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    SUMMARY PRESENTED BYT-Mobile

    Campgrounds near Duck, West Virginia provide a variety of developed options along the Elk River and surrounding areas. The region includes established facilities like Elk River Camp and RV Park, Flatwoods KOA, and Coon Creek Cove, offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Mixed-use campgrounds are common, with most locations supporting both primitive tent camping and RV sites with electrical connections. Several campgrounds in the area feature riverfront locations, making them popular for fishing and water activities, while others are situated in more wooded settings that showcase the mountainous terrain of central West Virginia.

    Access to camping facilities varies seasonally, with many campgrounds like Cedar Creek State Park and Mountain Lake Campground operating only from April through October. The terrain throughout the region presents some navigation challenges, particularly for larger RVs on unpaved mountain roads. Cell service can be inconsistent in more remote locations, and visitors should be prepared for potential weather changes typical of the Appalachian region. Most developed campgrounds offer water and electric hookups, though amenities like showers and dump stations aren't universally available. "When driving to the property, the road transitions to an unpaved mountain side adventure! Pay attention! And enjoy the ride," noted one visitor about accessing Coon Creek Cove.

    Waterfront camping receives consistently positive feedback, especially sites along the Elk River. Campgrounds in the area generally maintain good spacing between sites, providing a balance of privacy and community. Many developed campgrounds feature fire rings, picnic tables, and basic amenities, while still preserving the natural setting that draws visitors to West Virginia. Noise levels remain relatively low at most locations, with several reviewers noting the peaceful atmosphere despite proximity to highways in some cases. Campers frequently mention the scenic views and access to hiking trails as highlights of their stays. A visitor to Camp Creek State Park commented, "Lots of elevation to summit and water to cool you off after exploring," highlighting the combination of mountain terrain and water access that characterizes many camping experiences in the region.

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    Best Campgrounds near Duck (93)

      1. Flatwoods KOA

      3.8(17)17mi from DuckRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $55 / night

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      2. Elk River Camp and RV Park

      4.0(4)11mi from DuckRVs, Tents

      from $20 - $35 / night

      3. Camp Creek State Park Campground

      4.9(7)16mi from DuckRVs, Tents

      "Camp Creek State Park West Virginia. This was a drive through, we didn't camp here. This State Park is only 2 miles from I- 77! Exit 20. 

      This is a hiking park & also has horse trails.

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      "There’s no real entrance to the water to swim. We literally had to slide down like a water slide haha."

      4. Coon Creek Cove, Mountain Hideaway

      5.0(1)9mi from Duck2 sitesRVs, Tents

      "When driving to the property, the road transitions to an unpaved mountain side adventure!  Pay attention!  And enjoy the ride.  Coon Creek Cove is inviting in every way possible. "

      from $20 - $35 / night

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      5. Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

      4.3(19)24mi from DuckRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We took site 269 for the proximity to one of the little playgrounds and easy walk to bathrooms. We had a great time and it was easy to let our 3 year old play while we setup."

      "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"

      6. Battle Run

      4.4(17)25mi from Duck117 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $24 - $40 / night

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      7. Elk River Hotel and Cafe

      4.0(1)14mi from Duck4 sitesCabins

      "As part of the Elk River Hotel and Café, there are four glamping tents located on the Elk River."

      8. Cedar Creek State Park Campground

      4.3(6)21mi from DuckRVs, Tents

      "Good access to hiking trails. Will definitely return"

      "Hiking trails nearby. Nice fishing ponds, but you have to drive to them."

      9. Gerald Freeman Campground

      4.3(6)22mi from Duck156 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Walking distance to the marina where there is a nice general store. Super friendly . Boat rentals available . Nice getaway in a beautiful part of the country."

      "There are a few places you can move around to and maybe get 1 bar, but they are hard to find. Starlink works great though, and once established you can use WiFi calling for your phone."

      from $28 - $46 / night

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      10. Gauley Tailwaters Campground — Gauley River National Recreation Area

      4.3(10)25mi from DuckRVs, Tents

      "there are bathrooms and tap water, but no electrical or showers. you park right next to your tent. you can walk down to the gauley river. you may see many white water rafters here for this reason."

      "You can hike trails to the river, even to a beautiful swimming spot just below the dam and camping sites!"

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    Recent Reviews near Duck, WV

    458 Reviews of 93 Duck Campgrounds


    • David B.
      Jul. 23, 2026

      Holly River State Park Campground

      Don’t take the short trip in

      Don’t follow the shortest trip using GPS it’ll take you on an old goat path to get here. But back to the campground it’s a really good location. Very very rural out in the middle of nowhere campsites are spaced. Adequately with plenty of shade several small playgrounds in each loop for the kids very quiet family oriented place. This place is so far out in the middle of nowhere they have to pipe the sunshine in.

    • C
      Jul. 23, 2026

      Babcock State Park Campground

      Quiet, out of the way

      We stayed here for 3 nights, occupying site 32. Although is was close to the bath house, I would not recommend this specific site, as it is not very level.(But, there are plenty of other nice sites around the park.) When you arrive, you check in at the small building along Clifftop Rd. They have ice($3/bag) and firewood(skip it...find another place to buy wood as the park's is too green to burn).

