If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in a caboose, here’s your chance to find out. Not only do you get to experience a scenic train ride, but you’ll also have the experience of camping when the train drops you and the caboose off in the wilderness. The Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad makes it all possible. Here’s how it works.

The train departs from the Durbin, WV Depot.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook Your caboose will be pulled by the Durbin Rocket steam engine.

You’ll take a scenic route along the Greenbrier River.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook The trip takes about an hour each way.

The caboose is dropped off in a wilderness location, miles from civilization.

TripAdvisor/Susan M. It’s in the National Quiet Zone, so there’s no phone service here.

The caboose has everything you need for camping with up to 6 people.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook You’ll be supplied with a refrigerator, range, heat, linens, towels, utensils, and a DVD player.

There’s even a kitchen and a bathroom.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook You will need to pack your own food.

When morning comes, the train will come by again to hook up the caboose and take you back to Durbin.

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook

Your caboose will be pulled by the Durbin Rocket steam engine.

The trip takes about an hour each way.

TripAdvisor/Susan M.

It’s in the National Quiet Zone, so there’s no phone service here.

You’ll be supplied with a refrigerator, range, heat, linens, towels, utensils, and a DVD player.

You will need to pack your own food.

Here’s a video about the trip.

What could be more fun for the entire family than a fun trip that’s part train ride, part camping, and all-out fun? The Castaway Caboose is a popular adventure for locals and visitors alike so you’ll want to book your trip well in advance. Find out more and book your adventure at this link on the official website for the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Or to book your trip, you can call 877-686-7245.

For more camping ideas in West Virginia, check out these 12 places where you can spend the night close to nature.

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Address: Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike, Durbin, WV, USA