Camping near Jennings Randolph Lake

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Jennings Randolph Lake, WV has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Jennings Randolph Lake, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Jennings Randolph Lake, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Jennings Randolph Lake (153)

    1. Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Mchenry, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-5563

    $21 - $65 / night

    "Camp site(Tent camping)

    Camp site was pretty small and close to each other. The forest where the camp site was situated was beautiful."

    "Lots of touristy things around the lake, then you drive by lots of vacation homes on the lakeshore and then you pull into the camp and you feel like you are miles away from all that stuff."

    2. Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Oakland, MD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-6938

    $22 - $33 / night

    "Camp ground was just a few minute drive away from the entrance to the trail. Trails were easy enough for kids.

    Camp site itself was nice and clean but felt a little too close to each other."

    "Thirdly, the campground was so close to the nature that we wanted to see. We went to see the falls and they were within walking distance from our campsite. Overall, it was an awesome place to camp."

    3. Savage River State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Grantsville, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 895-5759

    "This was a beautiful state forest, with two state parks sort of bordering it (Big Run & New Germany). The roads were all paved which was nice."

    "It was a good sized site with a nice fire circle. my favorite part was how private it was, each campsite was 50-100ft away from each other at least. Mine was probably 100yrds."

    4. Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake

    7 Reviews
    Kitzmiller, WV
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (304) 355-2346

    $22 - $60 / night

    "General: Smallish (68 sites) campground near Jennings Randolph Lake, which is not directly accessible from the campground (you need to drive there)."

    "Drinking water right next to the site (37) as well as a trail to a restroom - I think there's a shower on the other loop/section. 

    $22 for a basic (non-electric) tent site."

    5. Middle Ridge Campground

    19 Reviews
    Romney, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 822-8020

    "It is not near a main highway unless you call Route 50 through Romney a main highway. It is west of town up a curved mountain road. It is on the top area of "Middle Ridge" mountain. "

    "Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay."

    6. New Germany State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Grantsville, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $117 / night

    "New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."

    "If you’re camping at sites 14-26, the walk may seem a bit long to use the john. The park has about 15 or so miles of trails."

    7. Big Run State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bloomington, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 895-5453

    $10 - $55 / night

    "The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds."

    "You have to know what you're getting here - there ARE campsites with amenities, near water and bathrooms, but not all of them have the amenities. "

    8. Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Davis, WV
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 259-5216

    $50 / night

    "Blackwater State Park, Davis, WV https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/

    Camping anywhere in West Virginia is a highlight, but this area offers hiking views aplenty."

    "This was our first stay in a state park campground in West Virginia and it was a great stay. Arrived during a steady downpour and rented a cabin for the first night but camped the second night."

    9. Barnum Whitewater Area

    2 Reviews
    Jennings Randolph Lake, WV
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (304) 788-5732

    $10 - $30 / night

    "Had my wedding 2022 at Jennings picnic area and then after that spent the whole weekend away from everyone and everything!"

    10. Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Kitzmiller, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 334-2038

    $5 - $20 / night

    "Far enough away from the next campsite to enjoy peace and seclusion. Next to a crik for those nighttime lullabies"

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Recent Reviews near Jennings Randolph Lake

944 Reviews of 153 Jennings Randolph Lake Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Large wooded sites

    The owners are so friendly and personable. The sites are actually in a wooded area not just a big field. Each site has full hookups. We will definitely return.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • Aileen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    Clean Campground in a Beautiful Park

    This is one of our favorite places. The park is beautiful, and so are the nearby Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Canaan Valley State Park.

    The campground is better suited to tents and small to medium size camping units. I think the person who designed it was not familiar with camping units other than tents. Loop 1-30 is one way going clockwise. Loop 31-65 is one way going counterclockwise. But in both loops, to have your door facing away from the street, you have to drive counterclockwise if your site is on the outside of the loop, and clockwise if your site is inside the loop.  In some sites, the electric pedestal is on the wrong side, so you'll have to use a long cord and take it under your unit to reach your electric hookup.

    There are two water fill stations, one at the camp store where you check in, and the other at a water fountain near the bathhouse in loop 31-65. They are supplied supplied with a green garden hose, not a white potable water hose, so we unscrewed the hose and used our own. The water tastes unusually good.

    The dump station is in a section of loop 31-65. You have to go the wrong way on a one way road to be close enough for your slinky to reach it. The non potable rinse water is across this road from the dump station and it has a white hose--beware--this is not the drinking water! You stretch this hose across the road to rinse your gray and black tanks and slinky.

    Some of the sites are not very level, and many of the pull thru sites share some driveway space with another pull thru site or a back in site. There are two pairs of sites that share a pull thru--OK for people traveling together, but otherwise a headache if you're arriving and leaving at different times.

