Beech Fork State Park, co-managed by the WV Division of Natural Resources and the US Army Corps of Engineers, holds Lake View Campground along the shore of Beech Fork Lake in the hill country of western West Virginia. Getting there takes some effort. The access road runs through curvy mountain back roads, and the route warrants caution, especially for larger rigs. Sites are electric-hookup only, with picnic tables and fire pits, and the bathhouse is on-site, though reviewers note it could use some upkeep.
Water proximity is the defining feature here. Many sites sit directly on the lake, which makes the campground well-suited to paddlers and anglers, and those with a boat can reach a beach several miles from the main area that is otherwise inaccessible by land. Cell coverage is essentially nonexistent for most carriers at this location, Verizon included, so plan accordingly. The campground draws crowds even mid-week, but sites are spaced roughly 50 to 75 feet apart, which gives each camp some breathing room despite the volume of visitors.
Beyond the water, the park includes hiking and biking trails, a swimming pool, a disc golf course, a shooting range, and a playground. WiFi is available, though one reviewer notes it is limited to the Old Orchard Campground section of the park. "Spacious, beautiful views of the water," notes Todd S. about the lakeside electric sites. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead given how quickly the campground fills. Campers who want a different configuration within the same park can also look at Moxley Branch Campground or Four Coves Campground as alternatives nearby.
Description
Lake View Campground is open seasonally and is located along the lakeshore, furthest from the Park Office and below the cabin hill. A playground is centrally located within the campground. All campsites in Lake View, numbered 225 through 275, are available for reservation from early April through late October.
The campground’s 51 sites are equipped with 30amp electrical service. Two campsites have an enlarged paved surface and are equipped with wheelchair accessible picnic tables. Lake View amenities include restrooms and an ADA accessible, full-service bathhouse with coin operated laundry.
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Map & DirectionsLake View Campground is located in West Virginia near Beech Fork Lake
Coordinates
38.3079241 N
82.3464739 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/1/26
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/1/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
