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River Run Campground at North Bend State Park welcomes pets at its campsites and cabins along the North Fork of Hughes River. The campground features electric and non-electric tent sites with paved parking, picnic tables, and fire pits. Cokeley Campground, also within North Bend State Park, provides pet-friendly sites with water and electric hookups, particularly well-suited for RVs. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with showers and restrooms, while Mountwood Park Family Campground offers an additional option for pet owners with water and electric hookups. Backwoods Campground & Winery permits pets at its secluded camping area where campers enjoy beautiful views and peaceful surroundings. Most campers report the River Run sites along the riverbank offer more distance between neighbors with split rail fences separating the inner ring sites.
The North Bend Rail Trail passes directly through River Run Campground, providing excellent hiking and biking opportunities for campers with dogs. This 72-mile trail features 35 bridges and 11 tunnels, allowing for extensive exploration with pets on leash. Across from Mountwood Park Campground, pet owners find a dedicated dog park for off-leash exercise. The Hughes River at North Bend offers dogs water access for cooling off during summer months, though the campground lacks direct river access from all sites. Temperature considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer heat waves may necessitate regular water breaks and shade. The Rail Trail provides shaded walking paths ideal for morning and evening dog walks when temperatures rise.
"North Bend State Park is located at the halfway point of the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, so it’s a great camping spot for hikers, bikers and horseback riders who want to explore this scenic trail which"
"Initially, you don't see it...you must drive up and over a roller."
"Love this place. 1st time ever in West Virginia and this park was up to the task of making a great 1st impression of the state.
Great hiking with well marked trails.""Come in via Harrisville as the way in via Cairo has very bad roads. Campground is very nice and well maintained."
"Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing FYI ."
"Lovely gem of a campsite close to the highway. Used by atv enthusiasts, the quiet wooded full service campground is clean, quiet, and heavily wooded. Almost empty in July on a weekday."
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $15 / night
Check Availability"Close to the restroom there’s a picnic table, tentspots and a manual water pump. A lot of insects, humid and dense deciduous forest surrounding the trailhead. The Kinderhook trail was overgrown."
"Very quiet at night, except for a handful of cars that might drive through or spend the night. I spent two weeks here and had zero issues with people being loud or causing a ruckus."
"Pets are welcome, though there’s no dog park, and families might find it a bit dull since there’s nothing for kids to do. For me, the simplicity was part of the charm."
"He has so much info on where to eat and what to see in the surrounding areas. The guy bends over backwards for his guests."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"This is a horse trail camp. There is a vault toilet,a few trash cans,a water spigot and plenty of room for horse trailers. There are some trails you can walk or ride on."
"As we drove around the trailhead, we found a second designated site. The forest website says dispersed camping is allowed and fires are allowed with a 10 foot clearance and a ring of rocks."
from $15 - $55 / night
Check Availability"This campground is just off Hwy 26, but far enough away from town that there isn’t much traffic. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern pole. "
"This is a great drive in campsite perfect for family and friends to get into the woods for a bit."
"Very close to the nice little downtown Marietta, Ohio but still very rural location. Large sites. Great staff. Absolutely love this place. Slow pace and quiet."
"The highway traffic can be a little loud in the morning if you're on that side of the property, but who wants to sleep when there are trails to hit!"
RangerOn the border with West Virginia. There aren’t really sites on the water but there’s a nice path to the lake from the camp sites and lots of deer. We spent most of the time on the water (there’s a power limit on the boats) but the campsites were nice in a simple kind of way (showers but no flush).
TravelerThis campground was perfect. It’s up on a hill and the sites are spaced out pretty well. It’s behind a hotel. Our site had room for our 26’ hybrid with 3 beds, plus two cars, chairs, and our two dog tie outs. I loved that it was near the main highway but up on a hill so you didn’t hear the traffic. The pool is part of the hotel property and the campground is allowed to use it anytime it’s open. There is a grocery store and a Walmart within a mile. There is also a small dog park on site. Sutton lake was about ten minutes away. I definitely recommend this campground.