    Once you have dealt with all this inconvenience and oddness, you'll find you're within walking distance of the falls, a small lake, hiking trails that go through beautiful forests with rhododendrons, hemlocks, spruce, and hardwoods. The camp store is limited, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. The nature center is one of the best I've ever visited, and park naturalists provide programs on weekends. There are kayak rentals in summer. The lake has a swimming beach, but you can pay to use the swimming pool at the lodge for better swimming. The lodge also has a huge lobby with a cabinet containing jigsaw puzzles. We worked on one on a rainy day when we didn't want to be outside. Davis and Thomas have some interesting shops and good restaurants.When you get back after a day of adventures, you'll find clean restrooms with hot showers that are actually hot. And the T-Mobile service was good enough for my husband to stream a movie while I sent photos to my family. The park was very busy for Labor Day weekend, but it was a family atmosphere and after dark, there were few lights and little noise.

  • Lee G.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Big Bend Campground

    Big Bend Campground…Definitely Worth the Experience

    Big Bend Campground is a beautiful place with a great family atmosphere. The campsites are large and accommodate RVs and/or multiple tents. The best part about this place is the nearly 360° lazy river tubing experience. This place has no cell service and you’ll have to travel along a 2 1/2 mile dirt road to finally get to the campground. The Camp Hosts were great and offered a lot of local information and tips. While this is a great location and provides memorable adventures, it would be great if the picnic tables and some of the fire rings could be updated as they’re nearing the end of their service life. However, this is simply a great place to unhook from the daily grind.

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Hidden Springs Campground

    Labor Day Weekend

    It was packed-all went smoothly. From check in, wood delivery, and parking.

  • M
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Perfect Site

    This was the perfect little site. Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Lyle & Stephanie H.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Private - Quiet - Great Hosts

    We really enjoyed our stay.   Quiet camping on top of a mountain.   Beautiful wooded views.  Hosts were amazing and plenty of space between campers.  All the spots are shaded.

  • scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Go a little further

    Decided to try it even though other review said private property- and seems they were correct but incorrect. Initially you do come to private land with several campsites and campers present. But if you go down the dirt road a little to the low water bridge you will find a wonderful site on the right with several fire pits. Or another 100 yards after bridge was another nice site on the left

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Peaceful retreat in the woods on the mountain

    Nice full hook-up sites in spacious level sites in the woods. Great place to get away. Great value with a gracious host and hostess. Delivered wood to our site by the time I disconnected. The donkeys were fun to see. The town of Romney nearby has everything you might need. Highly recommend the small farmer markets with fresh fruit and veggies. Road to access the campground was good with some tight turns up the hill the last couple of miles. The campground itself is gravel roads that were pretty tight gettin in and out of and fairly steep with trees on all sides. Made it in and out no issue taking it slow, but not sure I would try anything longer than about 36' fifth wheel or 34' travel trailer. Water pressure was just a bit weak and used our water tank and pump during our stay. Best we could get for water pressure out of the hose was 25-20 psi. No issues with power or sewer. Pool looked nice and clean, but we did not get a chance to use it. Hike down to the ponds is pretty steep. Would go back again if in the area. Starlink was sketchy at best, Verizon had one bar and slightly usable, ATT was best with a couple of bars and ok speeds.


Guide to Jennings Randolph Lake

Camping near Jennings Randolph Lake, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're into hiking, fishing, or just relaxing by the water, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Hiking Trails: Explore the numerous trails around the lake. Many campers enjoy the scenic views and wildlife. One visitor at Blackwater Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Hiking trails accessible by foot from the campground is a plus for us."
  • Fishing: The lake is great for fishing. A camper at Five River Campground said, "Right on the River. Perfect for floating."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a swim at the beach areas nearby. A review from Rocky Gap State Park Campground highlighted, "The campground has their own swim beach with a great playground."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Swallow Falls State Park Campground noted, "Bathrooms and showers are very clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Five River Campground shared, "Full hook up sites were amazing."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. One review from Rocky Gap State Park Campground stated, "Staff was very friendly."

What you should know:

  • Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds have strict no-alcohol policies. For instance, Blackwater Falls State Park Campground does not allow alcohol.
  • Crowded Weekends: Expect larger crowds on weekends. A camper at Swallow Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Gets crowded on the weekends."
  • Primitive Camping: Some sites, like Red Creek Campground, are more rustic with fewer amenities. A review noted, "This is a small rustic campground on the edge of the Dolly Sods wilderness."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. A visitor at Rocky Gap State Park Campground appreciated the "nice playground near shade for parents to watch."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys. A camper at Five River Campground mentioned, "Owners go out of their way to make your camping experience an enjoyable time for you and your family."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes and beach days. A review from Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground highlighted, "Great hiking trails nearby with some wildlife."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Rocky Gap State Park Campground noted, "Site 27 was very tight and narrow, but pretty level."
  • Use Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups for convenience. A review from Hillcrest River & Canal Tunnel River Campgrounds mentioned, "The campgrounds are nicer than average, with very large sites that feel very secluded."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Ensure you know where the nearest sanitary dump is located. A camper at Five River Campground appreciated the "sanitary dump" facilities available.

Camping near Jennings Randolph Lake, West Virginia, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Jennings Randolph Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, Jennings Randolph Lake offers a wide range of camping options, with 153 campgrounds and RV parks near Jennings Randolph Lake and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Jennings Randolph Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Jennings Randolph Lake is Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 17 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Jennings Randolph Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Jennings Randolph Lake.