Established Camping
Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground Monongalia County Park
Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground, near Morgantown, West Virginia, is a solid spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a mix of tent sites, RV accommodations, and cabins, it caters to a variety of camping styles.
This campground is known for its spacious sites, allowing you to spread out and enjoy some privacy. Visitors have mentioned that the gravel surfaces can be a bit of a downside, but the clean shower facilities and the ability to connect to Starlink from your site make up for it. As one camper noted, “The spaces are big enough that you are not on top of your neighbors, which is nice.”
You’ll find plenty to do nearby, with Cheat Lake just a stone's throw away for fishing and exploring. The campground is also conveniently located close to Morgantown, where you can grab a bite to eat or check out local attractions. Plus, the park features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings around the campfire.
Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a longer stay, Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground offers a friendly atmosphere and a chance to unwind in nature.
Description
Picturesque Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground is surrounded by Coopers Rock State Forest and the West Virginia University Forest, creating an outdoor recreational area of over 16,000 acres. Located just 10 miles east of Morgantown West Virginia on Interstate 68 at exit 15 / Coopers Rock. Please do not take Darnell Hollow Road unless you are familiar and confident with this WV backroad.
During the daylight, guests are welcome to picnic, begin a hike through the WVU Forest, fish our two ponds (no license required, catch and release only), swim in our pond beach area, or engage in family sports in our large field. During the winter, guests often use the park for sledding, XC skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. These activities are free of charge and available from dawn to dusk, whenever weather conditions permit. We don't ALWAYS have snow in the winter, but we do have a snowmaker so we can have snow and sledding more often. A cable lift is currently being installed to pull weary legs up the hill!
Overnight rental accomodation are also available for guests who wish to extend the fun past dusk. We have over 40 primative tent sites, 10 RV sites, and seven unique cabins.
Location
Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground Monongalia County Park is located in West Virginia
Directions
From east town limits (I-68/exit 15): Go 1-1/4 mi E on CR 73, then 1-1/2 mi N on CR 1 (Sand Springs Rd).
Address
346 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
Coordinates
39.6780107 N
79.77057028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
Camp Ara
34 min away
Horseshoe Recreation Area
1 hr 15 min away
Drive Time
- 9 min from Morgantown
- 1 hr 17 min from Pittsburgh
- 1 hr 20 min from Wheeling
- 1 hr 25 min from Johnstown
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
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