RangerWeekend get away with the wife and dog. Pet friendly park. Walking path to the lake which was very close. Would advise to visually check the sites, due to terrain which is rolling.
ScoutOnly stayed for a night but it was very quiet and only a handful of other campers. All the sites seemed relatively level. Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped. We arrived in pouring rain and had no issues with our campsite when we could see it in the morning lol.
Bathrooms and showers were relatively clean and accommodating.
Seemed a lot like a hidden gem and I definitely recommend. Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing
FYI . Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups. Also I did not see any pull through sites.
ScoutI spent 28 nights at this laid‑back little campground from late May through June, and honestly, it was exactly the kind of no‑frills spot I love. Every site is a pull‑through, long enough for just about any rig and tow vehicle, with a simple grass‑and‑gravel setup that only needed minimal leveling. There’s no shade, so be ready for full sun, but the tradeoff is wide‑open views—especially if you snag sites 11 or 12, which overlook the river beautifully. Hookups were solid across the board: 30/50 amp electric, normal water pressure, and full sewer. Connectivity was fantastic, which made working remotely a breeze. Starlink ran between 250–300 Mbps, Verizon had five bars. I didn’t have a single issue streaming, attending meetings, or getting work done. Amenities are basically nonexistent—no bathrooms, no showers, no pool, and the laundry across the street was closed the entire month I stayed. But honestly, the price reflects that, and I wasn’t paying for extras I didn’t need. Pets are welcome, though there’s no dog park, and families might find it a bit dull since there’s nothing for kids to do. For me, the simplicity was part of the charm. The atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, with moderate road noise from Route 7 and occasional train and barge traffic along the Ohio River. I actually enjoyed the sounds—they added character. There’s also a nearby church whose bells I found lovely. Most of the other campers were long‑term workers who kept to themselves and were consistently respectful. I rarely saw anyone, which made the whole stay feel peaceful and private. The location is great if you need essentials: gas, ice cream, a post office, and even the occasional food truck. Scenic views and parks are close by, and I stayed here mainly because my family lives nearby and I’ve always loved the area. The staff made the experience even better. Paul greeted me when I arrived, helped me pick a great site, and even assisted with unhooking. Max, the owner, stopped by on the weekend with a packet of local attractions and chatted for a bit. Both were incredibly friendly and welcoming. As for pros, the location, views, and price are hard to beat. The cons are pretty mild—no trees to buffer the road noise and sites that could be a bit roomier—but nothing that ruined the stay. Remote workers, vacationers, and anyone craving a quiet retreat will feel right at home here. My work‑from‑RV score was excellent across connectivity, noise, and comfort, and I’d absolutely work remotely here again. In the end, I genuinely loved my time at this campground. The owner and manager were wonderful, the grounds were well maintained, and the no‑frills vibe fit me perfectly. I fully plan to make this a regular summer stop.
GuideLove this place. 1st time ever in West Virginia and this park was up to the task of making a great 1st impression of the state.
Great hiking with well marked trails. Fantastic biking on the 72 mile North bend trail which is an abandoned rail way with multiple tunnels including one that is a quarter long and haunted.
Not a bad camping site in the river run part, but if you can snag one along the river, grab it.
Staff was wonderful, especially Brittany! Facilities are dated but are good enough for me. Biggest negative was an inconsistent internet. Wifi was right behind me but my Android was more disconnected than connected. Weirdly my firestick internet TV was strong throughout.
Highly reccomend
LegendAs with any trip, do your research, read your reviews, peruse Google Satellite maps and talk to locals when you can.
Mountwood County Park http://www.mountwoodpark.org/about.html is located about 15 minutes east of Parkersburg on Rt 50. Heading east on Rt 50 from Parkersburg, WV you will arrive at Mountwood County Park on the right...but the campground portion is a mile further east on the left side of the road. Both are marked by road signage...but most would assume they are all in one location.
