Best Cabin Camping near Alum Creek, WV

Cabin rentals near Alum Creek offer varying levels of amenities depending on location. The Huntington/Fox Fire KOA provides cabin accommodations with access to electricity, running water, and shared bathroom facilities. Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds features waterfront cabin sites with longer driveways for easier access and additional privacy. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and seating areas, while kitchen facilities vary by location. Indoor plumbing is standard in KOA cabins, though some more rustic options at other campgrounds may require guests to use communal facilities. According to one visitor, "Fantastic cabins!" at the Huntington/Fox Fire KOA.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Ole Henry's Camping Retreat offers cabins "on a back section of the property out of view of the tent and RV sites," providing additional privacy for cabin guests. Several campgrounds maintain year-round cabin availability, though peak season typically runs from April through October. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months and holiday weekends. Most locations permit pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. The Huntington/Fox Fire KOA maintains cabins overlooking a small pond, creating a more secluded atmosphere despite proximity to the interstate.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchenware may be provided in some units, though cooking facilities vary widely from simple fire pits to propane stoves or electric hot plates. On-site camp stores at locations like Ole Henry's and Huntington/Fox Fire KOA stock essential items, food staples, and firewood. One camper noted that Ole Henry's has "a very nice setup with a Giovannis pizza restaurant and camp store on site." Cabin guests planning extended stays should consider bringing additional cooking supplies, food storage containers, and seasonings, as these items are rarely included in cabin rentals.

Best Cabin Sites Near Alum Creek, West Virginia (34)

    1. Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    19 Reviews
    Ona, WV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 743-5622

    "It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly."

    "This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!"

    2. Little Coal River Campground

    1 Review
    Alum Creek, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 369-1951

    $20 - $110 / night

    "This is across the main highway from the water ways water park. Others camp here to be close to the Hatfield McCoy ATV trail system."

    3. Ole Henry's Camping retreat

    1 Review
    Chapmanville, WV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 524-2600

    $20 / night

    "Ole' Henry's has a very nice setup with a Giovannis pizza restaurant and camp store on site.  It is privately owned and the owners are very nice. "

    4. Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Victor, WV
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 988-2607

    $55 - $155 / night

    "Our site is the longest I’ve ever seen, it’s basically a long driveway that leads back out to the road, that’s pretty awesome."

    "We stopped for the night on our way home from Tennessee and were placed in a pull thru on the lake. What a spot!!"

    5. Moxley Branch Campground — Beech Fork State Park

    10 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 987-2757

    "We chose it because the campsites are on a lovely lake. It was a good choice! The campsites are large, each with a fire pit and picnic table. Many are shaded."

    "I’ve been camping here with my family for close to ten years now and we always have a blast."

    6. Little Coal River Retreat LLC

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    Alum Creek, WV
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 369-1951

    $40 - $80 / night

    7. Rifrafters Campground

    30 Reviews
    Fayetteville, WV
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 564-1065

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Riftrafters Campground is centrally located in Fayetteville right of Rt.19, close to The New River Gorge, rafting, climbing, hiking, biking and some good eateries."

    "Close to local towns for services. The full hook up RV sites seem crowded, but the electric only sites were spacious and shady. I had a little deck with a picnic table."

    8. Chief Logan State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Logan, WV
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 792-7125

    $16 / night

    "No water or electricity at the primitive campground, but you’re within walking distance of the main bathhouse which was nice and clean during my stay.   "

    "Private sites"

    9. Old Orchard Campground — Beech Fork State Park

    5 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 987-2757

    "The good... peaceful, nice lake with some spots next to the lake.

    The bad... not much of a camp store, the wifi is horrible, no Verizon service."

    "There are 2 parks to Beech Fork. One is the actual campground the other is the marina. Same lake but a bit of a drive to get to each other. At the campground side there is a pool."

    10. Beach Fork Lake Lower Bowen

    4 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    29 miles

    "Park was clean, employees are very helpful. You can get a spot right next to the lake. Now the bad... Not much at the camp store. Verizon service is non-existent."

    "The lake was lower but it was still nice. The bath houses were impressively clean. They have a nice Park Head quarters with a general store that has grocery items, firewood, and cool souvenirs."

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Cabin Reviews near Alum Creek, WV

169 Reviews of 34 Alum Creek Campgrounds


  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2020

    Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    Party Central

    We enjoyed our stay at Huntington/Fox Fire KOA! This is a holiday KOA that offers more amenities for vacationers. It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly.

