Best Glamping near Athens, WV

Recent Glamping Reviews in Athens

279 Reviews of 22 Athens Campgrounds

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  Benjy B.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 14, 2024

  The Outpost at New River Gourge

  Loved it here!

  As a car camper I was initially hesitant about paying for a partial hookup RV spot knowing that I wouldn’t be fully utilizing what I was paying for, but man am I glad I chose to stay here.

  The location is great for getting in and out of town and the park alike, and it was the ideal location for a hike base. In terms of the campground itself, I think it set a new standard for me that’ll be pretty hard to beat. The bathrooms were incredible, and the shower was so good that it was almost annoying (I’m jealous and want it at home now too).

  Checking in and out was easy, and the staff was very kind in accommodating me extending my stay another day on two separate occasions. I’d been most in and out in the dark, but finally on the last day got to check out the rest of the place and it really is super nice with a great aesthetic to match.

  The big kicker for me was the lodge/Wi-Fi situation. As someone camping in a Prius, it can get pretty tight at times, so having a nice big space with great internet to get some work done was a huge bonus. Even in my car, the WiFi was plenty good enough to use, albeit not quite as snappy fast as the lodge.

  All in all, I’d happily come back here again and again if I were to find myself back in the area. Could not more highly recommend.

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  Kim L.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Molly R.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 1, 2024

  Rifrafters Campground

  Well managed everything you need.

  Beautiful area, close to New River National Park. Very accommodating staff. Includes wifi, PBS TV, small dog run, small playground, picnic shelter, laundry, bathhouse, firewood, ice,etc. Clean, friendly without all the fancy extras. Reasonably priced.

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  Rhys R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 24, 2024

  Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Very relaxing spot

  Very nice spot, right by the river with plenty of spaces to hammock down by there. We were lucky and got one of the last spots, there’s only 11. Fire rings with grill, and bench at each site. The ground is great for tents, no rocks. If you’re planning on coming here, make sure and come early. Pit toilets also available.

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  Ioan P.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 7, 2024

  Little Beaver State Park Campground

  Super nice

  This campground is situated in the woods, near Lake. Has a good WFI everywhere, very clean and quiet.

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  Heather E.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 6, 2024

  Little Beaver State Park Campground

  Nice stop

  Nice spot to stop for a night on our way north - level private spot for our rooftop tent. Sites 38-45 have the most privacy. Check website as we were there during a fire ban.

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  Julie M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  Rifrafters Campground

  Great overnight stop very shaded and peaceful

  We stayed overnight on our way up the coast and had a great visit. I wish we could’ve stayed longer. The campground was very peaceful and shaded people were very friendly and the facilities were exceptionally clean.

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  Kel J.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2024

  Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Free Camping & Beautiful Scenary

  Pit toilets, but was nice to have something ++ FREE. Super cool river near by, great scenery.

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  Pete M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 16, 2024

  Rifrafters Campground

  Nice location and a great location.

  Rifrafters is a wonderful family run campground that was the perfect location for us to explore New River Gorge NP and the surrounding area. The area is very hilly and the campground is no exception but they did a good job of creating roomy, mainly level campsites. Unlike Bear Mountain Campground, Rifrafters is far enough off of US 19 to avoid most of the road noise. The bath house was VERY clean and the showers had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Cell reception for Verizon was 3 bars, but the campground Wi-Fi was awesome! It was strong enough and had enough bandwidth for my wife to work remotely while the kids and I went whitewater rafting(go with ACE Adventures, they're great). The details make or break your stay and Rifrafters gets them all right. Good, steady power and water at the site, Wi-Fi, dry firewood, great bath house and clean/tidy everywhere. Lastly, the location was perfect for us. You''re just a few miles from the bridge and visitor's center to the north and a few miles to shopping/necessities to the south. Having stayed here made us realize we'd rather camp near US 19 and use our toad to drive the windy roads into t

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  Gerald C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 11, 2024

  Fort Chiswell RV Park

  New Price

  Dyrt says $40-$42. Price now is $56. Decent place. Easy on off off IH77. Prefer this to most KOA’s for value. Nice, tree filled sites, clean and well lighted shower rooms, rural setting, but near a city. Definitely would recommend.

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  Jeff E.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Royal Oak Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Great location and a nice campground

  I’ve stayed here at least a dozen times. Nice loop with decks to put your tent on. Bathhouse is nice and has been renovated in the last few years.

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  Jeff E.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  The Outpost at New River Gourge

  Great location and nice updates

  Stayed in the tent area. Site was good. Bathhouse was great and newly remodeled. Had a band and food trucks.

