EXPLORE THE REGION
Attractions & Activities
From Civil War sites to breathtaking river scenery — Keyser and Mineral County have something for every visitor.
Lake / Reservoir
Jennings Randolph Lake
A stunning 952-acre reservoir on the North Branch Potomac, approximately 20 minutes from Keyser. Created by the Jennings Randolph Dam. Offers boating, fishing (walleye, bass, trout), swimming, camping, and picnicking. Also includes New Creek Trail — 4 miles of rail/trail with 1 mile of river frontage on the North Branch. Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
📍Elk Garden, WV 26717 (~20 min from Keyser)
🕐Open year-round (camping seasonal)
GETTING HERE
Plan Your Visit to Keyser
By Car 🚗
Keyser sits at US Route 220 and US Route 50. Just 3 hours from Washington D.C., 20 minutes from Cumberland MD (via I-68), and 4 hours from Pittsburgh PA. Free parking throughout downtown.
By Air ✈️
The Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (CBE) in nearby Wiley Ford, WV is minutes away. Washington Dulles (IAD), Baltimore-Washington (BWI), and Pittsburgh (PIT) airports are all within 3–4 hours.
By Train 🚂
Amtrak Capitol Limited stops in Cumberland, MD — just across the Potomac from Ridgeley, WV (10 miles from Keyser). CSX freight lines run along the North Branch. The Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) provides local bus service.