Best Campgrounds near Colfax, WV

Colfax is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Colfax. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Colfax, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Colfax, West Virginia (102)

    1. Tygart Lake State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    11 miles
    Website

    "There was a bathroom close by with running water and showers. It was beautiful and very close to the lake."

    "Trails to lakeside/shore where campers do swim although no swimming from shore is "not" allowed. Just be respectful and clean up after yourselves and usually no drama involved."

    2. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This is the largest state forest in West Virginia, it has a total of 25 sites that vary in their privacy. Each site has electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire grates, and utility post."

    "There is also a small laundry room with dishwashing sink behind the bathhouse. Both ice and firewood are sold onsite."

    3. Camp Ara

    2 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 652-4777

    $20 - $150 / night

    "Beautiful lake for canoeing and fishing and the hiking and mountain bike trails are amazing! Cant wait to go back!"

    4. Family Fishing N' Camping

    3 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 265-1000

    $10 - $150 / night

    5. Audra State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Volga, WV
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 457-1162

    "Audra State Park, is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey. Tucked away, just outside of Buckhannon, WV...home of West Virginia Wesleyan College."

    "v=VLUEBlIxHpo)

    Trails undulate with the terrain. The short trail within the campground area is steep in areas but offers some nice views."

    6. Mylan Park

    5 Reviews
    Cassville, WV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 983-2383

    "Decent sized “parking spaces” Available on holiday weekend Good price ($40/night) Full hookups (bring your long sewer tube, I used 3 x15’ as it’s at the tail of the spot) Fields & Grassy area adjacent"

    "We love it here most of the time it’s close to Morgantown so it’s perfect for university events. Really close to campus. They have full hookups & partial hookups."

    7. CAMP73ROCKST☆R

    1 Review
    Morgantown, WV
    10 miles

    $35 - $65 / night

    8. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "The plan was to camp and hike throughout West Virginia, but when we visited Pathfinder outdoor retailer in Morgantown, WV the staff encouraged us to check out Ohiopyle, while we were so close."

    "Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."

    9. Five River Campground

    27 Reviews
    Parsons, WV
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 478-3515

    $15 / night

    "This is a hidden gem right outside of town. We utilized one of the rv sites with 50 amp service and full hookups."

    "It sets at the end of a side street (Walnut St) at the edge of town (Parsons). A small, quaint mountain town."

    10. Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Davis, WV
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 259-5216

    $50 / night

    "Blackwater State Park, Davis, WV https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/

    Camping anywhere in West Virginia is a highlight, but this area offers hiking views aplenty."

    "This was our first stay in a state park campground in West Virginia and it was a great stay. Arrived during a steady downpour and rented a cabin for the first night but camped the second night."

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Recent Reviews near Colfax, WV

507 Reviews of 102 Colfax Campgrounds


  • Alia
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Kick Back n Camp

    Last Minute Getaway

    My husband and I went on a spontaneous camping road trip. We called the campground, and they had availability for walk-ins! Usually, you’d have to book in advance. The campsite was a semi-private spot, and it cost less than $30 a night, without electricity. They also have sites with electricity. We were fortunate enough to have no campers around us, making it quite private.

    The campground had a picnic table, a fire pit, and they even delivered our firewood directly to our site. They had separate sites for RVs and tent camping, so we could choose the one that best suited our needs. The owners were incredibly friendly and outgoing, making our stay even more enjoyable.

    If you forget anything, the campground office had everything you needed for purchase. They also had a well-organized brochure that showcased the campground’s amenities and offerings. And let’s not forget their delicious ice cream! They had a variety of flavors, and I highly recommend trying them all.

    One of the standout features of the campground was the bathhouse. It was spotlessly clean and felt like a spa. The showers were comfortable and had hot water, making it our highlight

    Overall, we had a fantastic time at the campground. It was a great place to unwind and connect with nature. If you’re looking for a peaceful and affordable camping experience, I highly recommend this campground.

  • Aileen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    Clean Campground in a Beautiful Park

    This is one of our favorite places. The park is beautiful, and so are the nearby Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Canaan Valley State Park.

    The campground is better suited to tents and small to medium size camping units. I think the person who designed it was not familiar with camping units other than tents. Loop 1-30 is one way going clockwise. Loop 31-65 is one way going counterclockwise. But in both loops, to have your door facing away from the street, you have to drive counterclockwise if your site is on the outside of the loop, and clockwise if your site is inside the loop.  In some sites, the electric pedestal is on the wrong side, so you'll have to use a long cord and take it under your unit to reach your electric hookup.

    There are two water fill stations, one at the camp store where you check in, and the other at a water fountain near the bathhouse in loop 31-65. They are supplied supplied with a green garden hose, not a white potable water hose, so we unscrewed the hose and used our own. The water tastes unusually good.

    The dump station is in a section of loop 31-65. You have to go the wrong way on a one way road to be close enough for your slinky to reach it. The non potable rinse water is across this road from the dump station and it has a white hose--beware--this is not the drinking water! You stretch this hose across the road to rinse your gray and black tanks and slinky.

