Camping near Beech Fork Lake
Beech Fork State Park encompasses several campground areas offering diverse accommodations around Beech Fork Lake in West Virginia. The park features four main camping sections: Four Coves, Moxley Branch, Lake View, and Old Orchard, each providing various amenities and site types. Campgrounds accommodate tents, RVs, and some offer cabin options. Many sites are situated directly on the waterfront, providing scenic views and easy lake access. The Huntington/Fox Fire KOA and Beach Fork Lake Lower Bowen campgrounds serve as additional options in the region, expanding the range of available camping styles from primitive tent sites to full-service RV hookups.
Road access varies throughout the park, with some areas having challenging approach roads. Several campers noted issues with the access roads, with one review stating "Great campground, terrible access road." Cell service is limited or nonexistent in most areas of the park, particularly for Verizon customers, though WiFi is available in the Old Orchard section. The park experiences seasonal fluctuations in water levels and visitor numbers, with spring bringing flowering cherry trees and fall offering spectacular foliage. Reservations are recommended, especially for waterfront sites which fill quickly during peak season. One visitor noted: "We stayed for a weekend in October and it was some of the best views we have had from a campsite. To wake up to a waterfront view, and great views of the hills, was a treat."
Campground amenities across the park include clean bathhouses, picnic tables, and fire rings at most sites. The park headquarters features a general store with groceries, firewood, and souvenirs, along with recreational facilities including a swimming pool, disc golf course, and hiking trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with many campers reporting visits from geese, ducks, and deer. The spacing between sites varies by campground section, with some visitors appreciating the privacy while others noted sites being "packed in like sardines." Waterfront camping receives particularly high ratings, with one camper sharing, "The sunrises were absolutely spectacular, tons of blue heron and ducks every morning floating on the water." Family-friendly activities include boating, fishing, swimming, and ranger-led programs during peak seasons.
