With over 40 state and national parks, West Virginia’s vast mountainous wilderness begs to be explored. In less than a day’s drive from the Mid-Atlantic’s urban corridor, you can be paddling in swirling whitewater, camping in pristine mountain forests, or stargazing in some of the clearest night skies in the East. It’s time to plan your trip camping in West Virginia! 


West Virginia’s inspiring geology has been carved by some of the world’s oldest rivers. Experience these ancient natural forces up close by exploring the nation’s premier whitewater rafting location, New River Gorge. The New River Gorge National River, part of the United States National Park System, extends 53-miles in southern West Virginia. Along with some of the best paddling in the country, rock climbers flock to the 1,400 established climbs in the sandstone cliffs. 70,000-acres of wilderness offer free riverfront primitive camping spots, while campers who want more amenities can take advantage of several private campgrounds in nearby Fayetteville, WV. 


If you find yourself camping in West Virginia’s New River Gorge in October, you might catch Bridge Day, the world’s largest extreme sports event. Cheer on BASE jumpers as they leap 900-feet from the top of the river’s bridge while you enjoy local food and craft vendors, live music, and great mountain views. 


When planning a trip camping in West Virginia, don’t miss the chance to take in the views from West Virginia’s most famous landmark, Seneca Rocks. Located in the Monongahela National Forest, and renowned for its incredible beauty, this natural landmark rises nearly 900-feet above the North Fork River. Especially well-known in rock climbing circles, the impressive rock formation offers 375 of the most technical mapped climbing routes in the eastern United States. Non-climbers can take in the view from the top by lacing up their boots. The Seneca Rocks Hiking Trail climbs the observation platform and is a day hike suitable for all ages. 


Facilities for tent and RV camping, rental cabins, and primitive campsites are available nearby. A local favorite, Seneca Shadows Campground, offers views of the rocks from your campsite, as well as modern facilities including flush toilets and picnic tables. No matter where your outdoor adventures take you in the Wild and Wonderful state, with The Dyrt you’ll find the best camping in West Virginia along the way!

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Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Cecil, WV has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that West Virginia camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Cecil camping trip.

Cecil

The Best Camping Near Cecil, West Virginia

Welcome to the scenic, waterfront Cove Run Camp situated along the Tygart River! Cove Run camp provides gated access via a well maintained loose gravel road, which leads to a large clearing that can be used for car, camper, RV, motorhome, and Side x Side / ATV parking. Camps can be established anywhere within the property, with numerous waterfront sites available. Camp rentals can be based on the day, week, month, season, or annually! Campers can rent the entire property, or individual camp sites only. Certain camping accommodations including tents, sleeping pads and air mattresses, sleeping bags, bundled firewood, and camp kitchen items can be available upon request. There are several established trail systems throughout the property, providing excellent hiking, Side x Side & ATV, and Equestrian riding. Large outcrops, creeks, and waterfalls are scattered throughout the property, providing excellent hiking and bouldering. Abundant wildlife viewing! Excellent fishing ground for carp, musky, large mouth bass, pike, croppy, walleye and catfish. Enjoy the Tygart river for swimming, floating, kayaking, or canoeing, all from your private property! Public Cove Run Access is available to the north of the property, where kayakers, canoers, and swimmers can exit the river, or continue your float all the way to Tygart Lake!



Waterfront Cove Run Camp on the Tygart River - 81 Acres

Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground

A Wilderness Riverfront Oasis

The camp has access to nearly 4 miles of wilderness riverfront on a dead end road, and yet just a few miles to the beautiful town of Parsons WV in Tucker County! Home of 19th century tourist towns of Thomas / Davis / and Canaan Valley.

\--> The Dryfork and Blackwater Rivers combine nearby, the pedestrian cable suspension bridge to Hendricks is less than half a mile downstream, the Fernow Experimental Forest is just a mile downstream, and the Monongahela national forest and huge unlogged forests are all around! And Brooklyn Heights Rd. is also a waterfall mecca after any decent rains including right here on the property and very nearby.

Hike, camp, swim, fish, bike tube, kayak, canoe, explore, forage, campfires, beach area fires, relax and enjoy!

\--> Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground includes 35 acres of unlogged wilderness forest with roads, trails and 2100 feet of riverfront on the Dry Fork River.

\--> The camp includes 15 camping sites (firepits, slabwood benches, parking, and future picnic tables), 5 primitive shelter cabin sites (10x\`12 lofted barn cabins with hasp for your padlock), and a 10 spacious short term RV sites near the river (RV's 30 foot or less recommended).

