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NO PETS!
Learned a hard lesson. Should have called the campground to confirm pets. They have a large population of ducks. I’m assuming that’s why they don’t accept any pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Duck, WV
Flatwoods KOA's pet-friendly campground includes a dedicated dog park area where campers with pets can exercise their furry companions. Most sites at this West Virginia campground offer full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections, along with fire rings and picnic tables at each spot. Camp Creek State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its grounds with varied accommodation options including electric sites, water and electric sites, and full hookup sites positioned along a scenic creek. The well-maintained grounds provide ample space for dogs, though leashed pets must be supervised at all times. Sites at Elk River Camp and RV Park accommodate dogs with spacious layouts and convenient river access, making it ideal for pets who enjoy swimming. Pet owners should note that while most campgrounds near Duck permit multiple pets, responsible waste disposal and leash control are strictly enforced. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Duck, West Virginia.
Coon Creek Cove's pet-friendly camping experience includes working farm elements where dogs can enjoy rural surroundings on various terrain types. The unpaved mountain access road requires careful navigation when traveling with pets. Dogs at Eagle's Nest Campground benefit from a large walking area adjacent to the RV section, providing ample exercise space during longer stays. When camping with pets near Duck, weather considerations become important as temperatures can fluctuate dramatically in this mountainous region. Campgrounds near Gauley River and Summersville Lake offer water recreation possibilities for water-loving dogs, with several spots featuring direct river or lake access. Visitors note that the spacious sites at most Duck-area campgrounds provide adequate separation between campers, reducing potential pet conflicts. Many campground hosts in the region are described as particularly accommodating to campers traveling with dogs, often providing local recommendations for pet-friendly hiking trails and outdoor activities.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Duck, West Virginia (57)
1. Flatwoods KOA
17 ReviewsSutton Lake, WV17 milesWebsite+1 (304) 765-5055$55 / night
"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."
"Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia."
3. Camp Creek State Park Campground
6 ReviewsSutton Lake, WV16 milesWebsite+1 (304) 425-9481"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
1 ReviewSutton Lake, WV9 milesWebsite+1 (304) 853-0002$20 - $35 / night
"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. "
5. Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins
19 ReviewsSummersville Lake, WV24 milesWebsite"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. Cedar Creek State Park Campground
6 ReviewsCedarville, WV21 milesWebsite+1 (304) 462-7158"Good access to hiking trails. Will definitely return"
"Hiking trails nearby. Nice fishing ponds, but you have to drive to them."
7. Gerald Freeman Campground
6 ReviewsNapier, WV22 milesWebsite+1 (304) 765-7756$28 - $46 / night
"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."
"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."
8. Gauley Tailwaters Campground — Gauley River National Recreation Area
10 ReviewsSummersville Lake, WV25 milesWebsite+1 (304) 465-0508"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!"
9. Bulltown Camp — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
7 ReviewsNapier, WV25 milesWebsite+1 (304) 452-8006$34 - $46 / night
"contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73106) Bulltown campground, is adjacent to the Bulltown Historic Site of Civil War significance. Civil War buffs and historians alike will thrive at this location!"
"Bulltown Campground offers a couple hundred spaces, multiple playgrounds, and clean restrooms on the edge of Burnsville Lake, managed by the U-S Army Corps of Engineers."
10. Bulltown Campground — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
6 ReviewsBurnsville Lake, WV25 milesWebsite+1 (304) 452-8006"Much easier than driving around to find an open spot. We stayed at the waters edge this time. It was nice and quiet, close to the bath house, water fountain and playground."
"good shady sites. good area for kids to ride bikes. some sites were tight fit for our tent but we still enjoyed it. took our kayaks we stayed right next to lake. good clean bathroom and campground. hosts"
Recent Dog-Friendly Camping Photos near Duck, WV
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Bulltown Camp — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
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Summersville Lake Retreat & Lighthouse
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Duck, WV
438 Reviews of 57 Duck Campgrounds
LindaTravelerFlatwoods KOA
Clean and quiet
This campground was perfect. It’s up on a hill and the sites are spaced out pretty well. 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. I loved that it was near the main highway but up on a hill so you didn’t hear the traffic. The pool is part of the hotel property and the campground is allowed to use it anytime it’s open. There is a grocery store and a Walmart within a mile. There is also a small dog park on site. Sutton lake was about ten minutes away. I definitely recommend this campground.
Amber A.
RangerSummersville Lake Shelters
No camping here...
This lake is lovely but there is no where to camp. Lots of big pavilions to rent. See nearby Battle Run Campground. https://thedyrt.com/west-virginia-camping/west-virginia-battle-run
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LegendWilliams River Sites
Amazing Cheap Camping by the River in West Virginia
The coordinates for this are site #19.
