Discover Camping in West Virginia

• Monongahela National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Huttonsville, West Virginia

  

  The gate of the Stuart Recreation Area welcomes visitors to leisure on the Monongahela National Forest.   The Monongahela National Forest is a recreation destination and major tourism attraction. The extensive backwoods road and trail system is available for hiking , mountain biking ...

• New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  National Park Service

  Near Danese, West Virginia

  

  A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

• Monongahela National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Valley Head, West Virginia

  

  Monongahela National Forest Christmas Tree Permit on www.recreation.gov https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/659ceb41-ec5d-11ea-8045-369699f3be2d Create special memories by bringing your family to the Monongahela National Forest to cut your own Christmas tree. A permit is required to cut a C...

• Battle Run

  Summersville Lake

  Near Summersville, West Virginia

  

  Battle Run Campground is conveniently located just south of Summersville, West Virginia, on the shores of the largest lake in the state. Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make Summersville Lake a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.The historic Carnifex Ferry Battlefield St...

• Beech Fork Shelters

  Beech Fork Lake

  Near Lavalette, West Virginia

  Take a day trip to Beech Fork Lake and choose from one of five picnic areas. Hang out, fire up the grill, and enjoy time spent outdoors on one of the many hiking trails that weave through droves of Appalachian hardwood trees. Keep an eye out for birds like thrushes, chats, and cuckoos.Shelters are a...

• Big Bend (WV)

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Cabins, West Virginia

  

  Big Bend is a family-oriented campground along a bend on the South Branch Potomac River in Smoke Hole Canyon. With its convenient position on the river, the campground creates a recreation hub for fishing, tubing, kayaking and swimming. About 1.3 million people visit the Monongahela National For...

• Blue Bend Rec Area

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Renick, West Virginia

  

  Blue Bend Recreation Area is a quaint wooded area filled with plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping opportunities. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic wood tables and shelters appeal to many day and overnight visitors. The recreation area, along Anthony Cre...

• Blue Meadow

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

  

  Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.Blue Meadow's group campground is divided into 17 campsites, including 4 walk-...

• Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter

  Bluestone Lake

  Near Hinton, West Virginia

  

  Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. The 2,040 acres of water provide boaters, water skiers and fishermen with plenty of recreational opportunities. With a capacity of up to 100 guests and dozens of activities and amenit...

• Bulltown Camp

  Burnsville Lake

  Near Napier, West Virginia

  

  Head to Bulltown Campground to experience the scenery and historic significance of this central West Virginia region. The large campground is on the edge of Burnsville Lake, just beside the Bulltown Historic Area. This spot occupies the site of a Civil War battle, where reenactments of the historic ...

• Burnsville Lake Shelters

  Burnsville Lake

  Near Napier, West Virginia

  

  Burnsville Lake Shelters create a wonderful setting for daytime gatherings on Burnsville Lake. The six group picnic shelters are scattered across two ends of the lake. Shelters 1-4 are near the dam while shelters 5 and 6 are upstream near the inflow from the Little Kanawha River.The primary pastime ...

• Bakers Run Campground

  Sutton Lake

  Near Sutton, West Virginia

  

  Bakers Run Campground is one of the best kept secrets in West Virginia. The campground rests among shady forests and flowing tributaries of the Elk River, which has the highest species diversity and richness of any river in the entire state. This makes the fishing excellent for bass, crappie, catf...

• Bee Run Campground

  Sutton Lake

  

  Bee Run Campground is a small, but beautiful little campground located in central WV. The campground is three miles off Interstate 79 (Flatwoods exit). The campground features twelve primitive campsites suitable for RV's, Travel Trailer's and tents. The campground is surrounded by the Elk River Wild...

• Beech Fork Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Lavalette, West Virginia

  

  Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre lake in the hills of West Virginia with fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. Camping is available at nearby Beech Fork State Park. A solar-powered visitor center is located at the damsite, 7 miles south of Huntington, West Virginia. There is a 10-HP limit on bo...

• Bluestone Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Hinton, West Virginia

  

  Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia. With a 2,040 acre surface area, the lake provides boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities. The State of West Virginia operates Bluestone State Park with cabin rental...

• Brandywine Campground

  George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

  Near Brandywine, West Virginia

  This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay fe...

• Burnsville Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Orlando, West Virginia

  

  There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including excellent hunting. At the Burnsville Lake Dam and the Riffle Run Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, you can take advantage of camping at one of sixty sites (non-reservable, electric & non-electric), take a picnic or plan a family...

• East Fork (WV)

  East Lynn Lake

  Near Kiahsville, West Virginia

  

  East Fork Campground is located on the shores of East Lynn Lake on the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek, near East Lynn, WV. Visitors come to East Fork for camping, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and picnicking.The campground offers 167 sites with electrical and/or water hookups. Ameni...

