FAQs

General

• If I use a GPS device, what address do I use?

• Do you have on-site parking?

• Do you have a business center?

• Do you offer free internet?

• Do you have a post office?

• Do you have a lost and found?

• Do you allow animals and/or service animals?

• Is there a meal option open 24/7?

• How far is the airport from CDEC?

Conference/Event Attendee

• Will I be staying in barracks?

• Can I share a room with another attendee?

• Can I bring my family?

Meeting Planner

• Who can hold a conference/event at CDEC?

• Does CDEC have an area for team building?

• Do you have an on-site catering company?

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General

• If I use a GPS device, what address do I use?
  • Camp Dawson, 1001 Army Road, Terra Alta, WV

• Do you have on-site parking?
  • Yes, complimentary parking is available.

• Do you have a business center?
  • Limited copy assistance is available at the Front Desk.  Printing and copies may be made for $.10/sheet for black and white and $.25/sheet for color.

• Do you offer free internet?
  • Yes, complimentary wireless internet access in available in all common areas and classrooms.  Complimentary wired internet access is available in all sleeping rooms.

• Do you have a post office?
  • Camp Dawson has a Mail Room with limited hours located outside of the event center.  Advance notice must be made to pick up or drop off mail or packages to CDEC’s front desk.

• Do you have a lost and found?
  • Yes, please contact the front desk at 304-791-7001.

• Do you allow animals and/or service animals?
  • Pets are only allowed in Building 106 (see Lodging) with a $75 non-refundable pet fee.  Service animals are allowed.  

• Is there a meal option open 24/7?
  • The Liberty Restaurant & Lounge, Dining Facility, and The Wall Locker are not open 24/7.  However, the front desk has a variety of snacks for guests arriving after hours!

• How far is the airport from CDEC?
  • Please see Directions.

Conference/Event Attendee

• Will I be staying in barracks?
  • Conference/event attendees stay in our modern hotel rooms!  Military guests may stay in hotel rooms or barracks, pending what is required on travel orders.

• Can I share a room with another attendee?
  • All rooms in the hotel have one queen bed; therefore, we do not encourage sharing.  An extra conference/event guest in a single room may be charged a fee.

• Can I bring my family?
  • Conference/event attendees may bring family if notified and approved in advance.  An extra guest may be charged a fee.

Meeting Planner

• Who can hold a conference/event at CDEC?
  • In addition to all military branches, authorized conference users include any Federal, State (of WV), Local, or other governmental entity with the intent of using Camp Dawson in a conference/training capacity.  If you are unsure as to whether or not your group is authorized, please contact the Marketing Department for more details.

• Does CDEC have an area for team building?
  • Camp Dawson offers many great areas for team building; such as, the Multi-Purpose Building, the Leadership Reaction Course, Pierce Lake and Pavilion, and multiple outdoor courtyards.

• Do you offer catering?
  • Yes!  We offer everything from snack breaks to full event dinners.  We offer a variety of themed menus or will gladly work to make a menu customized to your event.  CDEC has many great location for indoor or outdoor events.  Large party tents and a portable bar are available.