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  Corda B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2024

  Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Spots fill quickly

  Stayed here for a few nights with 3 other people. We had 1 big tent, 2 vehicles and a few dogs and had plenty of room. The road getting back to the site is a little sketch but worth the trip in. Just remember you have to make that trip all the way back out if you forget anything at the store (like we did) so be prepared to have plenty of food and wood. Water access is not problem if you have a good filtration system. The view of the river is absolutely beautiful!!

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  Kelsey R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 8, 2024

  Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Awesome experience

  We absolutely loved Camp Burson at Hungry Mother. The camp was clean and friendly. The spaces were somewhat close together, but they were large, so it didn’t bother us. There was a hiking spot just across the road, a camp store with ice and firewood, and a nice bath house with flush toilets and showers. The beach was a short drive away. The staff there was very nice and the beach was well maintained. The real stars were the camp hosts, The Viles. The sweetest couple. So friendly and helpful. They made our stay so much better. Highly recommend this campground. If there was a playground here, it would be 5 stars. There was one by the beach, but not within walking distance.

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  Randall K.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 3, 2024

  Rifrafters Campground

  Nice people, simple camp spot

  The family that runs the place is very nice. Basic campsite was very level and easy to get in/out of. It was very peaceful and quiet at night.

  Nothing much going on here but the bathrooms were clean and well kept. No views to be had at this campground but a solid stay in a great location run by people who care about it.

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  Kim S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 27, 2024

  Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground

  Great customer service

  We had 2 of the larger campsites (#2 and #3) for Memorial Day Weekend. We had a great time all weekend with hiking,picnics,campfires and ghost hunting. However,on Sunday night a strong storm came through that brought down trees with it's fierce wind and torrential rain. The power went out in the campground. The Park superintendent offered a free room in the lodge to anyone who wanted to stay where there was electricity. We were camping in a tent which ended up with lots of water in it. Kudos to Superintendent Ken for making a bad situation better. We will recommend this beautiful park to everyone.

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  Tyler H.

  Guide

  

  May. 27, 2024

  Rays Campground

  Hidden Gem

  We had an amazing overnight stay at Rays Campground. The site we had, site 10, was large and secluded. Clean shower house and hot water and the owners were extremely friendly.

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  Rachel S.

  Ranger

  

  May. 21, 2024

  Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

  Rare established free camping!

  You can’t beat an established campground (picnic tables, fire pits, bathrooms) in a national park that’s also free! Good amount of spiders and ants but didn’t notice any mosquitoes in mid May. Peaceful and quiet!

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  Robert G.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 22, 2024

  Gatewood Park

  Pricey

  Saw $44 per night on website. Was charged $54 when I showed up.

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  Larry R.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 20, 2024

  Creekside Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Beautiful Virginia Mountains

  Beautiful campsite. Well maintained. Bring ur own Wi-Fi as there is No cell coverage and the Wi-Fi does not work.

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  Jennifer N.

  Guide

  

  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. 🍻

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  Sean R.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Rifrafters Campground

  Visited many times

  I've stayed here on Labor Day weekend for many years.  It's always been clean and busy.  Great campground to stay at if you are visiting the new River NP.

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  Sean R.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 28, 2024

  The Outpost at New River Gourge

  Great campground

  This place rocks! Live music on weekends throughout the summer included with your stay. Also, they have some ticketed events for live music. Not to mention the New River NP borders the campground. Ideal location for any whitewater enthusiasts.

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  Marielis R.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 14, 2024

  Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Espectacular

  I wonderful place for fishing and hiking. The lake is beautiful and the Camp is clean and quiet. We love it.

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  Marta J.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 9, 2023

  Fort Chiswell RV Park

  Excellent Overnight

  Busy but we spent a very quiet night and woke up to local livestock out the window. Glad we tried it!

  Got propane and had easy access to highway in the morning.

  Will be back

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  Rosa J.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 1, 2023

  Camp Burson Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Wonderful hiking

  We had unseasonably warm temperatures in October. Fall colors were just past peak. Our site was clean, spacious, level. Easily accommodated our 25 foot RV. Trails started close to our site and were just beautiful. Bath house was ok. There is a washer and dryer available. Plenty of grass for the pups to enjoy.

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  Heather

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 27, 2023

  Creekside Campground — Hungry Mother State Park

  Wonderful stay!

  Loved my site- I’m a tent camper and my tent just fit on the site- I had a tent footprint and padding inside my tent so as not to damage the tent floor - the site is a paved site meant for campers but I wanted to be by the creek! The bathrooms were in great condition and the camp hosts were very friendly!