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Best Dispersed Sites Near Belington, WV (14)

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59 Reviews of 14 Belington Campgrounds


  • Harley G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Canaan Loop Road Dispersed
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    First night

    This was our first night ever for dispersed camping for us. Did have nice secluded spots for camping. Road was a little rough so take your time.

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Dispersed camping at Mower Basin

    Beautiful views

    Very quiet, beautiful views, amazing drive from VA. Multiple campsites and they all have beautiful views. I have T-Mobile and had signal only by the first campsite for some reason. I had no signal for almost two hours heading towards VA.

  • Leonard M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Glady Dispersed Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Lower Glady Dispersed Campground

    Dont try to show up on a Friday afternoon

    We tried to get a spot this weekend and arrived around 430pm on Friday.  Every single spot was taken with many people who look like they have been set up there all summer....

  • Paige H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
    Oct. 14, 2023

    Dispersed camping at Mower Basin

    Weekend stay

    We drove In Thursday evening intending to go to stonecoal but the road was blocked off so we headed out to mowers basin and were lucky enough to snag this beautiful view. The few people we did encounter were friendly.

  • Todd C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gaudineer Knob camp sites
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Gaudineer Knob camp sites

    Moss covered pine forest of silence

    Just wow! First off, it's not a campsite, it's day use only, but I got there too late to go anywhere else. The forest floor is only moss. Like miles of moss and other than the trail that was it. No other trees either. Just Spruce?I think it was spruce but I'm not a treeologist. That combination created the world's most quiet environment ever. You wouldn't hear a marching band if they were feet behind you. It was super erie to camp in, but also the most peaceful and amazing spot I've been to in years. I loved it! I did the old growth loop down the road too. The whole place was magical.

  • Karli P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Dispersed Campsites
    Jul. 22, 2023

    Little River Dispersed Campsites

    Secluded but Accessible

    My husband and I stayed her for one night with our dog! We arrived around 6pm on a Friday evening. A couple of the spots were taken but we found a lovely spot in the group campsite - there was no one else there! The group campsite had 5 spots spread around a smallish gravel loop.

    Just a heads up, the road to access these campsites is tucked in the back of a residential area. We missed it the first time by and had to turn around!

    If you are just passing through or staying a while, this is a great dispersed camping area!

  • John W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Glady Dispersed Campground
    Jun. 28, 2023

    Lower Glady Dispersed Campground

    Great place to camp solo or w/family and friends

    Camped solo first week of June then with neighbor and his friends a week later. Had great time both visits! Highly recommend getting firewood on right not far from turning off main road! Watch for deer on back roads anytime of day or night!

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Glady Dispersed Campground
    May. 24, 2023

    Lower Glady Dispersed Campground

    Loved it !

    Arrived 8 May for a week. Nice and cool. 4 to 8 other campers. No one next to me. There were a couple of small groups, like two rigs together. Nice and quiet. A few friendly fishermen each day, sharing local knowledge.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Canaan Loop Road Dispersed
    May. 23, 2023

    Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    Great Spot

    My partner and I like to camp here every year, this year being our third. We’ve found a few nice little spots to set up camp. Great trails nearby with wonderful views.

  • Mystic S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
    May. 3, 2023

    Dispersed camping at Mower Basin

    Incredible views, large private sites, easily accessible hiking trails

    This has been the best spot I've found so far in terms of what it offers. It's easy to find, the roads are gravel and maintained enough for just about any vehicle to get back there, the views are truly incredible with great star gazing opportunities, and MOST IMPORTANTLY it is absolutely littered with marked hiking trails.

    Following the road all the way to the final site you will cross paths with no fewer than 5 distinct and different toughness hiking trails, there are likely more, but I was only there for a week and would usually just do one trail a day.

    I saw forestry trucks coming in and out during the day, day hikers, and the entire week that I was there I only saw 3 other cars coming in to camp. But the sites are so spread out/the foliage is so thick that you can't see or hear anyone.

    This is a spot that I will make a special trip to go back out to, just to enjoy those trails and views again. In the months that I've been slowly moving across the country, this is 1 of 2 sites that I will FOR SURE come back to. I'll probably invite friends from out of state to make a several hours drive to hangout there, it's that good.

