Middle Mountain Cabins

Middle Mountain Cabins is a cluster of three rustic log and frame structures located within Monongahela National Forest. The main building is a rectangular log cabin paired with two matching wooden buildings that share the same gable roof design.

Built in 1931 by the Forest Service, these cabins were part of the administrative infrastructure for managing the national forest. They originally housed personnel who monitored fire activity and supported daily forest operations in this remote location.

The cabins reflect how forest workers lived and built their homes in remote mountain settings during the early 20th century. You can see the practical approach to construction that made sense for people working far from towns.

The cabins now serve as rental accommodations for group visits to Monongahela National Forest. Coming prepared for mountain weather and the remote setting makes for a more comfortable stay in this woodland area.

These buildings survive from an era when the Forest Service maintained small remote outposts deep in the mountains. They offer a rare glimpse into how early forestry operations were supported with basic infrastructure far from civilization.

Location: West Virginia

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.68830,-79.73420

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22