Best Tent Camping near Chapmanville, WV

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Best Tent Sites Near Chapmanville, WV (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Plum Orchard Lake WMA
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    1. Plum Orchard Lake WMA

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    Scarbro, West Virginia
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    • Picnic Table

    $10 / night

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    2. Riverside R&R

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    Alum Creek, West Virginia

    Beautiful rustic cabin and campsites along the Little Coal River. Enjoy the unique experience of floating in with your kayak or canoe and staying for the weekend at The Lillian, our newly built cabin or at one of our campsites located on the bank of the river.

    Enjoy the sounds of the rippling water while snoozing in the shade of the hammock or the nightly whippoorwill’s song as you are relaxing by the warm glow of the campfire. Once you have experienced this slice of “almost heaven” you will most surely not want to leave.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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    $50 - $150 / night

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    3. R.d. Bailey Lake Group Shelters

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    North Spring, West Virginia

    Overview

    Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.

    Recreation

    The lake is best known for boating and fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and channel catfish. Hunting enthusiasts can hunt small game such as rabbits and turkey in-season. Head to the Visitor Center for interesting exhibits, educational programs and tours of the dam and intake structure. There's also an impressive observation deck with viewing telescopes.

    Facilities

    Each shelter has a playground, flush toilets, drinking water and plenty of grassy space for sports. All three are near excellent shore fishing areas as well. Big Branch Shelter Big Branch is close to the headwaters of the lake. It has the most space of the three shelters, with substantial room for extra cars and enough tables to seat 100 guests. Horseshoe pits, basketball and volleyball courts, and the largest, newest playground can be found here. The site is equipped with two grills and electric hookups. Guyandotte Point Day Use Shelter Guyandotte Point sits at the lake's headwaters, just a quarter mile past the Big Branch Recreation Area. This is the best location for those who plan to go boating, as it's the only location with a boat ramp. Electric hookups and a large charcoal grill are onsite. Visitor Center Day Use Shelter The Visitor Center Shelter is nearly 400 feet above the dam, offering spectacular views of the glistening lake. The shelter is, as named, right by the Visitor Center, which is worth a visit. It's also at the trailhead of two popular hiking trails and the Below Dam Fisherman's Access. Horseshoe pits are by the shelter. No electric hookups are available.

    Natural Features

    R. D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters are on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia, about three miles east of the town of Justice. The R. D. Bailey Dam reaches 310 feet high, and the lake's surface area in summer is 630 acres. The region of the Appalachian Mountains boasts an abundance of oak, hickory and beech trees.

    Nearby Attractions

    Explore West Virginia's heritage at a living history pioneer farm in Twin Falls. Or traverse the beautiful Castle Rock Trail, great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATVs.

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    $60 - $90 / night

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      4. Pleasant Ridge

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      Adams, Kentucky

      This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake

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        5. Lawrence County Recreation Area

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        Adams, Kentucky

        This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Chapmanville

      269 Reviews of 5 Chapmanville Campgrounds


      • Bob M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Breaks Interstate Park Campground
        Nov. 19, 2024

        Breaks Interstate Park Campground

        Nice

        Very scenic place!! We spent 6 nights here, hiked & biked a lot. Off season, so some of the amenities were closed (pool looks awesome). The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling. We lucked out in the B loop, as a small trail (Grassy Overlook trail) took us to see the northern lights one evening. I highly suggest stopping here for a few nights, an under rated area.

      • Bob M.
        Camper-submitted photo from East Fork (WV)
        Nov. 19, 2024

        East Fork (WV)

        Decent Place

        We camped here for 6 nights just before Halloween, enjoyed it. Not a lot to do unless you have a boat, but it's a scenic area. Ended up here because we had to avoid our original plans due to Hurricane Helene.

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
        Nov. 5, 2024

        Rifrafters Campground

        Nearest CG to New River Gorge bridge and visitor center

        Very comfortable and quiet campground. Camp hosts (owners?) and staff are very friendly and helpful. Close to local towns for services. The full hook up RV sites seem crowded, but the electric only sites were spacious and shady. I had a little deck with a picnic table. Even though the land is hilly, almost every site was level. The area where I camped had a single porta potty, but the main service area had clean showers and reasonably priced laundry. Short hiking trails are nearby. A children’s area is available but looked little used.

