Richwood has a mountain setting with close proximity to Monongahela National Forest and access to a great number of recreational areas.
 Three tributaries of the Gauley River (Williams River, Cranberry River, and Cherry River) all flow wild within this portion of the forest.
 A scenic highway and visitors center also lie at the intersection of WV 39 and WV 150, which is close to the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area and the Cranberry Wilderness.
 The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is the southernmost Canadian-style bog in the world.
 Summit Lake offers the only flat water recreation in the immediate area.
Richwood is also home to Cherry Hill Country Club, a nine-hole golf course located on top of Hinkle Mountain.
Richwood has a mountain setting with close proximity to Monongahela National Forest and access to a great number of recreational areas.  Three tributaries of the Gauley River (Williams River, Cranberry River, and Cherry River) all flow wild within this portion of the forest.  A scenic highway and visitors center also lie at the intersection of WV 39 and WV 150, which is close to the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area and the Cranberry Wilderness.  The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is the southernmost Canadian-style bog in the world.  Summit Lake offers the only flat water recreation in the immediate area. Richwood is also home to Cherry Hill Country Club, a nine-hole golf course located on top of Hinkle Mountain.
Richwood, West Virginia