Lodging

When you select a package with lodging, we handle the reservations for you through a special rate agreement with our partners. Lodging check-in is the day before your first field trip, and check-out is the morning after your last field trip. Additional days may be requested, but depend on availability. All lodging options are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Check-in is between 3-5pm and check-out by 10-11am. Late check-in/out details must be arranged with the provider and we'll send contact information to you prior to the Festival. Additional and specific lodging information will be provided in late March or early April.

Your choices are private deluxe cabins at Hemlock Haven Cabins, and Adventures on the Gorge, ACE Adventure Resort or the hotel option at Oak Hill Holiday Lodge. Country Road Cabins are currently unavailable. Cabins are fully furnished log-sytle homes in secluded settings with private outdoor hot tubs and modern amenities. Internet isn't available at every provider but is usually in a nearby lounge or welcome center. Maps/directions are provided to registered participants a few weeks prior to the Festival. You may consider bringing a non-birding friend on your retreat to share your cabin. To find lodging on your own click here for the New River Gorge Visitors Bureau list.

On the Registration page, choose your package by your desired length of stay (All Week, either Half Week, or Single Days). On the registration form, choose your preferred lodging and provider (cabin, hotel, or no lodging).

Take a leisurely scroll through our lodging partners or simply click the names to go straight to their descriptions. Listed drive times are approximate.

Groups of 6 to 12 click here to see Bingo's Bungalow located at Hemlock Haven.

*NEW* Adventures on the Road Cabins: Rachel is an AirBnB Superhost! Available to All Week packages. 3 minutes (0.7 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 6 minutes (2.4 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. [159 and 273 Ames Heights Road, Lansing, WV, 25862] See and reserve them on AirBnB: Cedar Waxwing Cabin and Chickadee Cabin

Country Road Cabins: Available to All Week and either Half-week packages. 10 minutes (7.2 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 13 minutes (6.9 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. [1508 Sunday Road, Hico, West Virginia, 25854] See them on TripAdvisor

Hemlock Haven Cabins: Available to All Week and both Half Week packages. 12 minutes (8.3 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 14 minutes (8.1 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. [Mallard Road, Hico, WV 25854] See them on TripAdvisor PET FRIENDLY + $25.00 per night per dog, up to 2 dogs.

Adventures on the Gorge Cabins: Available to All Week, and Monday to Thursday Half Week, and Wednesday to Saturday Half Week packages. 5 minutes (1.6 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 8 minutes (2.4 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. [107 Mill Creek Campus Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840] See them on TripAdvisor

ACE Adventure Resort: Available to All Week, both Half Week, and 2 Single Days packages. 20 minutes (11.8 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 25 minutes (14.5 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. [1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV 25901] See them on TripAdvisor

Oak Hill Holiday Lodge: Available in All Week, either Half-week, and Single-day(s) packages. 11 minutes (8 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 16 minutes (10.6 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. [340 Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901] See them on TripAdvisor

Opossum Creek Retreat Cabins: First available to veteran major supporters of NRBN programs for All Week packages only. 5 cabins and El Gordo. 7 minutes (2.7 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and serves as headquarters for our dinners and presentations. [239 Opossum Creek Retreat Rd, Lansing, WV 25862] See them on TripAdvisor