    Some of the sites are not very level, and many of the pull thru sites share some driveway space with another pull thru site or a back in site. There are two pairs of sites that share a pull thru--OK for people traveling together, but otherwise a headache if you're arriving and leaving at different times.

    Once you have dealt with all this inconvenience and oddness, you'll find you're within walking distance of the falls, a small lake, hiking trails that go through beautiful forests with rhododendrons, hemlocks, spruce, and hardwoods. The camp store is limited, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. The nature center is one of the best I've ever visited, and park naturalists provide programs on weekends. There are kayak rentals in summer. The lake has a swimming beach, but you can pay to use the swimming pool at the lodge for better swimming. The lodge also has a huge lobby with a cabinet containing jigsaw puzzles. We worked on one on a rainy day when we didn't want to be outside. Davis and Thomas have some interesting shops and good restaurants.When you get back after a day of adventures, you'll find clean restrooms with hot showers that are actually hot. And the T-Mobile service was good enough for my husband to stream a movie while I sent photos to my family. The park was very busy for Labor Day weekend, but it was a family atmosphere and after dark, there were few lights and little noise.

  • scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Go a little further

    Decided to try it even though other review said private property- and seems they were correct but incorrect. Initially you do come to private land with several campsites and campers present. But if you go down the dirt road a little to the low water bridge you will find a wonderful site on the right with several fire pits. Or another 100 yards after bridge was another nice site on the left

  • Sophia Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Spot is on Private Property

    Spot is amazing, but we got told to leave due to it actually being private property, not part of the national forest camping.
    There is a private property line next to the entrance, so we thought we were in the clear being away from it, but locals, although incredibly friendly, kindly asked us to leave.

  • Gene H.
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Alpine Shores Campground

    Great Music on holiday weekends!

    This is a clean, beautiful location ran by wonderful, kind folks.  My band, The Fridley Boys plays there on the 4th and Labor Day weekends.  The crowd and atmosphere is always amazing.  It is definitely our favorite venue!!!  Crowd and band are out of the weather.  Love this place!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Sand Springs Campground

    Remote wilderness

    Was a nice campground. Wish I would have picked a better spot. Was tricky backing in. Lots of tress. Was off season so felt like I had the place to myself. Gets some crazy fog but lot of parks and trails close by.

  • Sienna L.
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    The Best Campground

    This campground was amazing! The shower and bathrooms were spotless. Some sites were closer together than others but we didn’t mind since we just had a tent. There were trails to walk pets. The sky was absolutely perfect to view from the campground - you could bring a telescope! I would absolutely come back to stay for a few days!

  • Sienna L.
    Jul. 22, 2025

    Rhododendron Camping Area

    Amazing WV getaway

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds! It is quiet and the sites are spacious. There is a bathhouse located closest to site 5 with trails from other sites to get there. The facilities are always clean- no shower available. The campground is in walking distance to the overlook and most of the trails. Absolutely lovely here!


Guide to Colfax

Camping near Colfax, 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 explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Many campgrounds, like Coopers Rock State Forest, have fantastic trails. One visitor mentioned, "You can’t beat this park for beautiful trails and overlooks."
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Horseshoe Recreation Area, you can enjoy fishing and swimming in the river. A reviewer said, "Great fishing opportunities for catch and release."
  • Playgrounds and Family Activities: Campgrounds like Audra State Park Campground offer playgrounds and trails. One camper noted, "The campground also offers a playground, flush toilets, and hot showers."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Tygart Lake State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms were spotless with tiled floors and walls."
  • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Five River Campground mentioned, "The owners are amazing and so helpful."
  • Beautiful Campsites: Campers love the scenic views. A reviewer at Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground said, "Close to Cheat Lake and restaurants in Morgantown."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Ryerson Station State Park Campground noted, "There is NO Verizon service at the campground."
  • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds are only open during certain months. For example, Audra State Park Campground operates from mid-April to mid-October.
  • Road Access: Some campgrounds have narrow or winding roads. A camper at Sand Springs Campground mentioned, "About 3 miles from the interstate, narrow roads. Big rigs probably hard to back in."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and family-friendly activities. One camper at Audra State Park Campground said, "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"
  • Plan for Water Fun: Bring water shoes for swimming. A reviewer at Horseshoe Recreation Area advised, "You may find it refreshing to swim/wade in the river."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Some campgrounds have limited stores. A visitor at Five River Campground mentioned, "The camp store is well stocked."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tricky for larger RVs. A camper at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Beware Site 25! Very hard to get into!"
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Mylan Park noted, "No fire pits and nothing to break up noise."
  • Use GPS Wisely: Some campgrounds are in remote areas. A camper at Ryerson Station State Park Campground advised, "Make sure you print off directions from the state park website."

Camping near Colfax, West Virginia, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for every camper to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Colfax, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Colfax, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 102 campgrounds and RV parks near Colfax, WV and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Colfax, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Colfax, WV is Tygart Lake State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 20 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Colfax, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Colfax, WV.