Welcome to Devil's Backbone Adventure Resort
Discover Devil’s Backbone Adventure Resort in Matewan, WV — your ultimate basecamp for Hatfield-McCoy Trail System adventures. Located directly on Devil Anse Trail 59, our resort offers true ride-in, ride-out convenience for SXSs, ATVs, and dirt bikes, making it easy to spend more time riding and less time hauling. The Hatfield McCoy Trail System is one of the largest ATV and OHV trail systems in the world, covering over 1,200 miles across several counties!
Choose from a wide range of lodging options designed for every type of trail traveler: cozy one-, two-, and four-bedroom cabins (including hot tub cabins), deluxe tents, trail shelters, and spacious RV sites — now featuring upgraded deluxe RV pads with built-in firepits and hot tubs. Guests enjoy access to premium on-site amenities, including two in-ground pools, the Tipple Tavern bar & restaurant, Trail 59 Grill, the Backbone Company Store with trail permits and essentials, a gas station, an ATV wash station, bathhouses, laundry facilities, and more.
Whether you’re exploring the rugged Appalachian terrain with friends, planning a memorable family getaway, or seeking a romantic escape beneath star-filled skies, Devil’s Backbone Adventure Resort delivers comfort, excitement, and breathtaking views all in one place. Stay, ride, relax — and experience why adventurers call us their favorite place to return year after year. Book your trail adventure today!
Cabins
46 Cabins
Escape to our cozy cabins, available in one, two, or four-bedroom options! Each cabin is fully furnished, providing all the comforts of home, and many even feature relaxing hot tubs.
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Gas
Station
Fuel Up
Gas station on site with 90 non-ethanol and 93 premium fuel!
Card only.
Heliport
Lodge
Sleeps up to 28
Our Heliport Lodge is a guest favorite! This four-bedroom, four-bathroom site also includes a hot tub, open floorplan, custom bar, and 3,000 sq ft garage with basketball, pool table, ping pong table, and room to park your machines!
Direct Trail Access
Devil Anse Trail 59
Direct Access to Devil Anse Trail 59!
Access Buffalo Mountain Trail System to the left and Rock House Trail System to the right.
Backbone Company Store
Grab the Essentials
Our on-site store offers trail permits, trail gear (helmets, goggles, gloves, etc.), resort and Hatfield McCoy Trail System souvenirs, ice, beer, wine, drinks, snacks, groceries, and toiletries.
Camping Options
Variety of Camping Options!
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Deluxe RV sites (two with hot tubs)
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Full Hookup RV Sites
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Primitive Camping
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Trail Shelters
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Deluxe Tents
Tipple Tavern
Two On-Site Dining Options
Enjoy handcrafted meals and drinks at Tipple Tavern on our main level, or unwind poolside with casual bites at Trail 59 Grill, nestled between cabins 43 and 44.
Two Resort Pools
Unwind
Unwind in one of our two resort pools. Whether you prefer a refreshing dip or lounging by the water, our serene environment is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
ATV Wash Station
Clean off the Trails
Wash the trails off your vehicle after a day of riding at our ATV wash station. Located near primitive camping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are just outside of Matewan, WV near the Kentucky border. We are directly on the Hatfield McCoy Trail System on Devil Anse Trail 59, between Buffalo Mountain and Rock House Trail Systems.
Do you have a restaurant?
Yes! We have two restaurants on-site, the Tipple Tavern and the Trail 59 Grill.
Are you open all-year?
Yes! We are open 365 days a year, same as the Hatfield McCoy Trail System.
Do you sell trail permits?
Yes! We sell HMT permits at our Backbone Company Store. All riders and passengers are required to have a trail permit. Riders must be six years old or older.
Do you have a pool?
Yes! We have two inground pools. One at the main cabin level and one at the upper cabin level. The pools are typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Do you have hot tubs?
Yes! We offer one, two, and four-bedroom cabins, as well as two deluxe RV sites, with hot tubs! Check out our lodging page for more information!