\--> Waterfalls, creeks, kayak drop points, swimming, tubing, hiking, fishing, and water recreation abounds.

And the nearby towns of Parsons / Thomas / Davis / and Canaan Valley provide endless entertainment nearby with cafes, breweries, a distillery, music, restaurants and coffee shops, galleries and artwork. Also two state park lodges (Blackwater Falls Lodge, Canaan Valley Lodge), a national wildlife refuge, as well as endless rails to trails hiking trails throughout the county where railroads once ran during the coal and virgin forest harvest days of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And the main street towns are still here and thriving!



Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground

Camp Ara is a beautiful 113-acre property in Fairmont, WV. Located in the Allegheny Mountains about 20 minutes south of Morgantown, WV, and West Virginia University. It is close to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Columbus, Cincinnati, and many others. The property has been run as a Christian camp for over 60 years, serving and changing the lives of countless youth along the way.​&nbsp;

 There is a large number of foster children in and around the area that are currently in great need of programs that connect them with nature, help them to grow individually, and help teach them life skills to prepare them for transitioning out of the foster care system.

 In addition to running year-round programming, Camp Ara is home to 80+ acres of virtually untouched land. We have created 40 beautiful campsites that require various amounts of hiking to reach. No matter what site you choose, however, you will almost definitely feel as though you are alone with nature.



Camp Ara

This a traditional site in the heart of the farm next to a small pond with picnic table and fire pit. It is a sloping wooded space, with flat spots to comfortably accommodate 2-3 tents. There are multiple trees perfect for hanging your hammock in the shade. The compost toilet, about 50ft away, is shared with another campsite. Parking is on a gravel lane adjacent to the site. Potable water(from a frost-free hydrant) is available about 80ft from the site. The pond is only for viewing, no swimming or fishing, please. We have nesting birds occasionally and we expect their habitat to be respected. We are 3 miles from Terra Alta, a rural town with a locally owned restaurant and a local craft beer brewery featuring an exciting rotating cast of food trucks. We are 20 minutes from Swallow Falls State Park(MD), featuring Muddy Creek Falls, awesome river swimming and gorgeous hiking in an old growth Hemlock forest. We are also 20 minutes from Herrington Manor State Park(MD) were there is a lake for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. Cathedral State Park(WV) a virgin Hemlock forest with 400 year old trees about 45 minutes away. Deep Creek Lake(MD) is 40 minutes away and offers motor boat rentals, Golf, Skiing and swimming. There is skiing, hiking, biking, tubing, rafting, kayaking and much more to explore withing 40 minutes of our farm. The best white water rafting on the east coast is 20-40 minutes away. We welcome campers of all kinds! We began operating our 150 acre farm in 2011 and became the first Certified Naturally Grown Livestock farm in West Virginia in 2013. We raise 100% grass-fed beef, Western and Chinese medicinal herbs. Our family garden supplies more than half of our vegetables and our favorite berries, and our flock of chickens supply eggs and an early morning wake-up call for our campers! There are no GMO's, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides used on our farm. Farm products are available for purchase on-site. Campers can choose to to have a farm to table meal cooked for them as an extra at checkout. We prepare most of our food from scratch using local produce, meat and bulk organic dry goods. We occasionally make yogurts, noodles, simple cheeses, and fermented foods.

Possum Tail Farm Camp 

The Robin___s Nest is a cozy cabin just steps away from Alpine Lake, with everything you need for your getaway.

The highlights:
 - Walk 15 min over to Alpine Lake for swimming, fishing, & boat rentals
 - Enjoy the private beach, indoor pool, fitness center & mini-golf -- all for free!
 - Play a round of golf at an award winning 18-hole golf course with 2,000 acres of forest and a pristine, 150-acre lake
 - Hang out and grill on the deck, or cook s___mores around the fire pit
 - Stream movies or take video calls on the fastest WiFi you can get
 - Drive 40 min to Wisp Ski Resort or Deep Creek Lake

Enjoy!

The Space:
Our family-friendly cabin is packed with amenities and fun for couples, families or small groups of friends.

The cabin includes:
- 2 bedrooms + a loft sleeping area (four beds total)
- A deck and huge backyard with a propane grill, fire pit, and teepee/fort for the kiddos
- Fast WiFi that's good enough to stream movies on the TV and hold video calls
- Fully-stocked kitchen with a dishwasher, stove/oven, and microwave
- AC units in the main bedroom and living room

Our cabin is part of Alpine Lake resort, with all the lakeside amenities.  We___re just a few minute walk from the lake itself, where you can relax on the beach, head out for a swim, go fishing, or take out a canoe/kayak.  The lake is over 150 acres, so plenty of areas to explore.