  • Luke D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Dispersed Campsites
    Apr. 18, 2023

    Little River Dispersed Campsites

    Amazing, but beware bears

    Lost cell service an hour before reaching the area. Utterly beautiful, pretty untouched wilderness. Very very quiet location. You can collect fallen material for fires, and we marched off into the woodlands for a little hike. Not even 2 minutes from our dispersed camp site we were charged by an extremely aggressive black bear, fortunately with plenty of noise and shouting and slowly backing away we avoided further conflict! But, it was very very close to the site we had our tent! We decided to keep ALL FOOD in the car's trunk those nights and not hanging in a tree just to be safe. While the wilderness is beautiful and untouched, the previous campers left behind some sweet teas and cans, which probably is why the wildlife was so close. Be mindful to pick up your own litter and if you can take out the litter from the previous campers. Also a warning ⚠️ the road is narrow and you'll need to pull off to the side to let cars pass coming in, and the road is riddled with pot holes and is entirely gravel. Just beware and you'll have a great time!

  • joe W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Glady Dispersed Campground
    Apr. 12, 2023

    Lower Glady Dispersed Campground

    Great private campsite with an established firepit

    No one bothered mom and I on Easter weekend. We pulled our 28 foot travel trailer in past I’d say ten other campsites that were taken. The last big turnaround featured four rv accessible campfires for us to pick.

  • Jon N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gaudineer Knob camp sites
    Nov. 7, 2022

    Gaudineer Knob camp sites

    It's like being in a fairy tale

    I've seen a lot of beautiful sights, but this may be one of the top of all time. 

    You park in the little lot that has a cassette toilet and a trash dump bin. Then there is a 1/2 mile loop with little campsites all along it. It looked like most of them had a table and fire ring. I also only did half the loop lol, but there must be at least 10+ spots.

    The spots are not huge, so don't plan on a big group, but if your group wants to spread out, that could work as the sites are fairly tightly packed in there. When I went in November on a rainy weekend, there was no one else there.

    Even if you choose to not camp here, it is at least worth it to walk the trail and see the overlook.

  • Jon N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little dispersed site by railtracks
    Nov. 7, 2022

    Little dispersed site by railtracks

    Very secluded campsite down a bumpy forest service road

    You will want a car with decent clearance to get down here. I went in my Subaru Forester and was fine.

    The spot is about 20 feet from the railroad, so just be ready to hear a train if you're lucky lol. When I went there it seemed like there was recent work done as there was hay, presumably to grow grass, and some cut and stacked firewood. 

    You are also along the Shaver's Fork River, so if you have a filtration system, you can get some water. I did see signs driving in about this being a catch and release zone, but I'm not a fisherman so I didn't look them over thoroughly. 

    I have some pictures from a little up the river the I'll add to here, so you can get an idea of the landscape and what to expect. The river is small and shallow, so when it isn't so cold, it could be fun to play in.

  • Jon N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
    Nov. 7, 2022

    Dispersed camping at Mower Basin

    God tier - best campsite I've ever had

    Words cannot describe how amazing this site was to camp in. I took the road all the way to the end passing other sites, some taken and some open. The moon was bright but you could still see hundreds of stars. There was a fire ring and enough space to fit a car and tent, but other sites were large enough to fit many cars and a dozen people. It is all first come first service, so if you want those bigger group sites, come early.

    I also love this place as it has a small network of single track trails for anyone with a bike, or in my case, Electric unicycle. The trails were well maintained and offered a wonderful variety of wooded and open space riding. 

    I cannot wait to get back to this place, maybe even in the snow.

  • Jon N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227
    Nov. 7, 2022

    Dispersed Camping off Forest Road 227

    The most beautiful basin campsites

    So instead of putting in 20+ reviews, I'm just going to lump them all into one. There are a lot of campsites along this road, many of which could fit an RV, but many of which have some rough roads that an RC or trailer might not do well on.

    Each site has a clear marker put there by the Forest Service, something I haven't seen before, and plenty of signs asking to limit your stay to 14 days. Each site also has a campfire ring and is well spaced out from the next one, but not always from the road.

    You are sort of in a valley/basin kind of area. There used to be a lot of spruce tree farming here so I think that is why it is so cleared out. It doesn't seem to be an active logging zone now though, so it's just peaceful and quiet. 

    I have t-mobile and got zero service. I wouldn't expect any carrier to get any service out there though.

