quietly. Carry waste bags for cleanup.
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- Park
- Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Davis, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 39.0608, -79.4628
- Size
- 16,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 16,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
16,000-acre wildlife refuge — largest freshwater wetland in the Central Appalachians. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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