Alpine Lake also has a ton of other activities available for you (all for free!), including:
 - Indoor pool (open year-round)
 - Mini-golf
 - Fitness center
 - Tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts
 - Hiking trails (and cross-country skiing in the winter)
Alpine Lake also has an award-winning, 18-hole golf course. Tee-time is bookable and prices and availability vary seasonally. Enjoy the great West Virginia outdoors in the pristine, wooded course on the lake!

And the best part:  all of these amenities are still open during COVID!

Everyone___s sure to find something fun to do regardless of the season.  And while we___re so close to everything, you can always retreat back to the cabin for your own little oasis in the woods. 

We often take our two little kids and dog to the cabin with us, so we're very family- and dog-friendly.

Beyond the cabin and everything at Alpine Lake, we also love how close we are to Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Ski Resort -- both only about 40 minutes away.  Great options in both the summer and winter!

Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 2


Private Lake/Beach Cabin, Golf, Fire Pit, & WiFi!

Teaberry Lane is a cozy cabin just steps away from Alpine Lake in the WV mountains, with everything you need for your getaway.

The highlights:
 - Walk 15 mins over to Alpine Lake for swimming, fishing, and boat rentals
 - Enjoy the private beach, indoor pool, fitness center & minigolf -- all for free!
 - Hang out and grill on the screened-in porch, or cook s___mores around the fire pit
 - Drive 40 min to Wisp Ski Resort or Deep Creek Lake

Enjoy!

The Space:
Our family-friendly cabin is packed with amenities and fun for couples, families or small groups of friends.

The cabin includes:
- 4 bedrooms + a loft sleeping area (6 beds total)
- Spacious great room with cozy gas fireplace
- A back porch and huge backyard with a propane grill, fire pit, and fenced in yard area great for the kiddos
- Fast WiFi for streaming movies on the TV and holding video calls (50 mbps!)
- Fully-stocked kitchen with a dishwasher, stove/oven, and microwave
- Central heating and AC, and bathrooms with separate baseboard heat for extra coziness

Our cabin is part of Alpine Lake resort, with all the lakeside amenities.  We___re just a few minutes walk from the lake itself, where you can relax on the beach, head out for a swim, go fishing, or take out a canoe/kayak.  The lake is over 150 acres, so plenty of areas to explore.

Alpine Lake also has a ton of other activities available for you (all for free!), including:
 - Indoor pool (open year-round)
 - Mini-golf
 - Fitness center
 - Tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts
 - Hiking trails (and cross-country skiing in the winter)
 - Kayaking and canoeing

Alpine Lake also has an award-winning, 18-hole golf course. Tee-time is bookable and prices and availability vary seasonally. Enjoy the great West Virginia outdoors in the pristine, wooded course on the lake!

And the best part:  all of these amenities are still open during COVID!

Everyone___s sure to find something fun to do regardless of the season.  And while we___re so close to everything, you can always retreat back to the cabin for your own little oasis in the woods. 

We often take our two little kids to the cabin with us, so we're very family-friendly. Unfortunately, we can't allow any dogs or cats in the cottage (we're allergic)

Beyond the cabin and everything at Alpine Lake, we also love how close we are to Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Ski Resort -- both only about 40 minutes away.  Great options in both the summer and winter!

Total Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3


Private Lake Cabin w Deck/Grill, Fire Pit, WiFi!

Family Fishing N' Camping

This recreation area is part of Tygart Lake

Tygart Lake State Park

## Overview

Horseshoe Recreation Area is located in north-central West Virginia, 7 miles from the town of St. George. The campground is tucked in a valley along the Horseshoe Run River, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. 

## Recreation

Day hiking options include the 1.8-mile Losh Trail, the Dorman Ridge Trail at 1.3 miles, and Two Camp, a short 0.3 mile hike. Fishing for trout is a popular pastime and hunting is allowed in an area about a mile beyond the recreation area. 

## Facilities

Each site offers picnic tables, grills, and waste receptacles and standard sites have electric hookups. There are accessible vault toilets and non-accessible flush toilets. Hand pumps and a drinking fountain with faucet are available. The camp store sells firewood and ice. The two group picnic shelters are accessible. The large electric pavilion has an occupancy limit of 75, and the small non-electric pavilion has an occupancy limit of 10.