    The staff is wonderful, they obviously care very much about their jobs and we enjoyed talking to them. They keep the property very clean which is saying a lot because it’s a very busy park. Each day we watched the park nearly empty and by sundown it was mostly full again. On the weekends it was full to capacity, and it’s occupants were out enjoying their time!

    There is: great cellular for TMobile and AT&T, laundry, dog walk area, storage, cabins, a store, a swimming pond, small beach area, and some sites have fire pits. The picnic tables were pretty dated.

    The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works.

  • Jennifer B.
    Jul. 3, 2019

    Tawney Farm

    Kayakers' Dream-- Whitewater Wonder

        Tawney Farm is part of a growing trend of agrotourism in West Virginia where farmers allow visitors to camp on their land.

        The proximity to the Gauley River makes this primitive campground an ideal place for kayakers to stay during the whitewater season in September and October.  That's when the meadows and hills around Tawney Farm will be filled with tent campers ready to ride the rapids.

         James and Susan Tawney are the perfect hosts because they're super nice and sincerely interested in talking about their sheep farm, the history of Panther Mountain, and the best places to swim, fish and kayak on the Gauley River.

        I enjoyed a couple nights of "glamping" when I stayed at the Tawney Farm "Nut House," appropriately named because James crafted it from recycled wood, including cherry, beechnut and black walnut. 

        The primitive cabin has electricity, a full-sized roll-away bed and a futon.  There's no bathroom or running water, so I used the clean port-a-potties and community propane-heated shower and had access to a fire pit and charcoal grill.

         Great hospitality!  James prepped my fire pit with free wood and Susan made sure I had plenty of charcoal, then loaned me BBQ tools so I could grill my dinner without scorching my hands.  

         The Wild and Woolly Primitive Campground includes a group area where guests can cook, wash their dishes, and hangout.  There's a small store with raw wool crafts, fresh farm eggs and black walnuts, plus and a stage for live music during the peak season.

         I wanted to make sure I got some nice photos of their sheep, so James and Susan brought the flock down for a closer look and encouraged some young guests to pet them.

         The access road to Tawney Farm is gravel with a tree growing in the middle, so take caution at night.  The nearby roads leading to the Gauley River National Recreation Area are in good shape but a little nerve-wracking because they're so narrow there's not much room to get out of the way when you come face-to-face with tour buses shuttling paddlers to and from the Gauley River.

         I checked out Mason Branch and Woods Ferry where I enjoyed some nice hiking, paddling and swimming.  Since it was summer, the kayakers I spotted were using "rubber duckies" so they could negotiate the rocky river without getting stuck.

         Mason Branch has an unmarked, unmaintained trail near the parking lot where you can see a couple of nice waterfalls.  There's a trail to the left of the lower falls that takes you to a higher waterfall the locals call "Janie's Hole."  The story I heard is Janie was a young lady who died after she either fell or jumped from the top of this falls.

         There's another interesting local story about the nearby Summersville Lake.  This crystal clear lake was created when an earthen dam was built that covered the small farming community of Gad with water.  My 98-year old mom says no one wanted to call it the "Gad Dam" because it sounded like they were using the Lord's name in vane, so they settled on the next closest town and named it the Summersville Dam.  Water released from this lake in the fall is what creates the world-class whitewater on the Gauley River.

  • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

    This KOA is a Keeper

    This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.

  • Dave V.
    Aug. 27, 2017

    Rifrafters Campground

    Convenient Location

    With impending storms, we chose to rent a cabin midweek at Riftrafters Campground in Fayetteville, WV.(riftrafters.com) rather than set up the tent in the rain.

    Riftrafters Campground is centrally located in Fayetteville right of Rt.19, close to The New River Gorge, rafting, climbing, hiking, biking and some good eateries.

    We stayed in Cabin 5, which offered a few wooden bunkbeds, one table, four chairs, one door and two windows...that's all you get in a camper cabin. Other cabins offer different bed options. No water or restroom/showers in the Cabins. Pricing is based on occupancy, much like tent camping. Which actually places it close to local hotel/motel lodging. Note: Do not anticipate spotless cabins or odor free, comfortable mattress...without heat or AC things tend to get musty.

    Riftrafters Campground offers RV/Camper sites (13) which have water and electric, Cabins (8) no water, but has electric, and several tent areas which are rated primitive. I recommend securing reservations by telephone.