• East Lynn Lake Shelters

  East Lynn Lake

  Near Genoa, West Virginia

  *Please note that the Overlook Area's playground is currently under renovation. If you are reserving Shelters 1 or 2, please be aware that you will not have access to the playground until renovations are complete. East Lynn Lake Shelters are perfect for gathering friends and family for a fun-fill...

• East Lynn Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near East Lynn, West Virginia

  

  A region important for natural gas, oil and coal. Wooded hills of 600 feet rise gently around the lake.

• Gatewood Group

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Whitmer, West Virginia

  Gatewood Group Campground is ideally located just two miles from Spruce Knob Lake in the Monongahela Forest, creating an ideal base camp for hikes and wildlife watching.Three group sites are available that can accommodate up to 20 people each. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are ac...

• Gerald Freeman Campground

  Sutton Lake

  Near Sutton, West Virginia

  

  Gerald Freeman Camp is nestled in the headwaters of Sutton Lake in central West Virginia, 70 miles north of Charleston. The area provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing and hiking.The Elk River Wildlife Management Area contains nearly 18,000 acres o...

• Grandview Playground Shelter

  New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Near Beaver, West Virginia

  

  The Playground Picnic Shelter is the main shelter at Grandview. It is closest to the main playground and ball fields, located just past the amphitheater.The city of Beckley is approximately 12 miles from Grandview and offers a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Popular attractions ...

• Grandview Shelter 1

  New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Near Beaver, West Virginia

  

  Grandview Shelter #1 is a smaller shelter located on a hill just off the Grandview Rim Trail near the North Rim Overlook. It can accommodate 40 people inside the shelter and approximately 35 people outside. This shelter is not handicapped accessible. It requires climbing up a small set of stone s...

• Grandview Shelter 2

  New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Near Beaver, West Virginia

  

  Grandview Shelter #2 is a larger shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 80 people inside and 55 people outside the shelter for a total of about 135 people.Shelter #2 offers two electrical outlets, and four charcoal grills. Playground equipment, horse shoe pit, dri...

• Grandview Shelter 3

  New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Near Beaver, West Virginia

  

  Grandview Shelter #3 is a small shelter shaded by the canopy of the forest. It will hold approximately 30 people inside and 42 outside.Grandview became part of New River Gorge National River in 1990, after more than 50 years as one of West Virginia's most popular day use state parks. The area offer...

• Grandview Shelter 4

  New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Near Beaver, West Virginia

  

  Grandview Shelter #4 is a medium size shelter located under the canopy of the forest. It can accommodate up to 64 people inside and 26 people outside the shelter for a total of about 90 people.The Grandview area of New River Gorge National River features five hiking trails, overlooks, a seasonal vi...

• Horseshoe Recreation Area

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Parsons, West Virginia

  

  Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along the Horseshoe Run River, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. Each site offers picnic tables, grills, and waste receptac...

• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

  National Park Service

  Near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

  

  Find yourself at the confluence of history and nature. Experience John Brown's Raid, a flash point that ignited the Civil War. Find your story in the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Explore the rolling Blue Ridge mountains and rushing waters of the Shenandoah and...

• Hopkins Mountain Fireman'S Cabin

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

  

  Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin is approximately 17 miles north of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It sits at an elevation of 3,162 feet. Guests enjoy the area for its magnificent views, animal watching, hunting and historic background. The Hopkins Mountain Fireman’s Cabin and Fire Tower...

• Howell Run Picnic Area

  Jennings Randolph Lake

  Near Keyser, West Virginia

  

  The Howell Run Picnic Area is a day use facility overlooking Jennings Randolph Lake, providing a beautiful backdrop for picnicking, sightseeing and hiking. A nesting pair of bald eagles call Jennings Randolph Lake home. Bring binoculars for the lucky chance to spot a bald eagle.At the Howell Run Pic...

• Jess Judy

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Cabins, West Virginia

  

  Jess Judy is a group camping facility located on the South Branch of the Potomac River, in West Virginia;s eastern panhandle, about 1.5 miles south of Big Bend. Canoeing, fishing and hiking are popular activities. About 1.3 million visitors come to the Monongahela National Forest each year, and i...

• Lake Sherwood

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

  

  Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities and camping options. Standard, tent-only and group camping facilities are perched along Lake Sherwood, the largest lake in the Monongahela National Forest. Swimming beaches, a picnic area, boat r...

• Middle Mountain Cabins

  Monongahela National Forest

  Near Durbin, West Virginia

  

  The Middle Mountain Cabins are nestled in a small grassy opening near a small pond and Camp Five Run, a hiking trail that leads into the Laurel Fork South Wilderness. The cabins are secluded and offer a quiet retreat for visitors. Rented as a single unit, Middle Mountain Cabins include a main cabin ...

• R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters

  R.D. Bailey Lake

  Near Simon, West Virginia

  

  Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.The lake is best known for boating and fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and channel catfish. Hunting enthusiasts can hunt small game such as rabbit...

• R.D. Bailey Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Hanover, West Virginia

  

  Beautiful lake in rugged terrain with visitor center overlooking the lake and many recreational opportunities.

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