Best RV Parks & Resorts near Williamson, WV
Several RV parks with electric and water hookups operate near Williamson, West Virginia. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground offers level gravel sites with full hookups including 50-amp service, while Backwoods Camping & RV Park provides basic water and electric connections. Little Coal River Campground features 50-amp service and accommodates larger vehicles on their big-rig friendly sites. Beech Fork State Park campgrounds have multiple loops with varying hookup options. The sites at these parks typically include gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings, though spacing between sites varies significantly. "The RV sites are level with gravel and spaced apart. If you're thinking about camping here AND can get a reservation, do it."
Limited cell service affects several parks in the region, with one visitor noting "I had terrible phone service with Sprint" at Paintsville Lake. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though Yatesville Lake operates seasonally from April through October. Reservation difficulty varies significantly between parks—primitive sites are generally available, but RV sites with hookups often require booking months in advance. Navigation to certain mountainous locations involves navigating steep, narrow roads that may challenge larger motorhomes. Dump stations are available at most established campgrounds including Backwoods, Little Coal River, and Beech Fork State Park, though not all sites offer sewer connections at the individual campsites.