      The campground is a maze of fairly unmarked roads winding lazily through the trees.(Seriously, put up a sign or two for direction.) The bath house is dated, but relatively clean. Showers take a minute or two to heat up and lack serious pressure, but they work. Sites are generally spaced far enough apart and noise is kept to a minimum. The weekend we were there had a lot of kids riding bikes, playing in the playground and doing kid stuff. Good to see.

      The park is out of the way, but only a short drive to the New River Gorge and park system. Cell service was 5G for both Verizon and T-Mobile. The park has wi-fi, but we never needed it.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2026

      Battle Run

      Nice park

      This is a core engineer built Park sites are fairly level. Bath houses are old but clean. Electric only at sites. There’s water and a dump station at the entrance of the park. Which makes a little difficult if you here more than a few days and need water, you have to store everything in your motorhome pull in the electric cord, drive out and fill up with water and then come back and get leveled again.

    • EThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 20, 2026

      Camp Creek State Park Campground

      Nice and quiet campground

      We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Camp Creek State Park Campground. We had an electric only site along the creek, but they have sites with electric and water and sites with full hookup. It was level and we liked hearing the small creek flowing. We found several good places to hike with access in the campground and two nice waterfalls. The campground was not accessible the Camp Creek Road turnoff from I-77 because the exit was closed coming from the south for roadwork. Therefore, we had to get off near Princeton and the road was quite curvy and slow going for about 15 miles. Going back south was no problem getting on I-77. Hopefully the road work will be completed soon. We enjoyed enough that we would go back again, especially as a stop over on a longer trip.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 13, 2026

      Battle Run

      Clearest Water I’ve Ever Seen In a Lake!

      My family and I had an absolute blast at Battle Run! The campsite offered an incredible view of the lake, and if boating is your passion, you can even secure your boat right at your campsite! Although the weather was a bit rainy, the temperature remained comfortably in the 70s. We’re already planning our return next summer.

    • Daniel P.
      Jul. 4, 2026

      Tawney Farm

      Aggressive Owners

      My fiance booked our stay at Tawney Farms back in May for the two of us plus her parents. When her parents arrived to the camp they were already checked in when we first arrived. My my inlaws proceeded to our camp site. Once they got to the site theywere greeted by the male owner speeding up the trail in his truck almost hitting his own wife and began yelling at my inlaws stating theybhad no business being on their property and to get off. My inlaws tried explaining to them that they were with us and they we had paid for them. The male owner continued yelling at them aggressively and swearing at them to the point both of my inlaws were concerned that owner was going to do something physical. My inlaws ultimately left and called us and told us what happened. We dropped what we were doing and drove back to the property in hopes to resolve the confusion. My fiance and I showed them the reservation recipt showing that they were paid for. They maintained that they are being kicked out stating that they did not stop at the shack that no one was at. They were already checked in so there was no reason to need that. in fact it wasnt necessary last year then stated that they were drunk which they were not. They had just finished a 4 hour drive from PA after working their shift. They would not listed to reason. They then went into a shack to look at their paperwork and realized once again that theybare wrong and rather than a simple appology they maintained kicking them out and stated they were going to "let us go". At this point its about 10pm and we had to pack up our campsite and find an alternative short notice on july 3rd... $500 later for a hotel room we got lucky. They almost cost us our vacation because of their inability to reason or even listen.

    • T
      Jul. 4, 2026

      Tawney Farm

      Hostile owners do NOT stay here!!

      We scheduled our stay two months in advance for our Fourth of July weekend. My fiance and myself were scheduled one night earlier than my parents were supposed to arrive. We paid for everyone in our party and checked everyone in. We had been coming up to place to camp for five summers now, but this most recent experience was more than enough for us to NEVER come back. My fiancé and I were out off the campground to get ice when my mother called me to tell my the owners of the farm CHASED them out the campground, the husband almost running over his wife, insisting they were not welcome and had no business being at the farm when I prepaid everyone’s stay. My parents were terrified this man was going to pull a gun on them. The owners belittled my parents after they drove four hours from PA to spend time with us, screaming over them that they were drunk, speeding, and that my parents didn’t “stop” at the vacant building that they are supposed to be at to greet people. The owners would not even bother to check to verify my parents stay. When we got back to the site to try to reconcile the situation they still would not allow my parents to stay even after seeing that we did pay for my family to be there and were even hesitant to let us stay when we did NOTHING wrong. We had to pay an extra $500 to book a last minute stay at a hotel in Summersville when I already paid near $300 to stay at Tawny Farm. My fiance and I had to pack up our entire campsite in the dark because they would not let us stay over my parents being confused about where they were at. I still have not received any emails regarding a refund for the unwarranted behavior towards my parents. I would not bring your loved ones onto this property. The owners are unstable, unsafe, and unwilling to care about their customers.