If you bring your quads, dirt bikes or mountain bikes with you when you camp, then Mountwood County Park is for you. Right off the back of Mountwood are plenty of ATV trails to keep you busy during your stay. If bombing mountain bike trails is your thing, then across the highway from the campground is your dream. If relaxing in a serene mountain or river valley campground atmosphere is what you desire...keep driving east on Rt 50 another 20 minutes to North Bend State Park.
The primitive tent sites ($20 nightly) are less than desirable and more of an afterthought...and I'm being gracious. There is patchy tall grass, dirt and rocks with no leveled areas. And you have to wander a distance to the restroom/showerhouse when needed. You can rent the tiny cabins ($40 nightly) up on the top of the hill if you desire. They were rented and filled during my visit, surrounded with trailers filled with quads (not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting). One of the main ATV offroad trail entrances is a hundred yards or so past the primitive tent sites so anticipate traffic and some noise. There were a few electric/water sites available for RV/Campers but the majority of them were filled.
It does appear that that there are several "long term campers" at numerous sites, as wooden steps and decks are built and attached to the campers. I would not describe the campground as neat and tidy, but fills a need.
The other portion of the county park lies across Rt 50 about 1/2 mile east. This is where you will find a nice 50 acre lake...shaped like a "T" on its side... for short paddles or fishing (no swimming permitted), a solid collection of varied ability MTB trails and a cool, little local WV Oil history museum. Being a bit of a history buff, I was fascinated by the museum...how the local town was created during the oil boon and then destroyed by fire...of an enormous wilderness mansion that sat where the campground now sits. Interesting stuff.
There is a nice dog park if you brought your pooch. Several picnic areas with picnic shelters, playgrounds, and decent shared hiking trails.
As stated, if your main purpose is to MTB or ATV, then you might be contented with Mountwood County Park Campground. As county parks go, Mountwood County Park, itself, is nice and has a lot to offer. If quiet camping is your objective, I would recommend NorthBend State Park just down the road a piece.
GuideWe prefer state parks but had to stay here at a KOA because of availability (Labor Day Weekend). My biggest complaint with KOAs is the tightness of the sites - this one was not bad. They had concert pads for the picnic tables (loved that). But we were in the first loop and we were far from the shower house - only one for the whole campground. Now we did have full hookup - but there are 6 of us that need showers after a day of hiking.
We went to New River Gorge and hiked all day. The Rim and the Bridge were only 1 hour away. One of the hiked we did was 1.5 hours away - but we enjoyed it.
Go see the Flatwoods monster and the Dam. Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia.
LegendCamp Creek State Park West Virginia.
This was a drive through, we didn't camp here. This State Park is only 2 miles from I- 77! Exit 20.
This is a hiking park & also has horse trails.
We stopped at the office for a map & the lady at the desk was very nice & friendly.
There are a lot of nice picnic areas too.
Two very nice waterfalls. The first waterfall is on a road right by the modern campground so of course we had to visit.
9 electric sites.
9 full hookup.
8 water& electric.
A nice looking bath house.
I liked the sites that were by a creek- 8/9/10/13/14/15/16/18. 12 is a pull thru. These sites have a paved pad & the whole campground looked nicely kept. All the sites looked flat. There's a dump station on the road out of the park.
Blue Jay Campground is primitive camping along a creek. 12 sites. They looked very nice. There's pit toilets. This campground is on the road to the 2nd waterfall. There's parking by the gate.
Further down from Blue Jay is a locked gate. Beyond the gate is the Double C horsemans camp. You have to register at the office & they'll give you a key.
I really liked the modern campground. If we ever travel this way again I would stop here. There's no interstate noise in the campground.
River Run Campground and Cokeley Campground at North Bend State Park offer pet friendly camping near Cairo, West Virginia along the North Fork of Hughes River. These campgrounds sit within the state park's 2,459 acres of rolling hills and forests at elevations ranging from 700-1,200 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-85°F during the day and cool to 60-65°F at night, while spring and fall camping seasons bring cooler temperatures requiring additional layers.
