Facility Overview
Situated directly along the prominent US Route 220 corridor just north of central Moorefield, West Virginia, Shorty\'s Garage offers open-air surface parking and vehicle staging on a paved and hard-packed gravel lot. Operated alongside an established, family-owned NAPA Auto Care and ASE-certified diagnostic repair facility, this location caters primarily to local motorists, commercial drivers, and long-distance travelers traversing Hardy County and the Potomac Highlands. Because the lot is an expansive, unobstructed outdoor footprint, there are zero overhead height clearance limits, making it exceptionally accommodating for oversized pickup trucks, work vans, utility trailers, RVs, and service vehicles that cannot enter typical urban multi-level parking decks.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located in the scenic South Branch Potomac River Valley, this facility serves as a dependable staging and parking point for visitors heading into Moorefield and surrounding Hardy County destinations. Central Moorefield—noted for historic landmarks such as the Moorefield Historic District, local eateries, and community centers—is situated just a 5-minute drive south along US-220. Outdoor recreationists venturing toward the South Branch Potomac River, Lost River State Park, and George Washington National Forest frequently travel this thoroughfare. The property is also situated within easy reach of local retail, agricultural supply centers, and essential roadside services.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Accessing the lot is straightforward via direct turn-ins from US-220 (North Main Street extended), which features wide sightlines and smooth roadway approaches in both northbound and southbound directions. The facility offers seamless connectivity to US Route 48 (Corridor H), granting swift regional transit eastward toward Baker and Virginia, and westward across the Appalachian highlands toward Elkins. Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) provides rural bus transit connections throughout Hardy and Grant Counties, while regional vehicular travel remains the primary and most efficient mode of transport.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, open-air surface parking layout with wide maneuvering lanes
- Unrestricted vertical clearance suitable for high-profile vehicles, utility trucks, and towed trailers
- On-site ASE-certified repair, diagnostics, and mechanical assistance available during business hours
- Paved customer spaces alongside well-drained gravel staging zones
- Convenient drop-off and vehicle retrieval areas adjacent to the service office
- Excellent highway visibility and broad curb-cut entry for hassle-free ingress and egress
Ideal For
- Local drivers and rural commuters needing designated customer parking for automotive repairs and inspections
- Fleet drivers and contractors operating light-to-medium duty work trucks in Hardy County
- Travelers along US-220 and Corridor H seeking a dependable roadside automotive and parking stop
- Visitors exploring Moorefield businesses, events, and outdoor regional parks
Visitor & Driver Tips
Drivers bringing vehicles for service or utilizing customer parking should pull into the designated front bays facing the office entrance to check in with the service desk. If arriving with an extended trailer, dual-axle truck, or recreational vehicle, utilize the perimeter edges of the lot to avoid blocking active shop bays and tow-truck staging zones. As US-220 carries regular commercial and highway traffic, exercise caution and use turn signals well in advance when decelerating for the driveway entrance.