Adventures on the Road Cabins Available to All Week packages. Adventures on the Road Cabins is located in Lansing, only 3 minutes (0.7 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point on Route 19, and 6 minutes (2.4 miles) from our headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. The Chickadee Cabin (2019 built) is fully furnished and accessible with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, featuring a game room, clean hot tub on the back deck, a private yard and balcony overlooks with forest, meadow, and big sky views. For full details see its description at airbnb.com/h/adventures-on-the-road-chickadee-cabin. The Cedar Waxwing Cabin is a fully furnished shabby chic remodel of a 1970's home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With a little charm and alot of comfy, you'll love the clean hot tub on the spacious private balcony and the natural views surrounding the cabin. For full details see its description at airbnb.com/h/adventures-on-the-road-cedar-waxwing-cabin. Location: Chickadee Cabin, 159 Ames Heights Road, Lansing, West Virginia, 25862 Cedar Waxwing Cabin, 273 Ames Heights Road, Lansing, West Virginia, 25862 RETURN TO TOP
Country Road Cabins Available to All Week and both Half Week packages. Country Road Cabins is located in Hico, just 10 minutes (7.2 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point on Route 19, and 13 minutes (6.9 miles) from our headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. They offer spacious, modern, clean and cozy cabins in private wooded settings, hot tubs, kitchens, with wifi and all the amenities of home, and beautiful outdoor spaces for relaxing and gathering with friends. Register Now. For more about the provider visit wvcabins.com Location: 1508 Sunday Road, Hico, West Virginia, 25854 RETURN TO TOP
Hemlock Haven Available to All Week and both Half Week packages. Hemlock Haven is 12 minutes (8.3 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point on Route 19, and 14 minutes (8.1 miles) from our headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. These cabins are spacious, modern, private, clean and cozy, with hot tubs, kitchens, all the amenities of home, and a dog friendly fenced yard. PET FRIENDLY: + $25.00 per night for up to 2 dogs; make note in the area provided on the registration form. Register Now. For more about the provider visit hemlockhavenwv.com Location: Mallard Road, Hico, WV 25854 RETURN TO TOP
Adventures on the Gorge Available to All Week, and Monday to Thursday Half Week, and Wednesday to Saturday Half Week packages. Adventures on the Gorge cabins are 5 minutes (1.6 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 8 minutes (2.4 miles) from our headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. These cabins are spacious, modern, clean and cozy, with the amenities of home. Register Now. For more about the provider visit adventuresonthegorge.com Location: 107 Mill Creek Campus Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840 RETURN TO TOP
ACE Adventure Resort Available to All Week, both Half Week, and 2 Single Day packages. ACE is 20 minutes (11.8 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 25 minutes (14.5 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. These cabins are off the beaten path, modern, private, comfy and clean, with the amenities of home. Reduced lodging rate as compared to our other partners. Register Now. For more about the provider visit aceraft.com Location: 1 Concho Road, Oak Hill, WV 25901 RETURN TO TOP
Oak Hill Holiday Lodge Available in All Week, both Half Week, and Single-day packages. 11 minutes (8 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point, and 16 minutes (10.6 miles) from headquarters at Opossum Creek Retreat. Located at the Oyler Avenue exit on Route 19 the hotel features include an onsite lounge, indoor pool, fitness center, and is next door to a nice walking trail. Register Now. For more about the provider visit holidaylodgeoakhill.com Location: 340 Oyler Avenue, Oak Hill, WV 25901 RETURN TO TOP

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Bingo's Bungalow Available to All Week and both Half Week packages, Bingo's is a two story cabin at Hemlock Haven. Two queen bedrooms downstairs. Two bathrooms. The open loft can sleep six with 2 queen beds and 2 convertible couches, and there is a full size sofa bed in the living room. It has a game room with darts and a pool table that flips to air hockey or foosball. The large front porch has wicker furniture and a porch swing. A large dining room table, spacious covered back porch, fenced yard and a fire ring with 6 benches, and horseshoe pits. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room; gas grill; satellite tv; dvd player; 6-person hot tub; wifi; bedding and towels. Register Now. For more about the provider visit hemlockhavenwv.com Sleeps 6 to 12 guests. Dog friendly! $25 per night, per dog, maximum 2 dogs. Location: Mallard Road, Hico, WV 25854 RETURN TO TOP
Opossum Creek Retreat Available first to veteran major supporters of NRBN programs for All Week packages only. Opossum Creek Retreat serves as headquarters for our dinners and presentations, and is 7 minutes (2.7 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point on Route 19. They offer 5 unique cabins in a beautiful wooded setting. These cabins have always been the first to book for the festival because they are in the midst of the daily presentations and dinners happening at The Meadows: Festival headquarters. Beginning in 2018, as a show of appreciation we offer these cabins first to veteran major supporters of NRBNF programs. Cabins include all the amenities of home and all have private hot tubs. There is a nice nature trail on the property for birding on your own. Register Now or for more about the provider visit opossumcreek.com Location: 239 Opossum Creek Retreat Rd, Lansing, WV 25862 RETURN TO TOP
El Gordo at Opossum Creek Retreat Share a cabin with other bird watchers, boarding house style! Located in the midst of all the happenings at Opossum Creek Retreat, the El Gordo Birding Boarding House is our super-mega-special package providing seven nights lodging Sunday through Sunday; and three meals, presentations, and preselected field trips Monday through Saturday. Two private queen bedrooms and one bunk room with four twin beds, two bathrooms, full kitchen, spacious living room, and a hot tub on a covered deck. Opossum Creek Retreat serves as headquarters for our dinners and presentations, and is 7 minutes (2.7 miles) from our Burnwood rendezvous point on Route 19. For more about the provider visit opossumcreek.com Sleeps up to 8 guests. Location: 239 Opossum Creek Retreat Rd, Lansing, WV 25862 RETURN TO TOP

Lodging Partners

Group Lodging Options - for groups larger than 12, Contact Us ... we know all the best spots!

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