We explored the Williams River Campsites nestled in the heart of Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia! There are 30 peaceful,**first-come, first-serve rustic campsites scattered along across 19 miles on Williams River Road(Forest Roads 86& 216), many right beside the scenic Williams River— a favorite spot for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. These campsites offer basic amenities like picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts, but no hookups or potable water, so come prepared for a true back-to-nature experience. There are pit toilets between some sites. The area sits near the Cranberry Wilderness off the Highland Scenic Highway, providing outdoor adventure opportunities like river swimming, mountain biking, and trail exploration. Perfect for anglers, hikers, and anyone looking to unplug in wild West Virginia!
Check out all 30 sites in our video, GPS locations for all sites are in the video description.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz0xR0B2UYQ
- Jonda M.Traveler
Babcock State Park Campground
Babcock
Nice campground. The park is spectacular. The most photographed place in west Virginia is the grist mill. Awesome trails all around.
Dave V.LegendBabcock State Park Campground
Drop Dead Gorgeous!
Babcock State Park, located in the thriving megapolis of Clifton, West Virginia is postcard perfect! https://wvstateparks.com/park/babcock-state-park/
The road in off the highway isn't too long, but it seemed long, winding, and up and down...especially as night fell. Driving backcountry roads in West Virginia, at night, is not my idea of fun, as I had several near misses with Bambi and her roving gang of miscreants...having no regard for traffic laws...and one knock down, drag out with minimal vehicle damage.
One of the beauties of West Virginia...it is a sparsely populated state with open, unchoked roads that lead to some of the most amazing sights. You must be willing to explore, but you will be richly rewarded.
In the dark, I did pass the campground signs without seeing them and turned into the State Park entrance...wound around past rental cabins to the park office, so I had to backtrack to the campground, which is located in a different area altogether. Driven during daylight hours, the signs are very apparent...so I'm blaming it on the deer.
We arrived midweek, the first of May, so we did not reserve a site. The campground has 52 sites, so I thought we would have a good shot as a walk-in. No worries...we shared the campground with two other campers. Our campsite (site 32) was on the inner loop of the main campground loop at sits around 2450 ft elevation. The temperature got down to 30 degrees and frost covered everything. Twenty eight sites have electric hook-ups ($28) and twenty four do not ($25). The inner loop has some mature trees but is wide open and close cut grass...every camper has a view of the other. Even the outside sites on the main loop are visible. The smaller loop to the right as you enter and a few sites to the left sit in slightly more wooded sites...but there is no foliage separating sites. There is also sites on the opposite side of the roadway when you enter the campground, but seem more like overflow sites...and a fair distance to trek for the showerhouse/restroom/laundry which is situated on the bottom of the main loop.
There is plenty of gravel parking pad for large RV/Campers at all the sites and are angled for trailer back-in. Tent pads are not define and grassy (or a muddy mix depending on weather and usage). Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.
The showerhouse/restroom is located at the front of the loop and was spotless and maintained at the time of our stay...but not climate controlled...as in, not heated. The ladies that keep the park facilities clean worked tirelessly. A very nice activity area for kids sat along the inner portion o the main loop.
The main entrance to the park offers several cabin rental, from economy to 4 bedroom, the park office/visitor's center/gift shop sit along the river. The park office staff were very helpful, friendly and wear many hats...like most state parks.
This building and surrounding stone structures, retaining walls, and staircases were built by the CCC and are magnificent and in great shape. The beautiful gift shop was once a former park restaurant of a bygone era.
Ranger Cochrane was a wealth of information about the park, it's history and neighboring parks. He graciously spent time answering my barrage of questions. Ranger Cochrane was yet another tribute to the fine personnel that WV parks have in place.
The park office is also the best location for postcard perfect pictures of the raging whitewater and gristmill. While not the original gristmill from this location, three remaining gristmills from around the state were dismantled and rebuilt into one at the present location over 30 years ago. The gristmill was very photogenic in the early Spring, but I can only imagine the splendor when the fall leaves change color.
Whitewater kayakers were readying to put in on the rain swollen and boulder strewn river that feeds into the New River below.
Boley Lake, a short drive up the mountain is picturesque and well-stoked with fish. You can paddle the 19 acre lake with personal paddle craft or rent paddleboats, canoes or rowboats from the Boley Lake Marina. Fishing is permitted, but you must have proper licensing...which can be purchased online.
Trails are everywhere and of every terrain and level of difficulty...over 20 miles of trails total. Babcock State Park is 4,127 acres, so there is plenty to see and do. Bicycling can be done on all park paved and gravel roads (no off-road trails), as well as along the Narrow Gauge Trail. And of course, being not too far from The New River and Gauley River...whitewater rafting is close.
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Cranberry River Sites NF Campground
Another amazing place to camp in West Virginia
Cranberry River dispersed camping along Forest Road 76 offers quiet, scenic, riverside primitive campsites with excellent fishing and easy access to the surrounding wilderness. We stayed a couple of nights at Site 8 and had great river access with only a small amount of road traffic. There were campers at about five other sites during our stay, but it still felt peaceful and spread out. With inexpensive sites spaced along roughly five miles of road, this is a great area to camp. Roads like this in West Virginia are home to some of my favorite campsites, and we will definitely be back.