## Natural Features

Within the recreation area, open fields are mowed and gravel roads are maintained along the river. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, straddling many of the region's highest peaks. Elevation ranges from 1,000 to 4,863 feet above sea level.   
  
Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country. 

## Nearby Attractions

Take a scenic drive throughout the forest. Fall brings incredible foliage colors to the region.

Horseshoe Recreation Area

As one of the industrial backbones of the country, West Virginia has always been recognized and appreciated for its diverse geography consisting of towering plateaus and endlessly rolling mountain ranges. Located partially between Upshur County and Barbour Country, Audra State Park boasts 355 acres of unspoiled forest, diverse ecosystems, and unique caves and river runs. While much of the surrounding region has suffered the consequences of mining and deforestation, this park preserves 355 regional acres of natural beauty for anyone to enjoy. 

Audra State Park has long served locals as an affordable way to recreate, with a variety of fun activities to partake in. Hiking, cycling, fishing, and even geocaching are all common activities that can be easily enjoyed here on a budget. Furthermore, during the summer months, the Middle Fork River comes alive while families, kids and teenagers enjoy the many natural swimming areas available throughout.

Hidden along 3 miles of groomed trails in the park lies Alum Cave, a natural geological rock feature which hangs over the river below. In the winter, large icicle spires form down the cave canopy making this an ideal spot for Photographers.

For those looking for an experience indoors, the West Virginia State Wildlife Center is a modern zoological facility dedicated to preserving and showcasing the regional wild-life. Nearby, the town of Buckhannon offers an array of small town attractions, including a movie theatre and local eats. If you’re visiting in May, be sure to check out their annual Strawberry Festival!  

The campsites are spacious and fully functional for those intending to utilize a tent. Open from April through October, there are 67 available with thirteen of them offering electrical hookups. Furthermore, there are two fully-serviced bathhouses with warm-water showers, and coin-operated laundry available. There is also a well stocked camping store, which offers normal conveniences as well as firewood for purchase. All reservations are first come first serve, so be sure to make your plans well in advance. 

Audra State Park Capmground

Join the fun near Charleston. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Charleston is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Charleston

The Best Camping Near Charleston, West Virginia

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Charleston. Charleston is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your West Virginia camping adventure.

Huntington, WV is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Huntington is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Huntington and user-submitted reviews.

Huntington

The Best Camping Near Huntington, West Virginia

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Huntington, WV has a lot to offer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Huntington is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

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Parkersburg

The Best Camping Near Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Morgantown

The Best Camping Near Morgantown, West Virginia

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Wheeling, WV has a lot to offer. Wheeling is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Wheeling. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Wheeling

The Best Camping Near Wheeling, West Virginia

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Weirton

The Best Camping Near Weirton, West Virginia

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Fairmont

The Best Camping Near Fairmont, West Virginia

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Beckley

The Best Camping Near Beckley, West Virginia

Monongahela National Forest, WV is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Monongahela National Forest is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Find the best campgrounds near Monongahela National Forest, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Monongahela National Forest

The Best Camping Near Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

New River Gorge National River preserves more than 70,000 acres of land and is home to some of West Virginia’s best whitewater flowing through it. In fact, the river running through it is one of North America’s oldest rivers.

The best camping near New River Gorge National River is anywhere you can find it. All campsites are primitive, first-come, first-served, and, best of all, free. Backcountry camping works the same way. You can park your van down by the river for free, as long as you’re self-sustaining. Amenities will be minimal at any of the nine campgrounds. Not all campgrounds are drive-in or RV accessible, so verify ahead of time. As long as you follow the park’s ordinances, you can camp here for up to 14 days. If you want more traditional lodging, there are a handful of cities nearby, but the main one is Beckley, WV.

New River Gorge National River

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The Best Camping Near New River Gorge National River, West Virginia

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Summersville Lake

The Best Camping Near Summersville Lake, West Virginia

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Jennings Randolph Lake

The Best Camping Near Jennings Randolph Lake, West Virginia

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R.D. Bailey Lake

The Best Camping Near R.D. Bailey Lake, West Virginia

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Beech Fork Lake

The Best Camping Near Beech Fork Lake, West Virginia

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Bluestone Lake

The Best Camping Near Bluestone Lake, West Virginia

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Burnsville Lake

The Best Camping Near Burnsville Lake, West Virginia

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East Lynn Lake

The Best Camping Near East Lynn Lake, West Virginia

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