      • Molly R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
        Nov. 1, 2024

        Rifrafters Campground

        Well managed everything you need.

        Beautiful area, close to New River National Park. Very accommodating staff. Includes wifi, PBS TV, small dog run, small playground, picnic shelter, laundry, bathhouse, firewood, ice,etc. Clean, friendly without all the fancy extras. Reasonably priced.

      • Ashley P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Falls Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Falls Campground

        Great spot.

        The people that work here are so very nice. I love the relaxed chill atmosphere. I always come on a Sunday or a weeknights it is pretty empty and the campsites are too close together for me to go on a weekend. I think the sites should be less than $40 on a slow night but I still love it here.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
        Sep. 10, 2024

        Rifrafters Campground

        Great overnight stop very shaded and peaceful

        We stayed overnight on our way up the coast and had a great visit. I wish we could’ve stayed longer. The campground was very peaceful and shaded people were very friendly and the facilities were exceptionally clean.

      • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
        Sep. 4, 2024

        Kanawha State Forest

        Not bad

        Overall not a bad campground. Very pricey in my mind, $43 after taxes for 1 night of primitive camping. Got there at 4 on a monday and no one was in the office, ended up riding 45 minutes up the road to call to reserve a spot, they said everything was a 3 night minimum. I ended up booking online for just 1 night. Campground was clean and quiet, directions aren’t super clear as to where the campground is. Would stay here again if I had to, but wouldn’t be my first pick.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds
        Aug. 21, 2024

        Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds

        Nice campground and friendly staff

        Fantastic campground! Staff was super friendly and we were escorted to our camp site. Facilities a little dated but clean! Pool area was clean! We tent camp, but walking around, the camping trailers did not appear to be crowded together. For us this is a fantastic place to overnight and will return again when traveling through the area!!

      • Pete M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
        Aug. 16, 2024

        Rifrafters Campground

        Nice location and a great location.

        Rifrafters is a wonderful family run campground that was the perfect location for us to explore New River Gorge NP and the surrounding area. The area is very hilly and the campground is no exception but they did a good job of creating roomy, mainly level campsites. Unlike Bear Mountain Campground, Rifrafters is far enough off of US 19 to avoid most of the road noise. The bath house was VERY clean and the showers had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Cell reception for Verizon was 3 bars, but the campground Wi-Fi was awesome! It was strong enough and had enough bandwidth for my wife to work remotely while the kids and I went whitewater rafting(go with ACE Adventures, they're great). The details make or break your stay and Rifrafters gets them all right. Good, steady power and water at the site, Wi-Fi, dry firewood, great bath house and clean/tidy everywhere. Lastly, the location was perfect for us. You''re just a few miles from the bridge and visitor's center to the north and a few miles to shopping/necessities to the south. Having stayed here made us realize we'd rather camp near US 19 and use our toad to drive the windy roads into t

      • Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Yatesville Lake State Park Campground
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

        Still a favorite

        We had a great time as usual. Nice, quiet and overall clean. Our fire pit was dirty with trash and looked like it had been ran over or something which is surprising for the park.

      • Jeremiah S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Chief Logan State Park Campground
        Jul. 8, 2024

        Chief Logan State Park Campground

        Lots to do

        Chief Logan has a lot of interesting things to see, including an outdoor animal exhibit, a lodge, a pool, a theatre, and a museum all close together.

        Our site was full hook up and very level. There was creek nearby and walking paths all over. We went over to the lodge and was able to swim in the pool and hot tub as part of the price of our campsite. There was solar event with super rare aurora light show for this part of the world while we were there.

      • Ember M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground
        Jul. 6, 2024

        Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground

        Right next to New River Gorge National Park

        We stayed here on our visit to Great Smoky mountain National Park on our way to Tennessee and then back home.