    Guide to Duck

    Camping options near Duck, West Virginia span from riverfront sites along the Elk River to mountain settings with elevations between 1,000-2,500 feet. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter bringing potential snow and freezing conditions. Most established campgrounds in the area operate only from April through October, with limited winter availability.

    What to do

    Kayaking the Elk River: At Elk River Camp and RV Park, visitors can access the river directly for water activities. "Super friendly camp host. He met us and drove us to the camp park because it was so dark. Spacious sites, and he is making amazing improvements to the park. Beautiful river setting," notes Gary F.

    Hiking mountain trails: The region offers numerous hiking options with varied terrain. At Camp Creek State Park, trails provide both exercise and natural beauty. One visitor mentioned, "Lots of elevation to summit and water to cool you off after exploring," highlighting the combination of terrain challenges and water features.

    Lake swimming: Summersville Lake provides clear water for swimming during summer months. "Our camp site was right next to one of the playgrounds and that was definitely a plus! The lake swimming was fun (something I am not used to since I am from Florida)," shares Katie J. from Mountain Lake Campground.

    Visiting historical sites: Nearby attractions include the Flatwoods Monster Chair Trail and Civil War sites. "Go see the Flatwoods monster and the Dam. Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia," recommends Ashley H. who stayed at Flatwoods KOA while exploring the area.

    What campers like

    Waterfront access: Many campers appreciate direct water access at Battle Run on Summersville Lake. "We were able to get two sites along the Lake, it was peaceful and had a beautiful view. The bathrooms were clean, the only issue we had were the geese that liked to come up and use the campsites for their own," notes Natalie B.

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region generally maintain good bathroom facilities. At Cedar Creek State Park, a camper reported, "Amazing place to camp. Super friendly DNR staff. Bath houses are cleaned several times per day. Just an all-around great place to camp."

    Spacious campsites: Sites typically offer enough room for comfort. "Spacious set up. Very clean and nice rv sites. Each site has a firelight and picnic table. Nice manager and friendly staff," mentions Todd S. about his stay at Flatwoods KOA.

    Camp store conveniences: Several campgrounds feature on-site stores for essentials. At Mountain Lake Campground, a visitor notes, "Cute little store with ice cream, firewood, ice, knick knacks, and a few grocery items. Weekend activities for the kids, putt putt, a pool, several swingset/play areas."

    What you should know

    Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty or non-existent connectivity. At Gerald Freeman Campground, one camper observed, "Gerald Freeman Campground is a GREAT place to get away if you are looking to disconnect. There is NO SERVICE of any kind up here! We have a powerful WeBoost on our RV and STILL no bars."

    Water quality concerns: Some locations have water issues requiring filtration. "Make sure you run the water lines to clear them out before hooking up. The water quality is very poor," cautions a visitor to Gerald Freeman Campground.

    Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during summer months. "This is our favorite campground! Very hard to get sites. Must be booked 6 months in advance," advises a Battle Run visitor.

    Weather preparedness: The region experiences rapid weather changes. "When we were there, it was quite empty. Checking was a breeze. We even were able to change our site. Our 3 dogs and us had an entire row to ourself," reports Samantha L. about visiting Flatwoods KOA during a less busy period.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground proximity: When camping with children, choose sites near play areas. At Mountain Lake Campground, a parent shared, "Our first time camping with our four year old little boy! We only stayed two nights, but we had a great time. 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."

    Swimming options: Look for campgrounds with beach access or pools for children. "The kids loves the pool. It was nice to during the hottest week of the year so far!" mentions Rebecca F. about Flatwoods KOA's pool facilities.

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer chances to observe local wildlife. "Lots of deer, we even saw a mother with 2 fawn!" reports a visitor to Mountain Lake Campground.

    Safety considerations: Some natural features require caution with children. "CAMPERS BEWARE...if you visit Campbell falls, BEWARE it is extremely slippery. The brown algae makes it very slick and no shoe will handle it," warns Rachel L. at Camp Creek State Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site levelness: RVers should check reviews for information about site grading. At Coon Creek Cove, access requires preparation: "When driving to the property, the road transitions to an unpaved mountain side adventure! Pay attention! And enjoy the ride."

    Hookup availability: Full hookup sites are limited in the region. "Mix 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," reports John R. about Elk River Camp and RV Park.

    Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult access roads for larger RVs. "Narrow gravel road to get to the newly developed portion of campground. We arrived during heavy rains & muddy site conditions," notes Beth R. about Elk River Camp and RV Park, adding, "42' 5th wheel drug bumper to/from campground."

    Power considerations: Electrical service can be inconsistent. "Our 50 amp ran A.C. units fan but didn't cool all day," mentions one RVer about power limitations at Mountain Lake Campground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Duck, WV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Duck, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 93 campgrounds and RV parks near Duck, WV and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

    Which is the most popular campground near Duck, WV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Duck, WV is Flatwoods KOA with a 3.8-star rating from 17 reviews.

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Duck, WV.

    What parks are near Duck, WV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 parks near Duck, WV that allow camping, notably Sutton Lake and Burnsville Lake.