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"long path along river, very beautiful area"
"The fishing here is the best around with beautiful waterfalls like big ruff and the ducks are so colorful like no other. Been going for 3 years now and always an awesome getaway."
"I used to love Mtn Lake because of their secluded primitive camping where deer often visit and provided a quiet place away from the busy RV sites, however they gave into demand and now have overrun the"
"Our camp site was right next to one of the playgrounds and that was definitely a plus! Our little boy could play while we watched from our site."
"Cranberry Campground is located in West Virginia close to the town of Richwood on the Cranberry River. All the sites are rustic."
"We found a good tucked in site (#27) that was close to the water pump and was surrounded by the woods. "
$24 - $40 / night
"Whether it's weekend camping with friends/ family or some where to crash after a long day on the lake/ river you won't regret staying in beautiful West Virginia."
"The restroom & shower facilities were easily within walking distance. The facilities could use a deep clean but overall were fine."
$10 / night
"Walking trails to the lake and what a lake! We shall return at some point when it doesn't snow between 80 degree weeks."
$33 / night
"We're so excited to have Beaver Lakes Campground on our platform. Hop in your RV, or bring a tent!"
"Big Rock Campground is a small heavily-wooded campground, with five-spaces, located next to the Cranberry River in Nicholas County, WV. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole."
$40 - $56 / night
"Dave and Kim are great people, have a beautiful and well cared for campground very close to the Gauley River."
"Summersville is a pretty lake. Fayetteville is close & a really cute town. Bridge Day happens at a near bye bridge over the New River."
$55 / night
"Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia."
"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."
ScoutElectric back in site. Water and bathhouse available across the road in the other part of the camp ground. Unusual set up.
GuideThis was a great base for visiting New River Gorge NP. The campground is quiet with well space sites. Bathrooms are traditional but clean and functioning well. Laundry had only 1 washer and 1 dryer. The park has a lot of trails and a lake but we didn’t have time to check them out. Many sites looked like it may take some work to get level. We were in site 20 with a 23 ft TT and got level fairly easily but a longer rig may have difficulty in that site.
GuideAnother terrific park in West Virginia. So much to do. The sites accommodate everything from tents to large fifth wheels.
The Riverside loop, there is another loop on the east end of the park (it was closed).
The Greenbrier River was right at the back of our site. People were floating and fishing and paddling. The Greenbrier River Trail, an 80 mile long rail trail is just across the river, accessible two mile from the park, we rode our bikes to the trail.
Hiking, and Arboretum trail, so much to do.
Cranberry Wilderness is less than 30 mins away. Great hiking, the best Visitor's center, with the nicest folks.
TravelerVery close to the New River Gorge National Park. Back in the woods with a 1/4 mile gravel drive to enter the campground. Most of the sites are primitive with only a few having electric, not sure on full hook ups. Was a very quiet and calming campground. Shower house and restrooms were clean. They did have laundry area and kids playground which I didn't need.
Defiantly worth the stay!
LegendMix of wonderful water and electric sites with ok full hookups. Beautiful river spots. The owner was wonderful. No laundry, showers or wifi. The price was $40 a night full hookups.
GuideReally enjoyed this place. Maybe 5-10 min off of highway 220. There are maybe 5 ish spots to camp next to a river in this mountain valley. I took the one and only site just before the proper camp site (it was the best one IMO). Need to be self sufficient though, only convenience is a toilet house. No cell coverage. Highly recommend for primitive camping.
TravelerI think this was described on some maps I looked at as being "dispersed" camping. But being familiar with many dispersed campsites out in the western US, this ddid not feel very dispersed at all. Sure: it is dispersed in the sense that it is way off thhe beaten track, far down into the national park that requires traveling a long way on a dirt road to get there. But thee sites themselves in the camp spot are not dispersed. You are essentially going to be right next to, annd right within sight of, every other campsite. This was not a problem for me since I was there on a weekday and off-season (mid November), so I haad the place to myself. In that sense, it was quite peaceful and had some nice views being that most of the sites were within ssight of the river, or within a few feet of it.
One thing to keep in mind, a thing that would be true for pretty much any camping area next to the river here in the national park is that there is a train track on the other side of the river thaat is definitely active, several trains going through per day. So it won't be one of those places you would go if all you want to hear is the sound of birds chirping.
But given that it is a free campsite, it's absolutely adequate, and has clean restrooms (at least the day I was there) with pit toilets inside.
Scoutwonderful host and amazing campsite right in the riverbank the host was great as well
GuideWe strolled up the mountain in our 39ft skoolie. It snowed and we had a really good time!
Camping near Camden-on-Gauley, 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.
Camping near Camden-on-Gauley, West Virginia, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Camden-on-Gauley, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 135 campgrounds and RV parks near Camden-on-Gauley, WV and 12 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Camden-on-Gauley, WV is Cranberry River Sites NF Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Camden-on-Gauley, WV.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 parks near Camden-on-Gauley, WV that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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