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Best Campgrounds near Gerrardstown, WV

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The region surrounding Gerrardstown, West Virginia features several camping options within a 30-minute drive, including established campgrounds and wildlife management areas. Lazy A Campground in nearby Hedgesville offers spacious RV sites with 30-amp service and water hookups, while tent camping areas provide more rustic experiences along creeks and open fields. Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, about 15 miles north, provides primitive camping with lakeside sites for both tents and smaller RVs. Several campgrounds in the area accommodate cabin rentals for those seeking more comfort while exploring the rural landscapes of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

Campground access in this region varies significantly by location, with many sites requiring navigation along rural roads. Several tent and RV sites need advance planning as seasonal availability affects occupancy rates. "Wonderful place to go camping. Camping is $10 a night. Campsites have a fire ring, a lantern hanger, and each area has a basic toilet," noted one visitor about Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area. Road conditions to some primitive sites can be challenging, with reports of potholed dirt roads requiring slower driving for standard vehicles. Many campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with some closing between November and April. Cell service can be limited, particularly at more remote locations like Sleepy Creek, where visitors recommend bringing weather radios for safety.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the region, with lakeside and creek-adjacent sites often mentioned in positive reviews. A camper at Lazy A noted, "Small and quiet campground. Gorgeous location in the fall. River access for fishing or splashing around." The mix of open field camping and wooded sites provides options for sun or shade preferences. Noise levels vary considerably between campgrounds, with highway-adjacent locations like Candy Hill reporting traffic noise issues. Family-friendly amenities appear at several locations, including playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and basketball courts at Lazy A Campground. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound particularly at Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, where the large lake supports fishing, paddling, and limited swimming activities despite underwater stumps and lily pads that can affect water access.

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Best Camping Sites Near Gerrardstown, West Virginia (163)

    1. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-6895

    $40 - $80 / night

    "We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "

    "We were able to walk or ride our bikes to the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and access the C+O Canal Tow Path from there."

    2. Candy Hill Campground

    22 Reviews
    Winchester, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 662-8010

    $38 - $77 / night

    "Unfortunately, it is located right on a major highway. This means there is easy access, but the traffic noise is less than ideal. But the gem of this place is the management and staff!"

    "No restaurant within walking range so have food on hand. There are a few places that will deliver but the food is a 5 out of 10 at best. Hwy 81 is right next door so you will hear road noise."

    3. Lazy A Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gerrardstown, WV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 538-3555

    $30 - $40 / night

    "We choose this campground due to its location near an event we were attending. It was last minute and the owner was amazingly accommodating!"

    "Gorgeous location in the fall. River access for fishing or splashing around. Decent amenities for the price."

    4. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting."

    "Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."

    5. Camp Cacapon

    17 Reviews
    Great Cacapon, WV
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 343-1443

    $45 - $115 / night

    "Beautiful place, tucked in the woods, right next to the river. The RV campsite is spacious, private, shaded, and with full hook-ups."

    "Beautiful surroundings nestled off the beaten path but definitely worth checking out."

    6. Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area

    6 Reviews
    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 822-3551

    $10 / night

    "I’ve lived in Hedgesville all my life and have camped around Sleepy creek lake many time. It’s not till recently that we’ve started overlanding that I’ve realized what a gem we have in our back yard."

    "great place to disconnect. no cell service at all- bring a weather radio. campsites are nice and fairly private, wooded between them, many with access to the lake. lake is clear enough in some spots for"

    7. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

    23 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7117

    $99 - $471 / night

    "There is a food court in the swimming pool and a camp store right next to it. They play movies every night at the outdoor theater near the pool."

    "This campground has tons of nice cabins and tent sites, all in wooded surroundings. There is a small creek to play in and a nice little hiking trail within the campground."

    8. The Cove Campground

    15 Reviews
    High View, WV
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 858-2882

    "Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes."

    "The road is gravel and could use some work, I’d recommend 4x4 drive. We really enjoyed it and will go back. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, water situation and the roads could use some work."

    9. McCoys Ferry Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    13 Reviews
    Big Pool, MD
    18 miles
    Website

    $20 - $40 / night

    "There is no privacy from adjacent campsites, but you are on the Potomac in sites 1 - 7.
    Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light during the week. 40% full on weekends."

    "We stayed at campsite 1 which had nice views of the river and a pretty good distance from neighbors. Closest site to the drop toilet and day use area portapots (very clean!)."

    10. Fort Frederick State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Big Pool, MD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $15 - $17 / night

    "Added some more photos to show proximity to other sites. Great spot for some small hikes and history at the fort. There’s also tons of markers on the trails with history."

    "My spot had a cool path down to the river. There aren’t really facilities other then a porta potty near the sites and there is a code to get into the gate."

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  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Hot showers! But no dump station

    Campsite We stayed at M17 after staying at M26 for a night. 17 wasn’t as level and so we had to scrunch to one side of the site to get level. It was closer to the bath house. Overall cozy. Bath house It’s in need of some repairs but don’t let that scare you- these showers are hot and the shower wands are a really nice convenience after using cold push button showers. Lantern flies! Invasive Spotted Lantern Flies are everywhere. I squished as many as I could but keep an eye out and check your gear before leaving! Dump station This campsite doesn’t have a dump station so we went to the Cunningham falls site to dump after leaving and they let us dump no problem. Road noise Since you’re near the highway, there is constant road noise and it’s even worse on the trails but it’s quiet otherwise. Deducted one star for no dump station.