    There is a covered picnic shelter and the showerhouse/restroom is clean, well-maintained and centrally located.

    Within two miles you can enjoy breakfast at Tudor's and lunch/dinner at the Secret Sandwich Society...both of which we frequented. For outdoor equipment needs, I prefer Waterstone Outdoors (waterstoneoutdoors.com), but there is another new business that recently opened between Tudor's and Secret Sandwich Society (secretsandwichsociety.com).

    Obviously, you will search the web for whatever activities you want to engage in, but I recommend paying a visit to The New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitor Center on the NE corner of The New River Bridge. Rangers there know most of the best trails to hike and how to get there. The Park is 70,000 acres, after all. I'd also recommend Class VI River Runners if you plan on hitting the New or Gauley Rivers...(class-vi.com). Hint: If you really are looking for an experience...run the Gauley in spring or fall during the dam release.

    There is really so much to do in this area that a week is just too short. I gave Riftrafters 4 stars based on their proximity to local activities, but believe they could do much to spruce up the cabins.

  • Fred L.
    Jun. 30, 2023

    Moxley Branch Campground — Beech Fork State Park

    Large camping sites, lots to do!

    We camped for two nights midweek at Beech Fork. We chose it because the campsites are on a lovely lake. It was a good choice! The campsites are large, each with a fire pit and picnic table. Many are shaded. There are lots of things to do in addition to ranger-led activities. Rental kayaks and paddle boats are available, and a swimming pool and exercise course as well. If you choose a site on the water, ducks may well waddle into your camp looking for a handout. We had a delightful time!

  • S
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Ace Adventure Resort

    Excellent campground with tons of activities.

    From whitewater rafting to the waterpark to their 15+ different adventures, Ace Adventure Resort has it all. The tent campsite I stayed at was out in the open and had no privacy, but the bath house was clean. The small cabins are very nice, with more room than it appears from the outside. The hot tub was a great addition for those cold nights after rafting.

  • M
    Apr. 17, 2019

    Lake Stephens Campground

    Popular summer camper location.

    Lake Stephens Campground is a popular location for residents of Beckley (and surrounding areas) to park their RV’s/campers, for extended periods of time, as an easy getaway. The RV/camper area consists of a large circle of campsites that are very close to each other. The common area in the middle has a playground, restroom/showers, vending machines and some field area to play. The RV area seems to have grown into a very friendly community. They have regularly scheduled events like movie night, and they even host a “trick-or-treat” event each year that attracts hundreds. Amongst other things, the park has picnic areas, a beach with a sectioned off swimming area, a small water park area, and several hiking trails.

  • Kim L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 5, 2024

    Rifrafters Campground

    Nearest CG to New River Gorge bridge and visitor center

    Very comfortable and quiet campground. Camp hosts (owners?) and staff are very friendly and helpful. Close to local towns for services. The full hook up RV sites seem crowded, but the electric only sites were spacious and shady. I had a little deck with a picnic table. Even though the land is hilly, almost every site was level. The area where I camped had a single porta potty, but the main service area had clean showers and reasonably priced laundry. Short hiking trails are nearby. A children’s area is available but looked little used.

  • Jennifer N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 15, 2024

    The Outpost at New River Gourge

    Super cute w/ lots of options🚐

    The Outpost was a great place to camp. We stayed in a full service RV spot, but the camp offered a variety of accommodations. Power had been knocked out the few days prior to our visit but luckily came back on soon after we checked in. They have a large community center w/ clean bathrooms, a large green area w/ fire pits and a ton of space for a dog to run around in. Our site was right on a little creek, had a picnic table and fire pit. The bathhouse was clean, big and heated. On our way in, we stopped at The New River Gorge which was beautiful and then for a beer at Bridge Works Beer. We met Barley the brewery dog who became fast friends with our pup. The beer was great and there were plenty of heaters on the patio to keep us warm in the rain and cold. 🍻


Guide to Alum Creek

Cabin camping near Alum Creek, West Virginia, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the amenities of home.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $150

Activities for all ages

Unique features to enhance your stay

  • The Huntington / Fox Fire KOA boasts a well-maintained campground with amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and a market for convenience.
  • At Cabwaylingo State Forest, you can explore multi-use trails and enjoy the serene beauty of the forest, making it a hidden gem for nature lovers.
  • Beech Fork Lake Lower Bowen features clean facilities and a picturesque lake view, perfect for a peaceful retreat.

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