Greenbrier State Forest — Attraction in White Sulphur Springs

Cabin is super cute. Looks nice upon entry, but bedding was gross. Hair and dirt all over the sheets, pillow cases and bedspread. Went to Walmart to buy our own bedding. Comforter, sheets and pillowcases, something inexpensive to get me to get into the bed. There was no way I'd sleep in it otherwise. Considering all of the hair and dirt, I don't think any of their bedding was washed. I'm not fru fru and expect luxury. Especially when we stay in a cabin, But I'd expect clean bedding at least. There is no light on the back porch (why not????) so we couldn't sit out there in pitch black. So black that you could not see your hand in front of you. The kitchen was nice, but definitely bring your own paper towels and pump soap as there is not any in the kitchen. Just a sample bottle of dish soap. The fridge was clean and kitchen had the basics. The bathroom appeared clean and the shower had awesome water pressure and there were plenty of towels for our stay. Bathroom was spacious as well. Last year we stayed at the Lost River State Park and it was a bit cleaner overall, on the flip side, we found GBSP a bit quieter with much less people. Seemed a few cabins were empty when we were there, like the one next to ours.

We liked the large dining table inside the cabin, and the room had good seating. The interior of the cabin was spacious and we appreciated that.

We were very disappointed how the rails were wobbly on the deck, as well as areas on the back stairs, too. It was not safe. Finally, just as a heads up, at the time that i write this review, there is no AC in the bedroom. It was a sauna when we walked in there. Put main room AC (awesome AC, BTW) on blast and went out to buy a fan. It might not matter to many, but if you are like me, and can't sleep in the heat, I suggest bringing a fan for the bedroom. We placed it so the air from the AC would circulate the air in the bedroom area then at night moved the fan into the bedroom. Still was way too hot, so we ended up sleeping on the futon in the living area. I hate to knock this place, but I think the disappointments (for us) should be said in my review. I do want to say that the lady in the office/gift shop was very nice as were the ground crew.

The park itself was ok. We enjoyed our walks.

Outside of GBSP, check out Historic Lewisburg 10 mins away. great town to walk around and eat. Reminds me of Historic Downtown...

We rented cabins 5&6, CCC original builds from 1930's that have been updated with electric, water, sewer, wifi, and air condition/heat. A double bed and futon couch, can sleep 3. Kitchen has full size oven/stove and fridge. Screened porch was perfect for sitting outside, but safe from sun and bugs. Fire ring and wood supplied. Picnic table next to cabin and charcoal grill (renter needs to provide charcoal). Bathroom had nice features, but tight maneuver room where knees, elbows, and extra thick bodies may have some discomfort. Towels and bedding provided. Pool up by security and entrance, 1 mile away. Could walk, but parking available. Free to cabin guests, but non campers can pay for day $5. Lifeguard on duty and small snack bar. Has little tike area, too. Hours 11:30-5:30pm, closed Monday. Rangers were actively monitoring. Often doing rounds. Friendly and helpful. Playground in cabin area simple, but fun with teeter, swings, slide and merry-go-round (old school style). No parking at playground, but if nice to cabin 5, it's across the drive and may allow. Noise is only issue. The cabins are spaced nicely, but sound travels easily in holler. Road is close, people and dogs walk often, and kids play as expected. So, not recommended if want seclusion, but it is better than many RV parks - since many trees and grass open areas. We explored New River National Park, which is 30 minutes to Sandstone Visitor Center, 1 hr + to Canyon Rim. Be warned that the address listed is misleading and will have you traveling further than necessary. The cabins are a mile south of entrance, so google to there. Tunnel just off I64 is 14ft clearance. Campground and picnic area south of cabins, but we never went there to...

We camped here over Memorial Day weekend (2008). My previous experience with camping in "state forest" or "national forest" facilities has been bare minimum -- a pit toilet if I'm lucky. This place has full flush toilets and hot showers. The camping spaces are reasonably well separated, and the campground's situation up a fairly tight valley road makes it nice and quiet. We heard a whip-poor-will our first night there. There's plenty to do nearby, particularly with the Greenbrier River so near at hand.

There are a few gotchas. The first is the low-clearance railroad underpass right after you get off I-64. It's signed as 9'-2", but it's an arch, and there are additional signs that read higher clearances posted on the frame of the arch itself. Our bikes put our clearance at 9'-3", but keeping toward the center of the arch, we didn't seem to be anywhere near the roof. But beware. The stones on the underpass show that quite a few people have tried to go under it and failed.

The second thing is that not all of the sites are especially hospitable to campers. The first site they gave us was pretty steeply sloped, and the natural place to park our pop-up camper would have put the door away from the fireplace and picnic table. We ended up at another site that had a wide separation between the power outlet and the greywater drain -- too far for our cable and hose to reach both. At yet another site, the drain was UPHILL from where someone would put a camper.

But this is all nitpicking. We enjoyed our stay, and I wouldn't hesitate to...