  • Jack W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    South Fork Shenandoah River

    Great dispersed spot

    Only a few spots around, but beautiful spot right on the river with fire pits. No other amenities but it was exactly what we were looking for

  • Spencer W.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Cedar Creek Trail dispersed campsite

    Cedar Creek Trail Dispersed Campsite

    Went to Stultz gap and was a little unimpressed. Drove about 10 minutes further north on the same road.

    Location is approximate. After the intersection, the road will turn into a trail (marked by a metal gate) and there is a campsite right there.

    Was very peaceful and clean. Had an established fire ring.

  • Spencer W.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Stultz Gap Dispersed Campsite

    Stultz Gap Dispersed Camping

    The spot itself is right next to the road. The map seems to indicate trails connected but they appear very overgrown.

    Appears some may use this with horses as some small amount of waste was left behind.

    We ended up driving about 10-15 minutes further north along the same road and found a nicer spot with an established fire ring.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Great non-electric site, no dumstation

    This site is at the very top of the loop so it has a great cozy vibe and is spaced well away from other sites. The only downside is that the bathhouse is a walk downhill and then a walk back uphill. Surprised there’s no place for someone to park next to the bathhouse - only trails to it- so if you have accessibility needs, consider choosing a site that’s lower in the loop. The site is level and was raked by the hosts before we got there. Really clean and quiet except for some road noise. Showers are SO nice compared to other campsite. Hot water is hot, no push buttons, and there is a shower wand in both stalls. No dump station though!! Dump before you get here. Also if you work remote and depend on service, it’s spotty. Very wooded so Starlink can’t help much. OH- Don’t bother visiting the winery down the road. Ew. Just don’t.

  • Brian B.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    The Retreat at Shenandoah Meadows

    Great place, zero oversight…

    First, let me say that the viewers at this campground are incredible. We stayed there this September and my family had a fantastic time in their cabins. When we got there, we found our cabin and these had codes to be able to enter. All was fine till we started looking at bathrooms.

    None of the bathroom facilities are labeled, male or female, but it was just our family there so it wasn’t a really big deal. Later on in the weekend, another group showed up, and then we felt as though we needed to try and find or figure out another way to ensure that the girls were safe.

    Every building in the campground is open you can walk literally anywhere you would like. Nobody is there to enforce anything. We had such a good time, that I still give it four stars. We had such good views that I would still give it four stars. But I would be aware of what you’re going to.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA

    Dense and chaotic, but great breakfast

    We got here late on a Friday and boy was it packed. It was a pretty tight fit and at a perpendicular. Not sure why campsites do that. We didn’t use the bathroom or showers because it was so late and honestly because they only had one bathroom location for all those people and it was on the opposite side of the campsite. They have SO many activities going on for kids and families including crafts and a magic show. They also had a diner and general store. Didn’t go into the store but did get breakfast from the diner and the breakfast was honestly delicious. It was about a 20 min wait at 8:15 but the quality of the food totally makes up for that. I recommend the sausage gravy and biscuits. Overall, great spot if you’ve got kids. Pretty packed if you’re just traveling or looking for some outdoor time.

  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Good place to stay for a night

    This is a good place to stay in an area along Hwy 50 where there aren’t many other options. The host was friendly and helpful. The campground is clean and safe. The bathrooms are fine with a good shower and hot water. There is a swimming pool although it was closed for the season when I was here.

  • E
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Camp Cacapon

    Great camping in a perfect spot

    We stayed at this campground Sep 26-28 and had a fantastic time. The campsite is in a perfect spot on the Cacapon river, and the facilities are excellent. Nice campsites, clean bathrooms and a charming little pavilion that you can rent and hang out with your group.

    Highly recommend

Guide to Gerrardstown

Camping near Gerrardstown, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA stated, "Sites, amenities, and bathrooms/showers were all clean and well kept."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. At Camp Cacapon, one camper said, "The owner is amazing and goes out of his way to help his campers."
  • Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A review for Gooney Creek Campground said, "A beautiful mountain stream flows around the campground on one side and mountains with high steep cliffs on the other."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders mentioned, "The train runs right behind you. All through the night."
  • Site sizes: Campground sites can vary in size. One camper at Candy Hill Campground noted, "Very small camp sites, we were just a few feet from the campsite next to us."
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A review for Green Ridge State Forest mentioned, "Only basic amenities, but dump station."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly activities. One family at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Hagerstown MD said, "Lots to do for kids of all ages, gaga pit tournaments at night, movies, hay rides."
  • Space between sites: Choose campgrounds that offer more space between sites for privacy. A camper at Greenbrier State Park Campground appreciated, "There was nice space between us and the next sites."
  • Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a store. A visitor at Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA mentioned, "Nice food amenities."

Tips from RVers:

Camping near Gerrardstown, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground, and you’ll have a great time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Gerrardstown, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Gerrardstown, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 163 campgrounds and RV parks near Gerrardstown, WV and 15 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Gerrardstown, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gerrardstown, WV is Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA with a 3.7-star rating from 39 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Gerrardstown, WV.

What parks are near Gerrardstown, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Gerrardstown, WV that allow camping, notably Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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