Mountain biking on dedicated trails: Mountwood Park Family Campground features extensive mountain bike trails across the highway from the campground area. One camper noted, "If bombing mountain bike trails is your thing, then across the highway from the campground is your dream."
Paddling opportunities: The 300-acre North Bend Lake provides calm waters for kayaking and fishing. "I paddled on the North Bend Lake which was extremely peaceful and beautiful, with the colors of fall surrounding me on all sides," reports one visitor to River Run Campground.
Historic covered bridges: Visit the Hune Bridge area where a historic covered bridge stands near the campsites. "Adorable little campground, with a historic covered bridge and lovely creek in the backyard," writes a camper about the experience at the small, free camping area.
Rail trail exploration: The 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail offers extensive biking opportunities. A camper mentioned, "Bring your Bike! This humble campground is located on the 'Haunted' North Bend Rail to Trail. It was easy check in with a friendly staff."
Riverfront sites: The riverside camping spots at River Run receive consistently positive feedback. One camper shared, "We were at site 13, right on the water. Check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly! Plenty of ice and firewood at the store and a cute little gift shop."
Wildlife viewing: Hune Bridge Campground provides excellent opportunities to spot local wildlife. As one camper explained, "This is a great drive in campsite perfect for family and friends to get into the woods for a bit."
Seclusion and quiet: For those seeking more isolated camping, Backwoods Campground & Winery offers a peaceful environment. A visitor described it as "So peaceful, beautiful views!!! Always have a good time, and always love enjoying time with family and friends and time together!"
Clean facilities: Multiple campers comment on well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities. At Cokeley Campground, a camper noted, "Nice deep sites. Cokeley is W/E. Restrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on site."
GPS navigation issues: Several campers report navigation challenges when visiting North Bend State Park. One camper at Cokeley Campground advised, "Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP (Cokeley or River Run). Call the park office directly. GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills!"
Tent site limitations: At Mountwood Park, tent sites may present challenges. A camper reported, "The primitive tent sites are less than desirable and more of an afterthought. There is patchy tall grass, dirt and rocks with no leveled areas."
Seasonal closures: Some facilities close earlier than the camping season ends. One visitor noted, "The pool is seasonal and with college age lifeguards that exit for school early, it was closed mid-August."
Cell service variability: Mobile reception varies by location and carrier. A camper at Kinderhook Trailhead shared, "One vault toilet and perfect AT&T and Sprint cell service."
Pool access planning: The outdoor swimming pool at North Bend State Park requires climbing stairs. "Be forewarned that the pool is 58 steps up from the parking lot to the pool area," notes one camper, important information for families with small children.
Kid-friendly activities: Multiple recreational options keep children engaged. A camper at Ashland RV Park reported, "While an RV park, you can also tent camp with the amenities, making it really nice. Electrical hookups and water at your site, plus clean bathrooms and a shower house on the property."
Playground availability: Several campgrounds feature playground equipment. At River Run, one camper mentioned, "River Run also has a nice playground for the kids."
Mini-golf options: Family entertainment includes more structured activities. A visitor noted, "North Bend State Park would be good for kids because they have playgrounds, mini-golf and an outdoor swimming pool."
Big rig access challenges: Access roads can be difficult for larger vehicles. A Cokeley Campground visitor warned, "There are two campgrounds in North Bend State Park...one is Cokely and the other is River Run. Neither are easy to get to when you have a big rig!"
Site selection for shade: Strategic site selection helps manage temperatures. "The hosts did recommend the spot we took because it had evening shade," reported an RVer staying at Cokeley Campground.
Hookup details: Know what utilities are available at different campgrounds. "Campground is very nice and well maintained. Sites have electricity and water; dump station is very well done and easily accessible with any RV configuration," shared a camper at Cokeley Campground.
Longer-term options: Some campgrounds accommodate extended stays. At Mountwood Park, "It does appear that that there are several 'long term campers' at numerous sites, as wooden steps and decks are built and attached to the campers."
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