  • Tommy S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little River Dispersed Campsites
    Sep. 17, 2022

    Little River Dispersed Campsites

    Secluded creek side sites

    Little river has about 15 campsites along Little River Road. Most are decent, but a few are absolutely gorgeous. I stayed at site 13 last time (which was occupied) but this time at site 9 was just as magical. There’s a couple fire rings up by the parking spot, but we chose to set up a little closer to the creek. It rained a lot while we were there but there were ample trees to set up tarps. The creek rose a few inches one night, so keep an eye on it if there’s heavy rainfall.

    When you park and walk down to the river, if you turn right, there’s a beach area about 50 yards down that offers a great spot to take a dip!

    There’s also a nice trailhead at the south end of little river road.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolly Sods Backcountry
    Aug. 30, 2022

    Dolly Sods Backcountry

    Favorite backpacking in WV

    Berries abound. Gorgeous views. Be sure to hang your food. Make sure you see bear rocks! Take a map. This place is just magical.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Canaan Loop Road Dispersed
    Aug. 11, 2022

    Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    Nice

    We arrived in the late afternoon and found a very pleasant back-in spot about a mile or so in. Hiked a few of the nearby trails. Saw some bear scat, but past that the only animals we saw were a few frogs.

    Very, very damp.

  • Clayton S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Canaan Loop Road Dispersed
    May. 6, 2022

    Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    Great spot for winter camping

    I really enjoyed the Caanan Loop Road.  It all dispersed camping and if you have a 4x4 you can complete the loop.  If you come in from the east, it's a very well maintained road for any vehicle (RVs may have trouble turning around), but the last mile or two you need a 4x4.  This will take you to Blackwater Falls state Park.

  • Melanie S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 27, 2022

    Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping

    Easy camping

    We picked a spot about halfway into the dispersed camping area, creek side along the Gandy creek. We were closer to the road than we wanted to be but because the past few days had been beautiful spring weather, the area was packed. The only others we saw from our campsite were people fishing downstream from our camp and they were respectful of our space. Will be back to this area to explore and stay at other campsites!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Dolly Sods Backcountry
    Apr. 25, 2022

    Dolly Sods Backcountry

    Best backcountry camping spots in the state

    Excellent weather. There will always be puddles / ponds in the middle of the trails in Dolly Sods, but conditions were generally excellent. Camped at the Forks and most sites ended up full there, but plenty of dispersed camping off other trails.



Guide to Belington

Camping near Belington, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Blackwater Falls State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The hiking trails accessible by foot from the campground is a plus for us so we don’t have to pack up each time we venture out."
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing at Tygart Lake State Park Campground. A camper shared, "It was beautiful and very close to the lake," making it a great spot for anglers.
  • Sightseeing: Visit the stunning views at Seneca Shadows. One reviewer said, "Seneca Rocks was majestic and lots of fun outdoor areas to explore in the area."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. At Audra State Park Campground, one visitor noted, "The bathrooms were spotless with tiled floors and walls."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. A review for Five River Campground stated, "The owners are amazing and so helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful time."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Coopers Rock State Forest. One camper mentioned, "Beautiful campground with well spaced sites."

What you should know:

  • No Reservations: Many campgrounds, like Red Creek Campground, operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A camper advised, "These sites are non-reservable."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, such as Spruce Knob Lake Campground, have basic facilities. One visitor noted, "This campsite is very basic with the only facilities being vault toilets and bins for your trash."
  • Wildlife: Expect to see wildlife, especially deer. A camper at Tygart Lake State Park Campground shared, "We saw more deer than usual."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby playgrounds, like Audra State Park Campground. A family reviewer said, "The campground also offers playground, flush toilets, and hot showers."
  • Plan for Rain: Be prepared for wet weather. One camper at Swallow Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "It rained on us but tent pads were elevated enough that we stayed dry."
  • Bring Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A visitor at Five River Campground noted, "The campgrounds are neat, clean and well maintained."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Backing into some of the sites can be tricky with the angles and the ditches along the road."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, like Blackwater Falls State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "Sites have electric hookup a picnic table and a fire ring."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Ensure you know where the nearest sanitary dump is located. A camper at Five River Campground mentioned, "You can get ice and firewood right at the sights."

Camping near Belington, West Virginia, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

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