        Nice shaded wooded sights that are quiet and right off the interstate. Would recommend for anyone traveling to and from the area.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Wiley State Park Campground
        Jun. 14, 2024

        Jenny Wiley State Park Campground

        Needs to be updated and repaired

        Roads in campground are rough in places. Electrical boxes are in rough shape at some sites. 30 amp kept tripping the breaker. WiFi does not work. Several sites have full hookup but sewer hookups need to be repaired and water hookups are far away.

      • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
        Jun. 3, 2024

        Rifrafters Campground

        Nice people, simple camp spot

        The family that runs the place is very nice. Basic campsite was very level and easy to get in/out of. It was very peaceful and quiet at night.

        Nothing much going on here but the bathrooms were clean and well kept. No views to be had at this campground but a solid stay in a great location run by people who care about it.

      • p
        Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Camping and Fishing
        May. 31, 2024

        Wildcat Camping and Fishing

        Very Nice Place

        We have been here for a little over a month now. Nice level gravel sites with grass around them. Full hookups 30/50A at each site. Wifi. Could accommodate at least 40+ foot 5th wheels. There is a paylake with small shelter areas, playground, horseshoe pit, game room, community gathering area, store with snacks, drinks, tackle and other items. There are restrooms, but no showers or laundry. Beautiful area. About 11 miles to Paintsville, which has all the stores you'd need. Some closer convenience stores. Johnny and Regina, the owners, couldn't be any nicer. Very good monthly rates. Can receive mail and packages.

      • Kim S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground
        May. 27, 2024

        Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground

        Great customer service

        We had 2 of the larger campsites (#2 and #3) for Memorial Day Weekend. We had a great time all weekend with hiking,picnics,campfires and ghost hunting. However,on Sunday night a strong storm came through that brought down trees with it's fierce wind and torrential rain. The power went out in the campground. The Park superintendent offered a free room in the lodge to anyone who wanted to stay where there was electricity. We were camping in a tent which ended up with lots of water in it. Kudos to Superintendent Ken for making a bad situation better. We will recommend this beautiful park to everyone.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Virginia Point Campground
        May. 26, 2024

        Virginia Point Campground

        Good place for families.

        Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions. Dust to dawn lights keep the area well lit all night. Area appears to be well patrolled by local law enforcement.

        The area has a lot of potential to become a destination, hopefully the city will continue to increase the appeal. Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present).

        Do plan on returning and will update this review accordingly.

      • Marci S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
        May. 23, 2024

        Kanawha State Forest

        Beautiful forest close to Charleston

        This state forest is expansive with lots of trails popular with mountain bikers. It is a bit challenging to reach with a large(ish) van like ours. Narrow, winding roads take you to the Forest entrance. Campground was quiet with few campers in mid-May. The weather was hot and buggy when we visited. We did find a few ticks. Campground does have playgrounds, showers, electric hook-ups, and a dump station.

      • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
        Apr. 11, 2024

        Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

        This KOA is a Keeper

        This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Wildcat Camping and Fishing
        Apr. 2, 2024

        Wildcat Camping and Fishing

        Added Campsite to the app

        Haven't been there yet.Campground wasn't in any of the apps. Just called and made reservations for 3 months. Very nice on the phone. No problem for us with 36' fifth wheel and a dog.

      • Sean R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
        Feb. 29, 2024

        Rifrafters Campground

        Visited many times

        I've stayed here on Labor Day weekend for many years.  It's always been clean and busy.  Great campground to stay at if you are visiting the new River NP.

      • Mark D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
        Dec. 28, 2023

        Kanawha State Forest

        Winter night

        We camped for a night right after Christmas. Cozy little campground with great bathrooms! No cell service on either Verizon or ATT anywhere. Very close to Charleston. Sleeping by the creek was an added bonus.

      • L
        Camper-submitted photo from Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
        Dec. 17, 2023

        Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

        Nice but so much highway noise

        This is a very nice KOA camp. I arrived after dark so I didn’t get a good look at the place but the entrance is well marked. The family restrooms are very nice and comfortable. The sites have great electric and water, I’ll try the sewer before I leave. It’s damp and muddy but it’s December so that’s expected. I took off a star for the street noise. The campground is right next to a major highway. There is car and truck noise all day long and all night too. Maybe it would be better in the summer when there are leaves on the trees. At least that would block the view.



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