Check out all the sites with GPS locations in our video.
https://youtu.be/q6G3fhvmfoY
bobbi L.
GuideCamp Holly
The Most Beautiful Mountain Camp
Camp Holly is a beautiful campground in the mountains of West Virginia.. Off grid but they do offer Wifi.
You can choose between hammock, tent, cabin or RV camping, I would recommend tenting it down by the beautiful rivers. The owners are super sweet and more than accommodating.
This campground has a shop where you can buy necessities you may have forgotten, ice, snacks and fishing gear are also available. The bathrooms are the cleanest and well kept camp bath houses I have ever seen.
The location is near quite a few waterfalls and about an hour away from the National Forest.. some small towns are nearby as well and worth the visit. Definitely give it a shot! We can't wait to go back!
We did have some GPS issues on Google Maps, so I would recommend a Garmin or calling for directions before getting lost like we did. It wasn't actually hard to find, but GPS messed with us..
Sam R.
ScoutBattle Run
A campground you must visit
If your into hiking, rock climbing, fishing, swimming, kayaking, white water rafting, paddle boarding or just hanging out outdoors battle run is for you. 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.
Guide to Duck
Camping opportunities near Duck, West Virginia concentrate along river corridors and mountain terrain at elevations between 800-1,500 feet. The region experiences dramatic seasonal changes with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds remain open April through October, with limited winter accessibility due to unpaved access roads that can become difficult after rainfall.
What to do
Fishing access points: Camp Creek State Park Campground offers multiple creek-side fishing locations within walking distance of most sites. "There are two very nice waterfalls. The first waterfall is on a road right by the modern campground so of course we had to visit," notes Cynthia K.
Civil War history exploration: Visit Bulltown Camp which sits adjacent to a significant historic battlefield. "Civil War buffs and historians alike will thrive at this location! Research dates/times for Civil War battle re-enactments. Also check days/times when the historic buildings will be open and tourable," writes Dave V.
Water recreation: Summersville Lake provides swimming and boating options for water-loving campers. "You can walk down to the gauley river. You may see many white water rafters here for this reason," explains Jeremy C. at Gauley Tailwaters Campground.
What campers like
Spacious, level sites: Flatwoods KOA receives consistent praise for its well-maintained spaces. "Spacious set up. Very clean and nice rv sites. Each site has a firelight and picnic table," shares Todd S.
Clean facilities: Cedar Creek State Park maintains exceptional cleanliness standards throughout its grounds. "Bath houses are cleaned several times per day. Just an all-around great place to camp," confirms Doyle B.
Natural sounds: Gauley Tailwaters Campground offers the constant background noise of flowing water. "This was the best camping experience. waking up to the sound of the river and then paired with the most gorgeous view," says Shannon S.
Lake access: Many campsites provide direct water access for easy recreation. "Most sites are pull through with full hook ups. The way in which they laid out the loops, most outside loop sites sit on the water... most having their own boat mooring post," explains Dave V. about Bulltown Camp.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between camping areas. "This place provides an amazing view of the gauley river just below the dam! No service of any kind up here! We have a powerful WeBoost on our RV and STILL no bars," reports Brian P. at Gerald Freeman Campground.
Varied hook-up options: Camp Creek State Park Campground offers multiple site types. "9 electric sites. 9 full hookup. 8 water & electric. I liked the sites that were by a creek- 8/9/10/13/14/15/16/18. 12 is a pull thru," details Cynthia K.
Access roads: Some campgrounds require careful navigation, particularly after rainfall. "If you are coming from route 19 north about 10 miles from interstate 79 past the Stonewall Resort there is a huge dip in the road. I missed part of the huge dip that swallowed my camper and left it bouncing around the road," warns Jim L. about the route to Bulltown Camp.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from April through October. "Cedar Creek State Park Campground season runs Apr 15 - Oct 15," which aligns with most area campgrounds' operating schedules.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins offers multiple play areas throughout its grounds. "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," shares Katie J.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature designated swimming areas for children. "The lake swimming was fun. They had a mini golf course, a small pool, a jumping pad, and an ice cream shop in the general store," adds Katie J.
Wildlife viewing: Deer sightings are common at many area campgrounds. "Lots of deer, we even saw a mother with 2 fawn! Very quiet at night," reports Katie J. about Mountain Lake Campground.
Pet-friendly considerations: Most campgrounds welcome pets but have specific requirements. "We were pleasantly surprised it was quite empty. We even were able to change our site. Our 3 dogs and us had an entire row to ourself," shares Samantha L. about Flatwoods KOA.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Elk River Camp and RV Park offers mixed reviews on site conditions. "Mix of wonderful water and electric sites with ok full hookups. Beautiful river spots. The owner was wonderful," notes John R.
Check-in locations: Some campgrounds have unique registration procedures. "Remember to check in at Days Inn. Our stay was for one night on a travel day to another location. Campground is clean and well-maintained. My wife read a review that mentioned check-in is in the Days Inn. Signage is small and if we didn't know we needed to check-in at the hotel we would have missed it," advises Nick W. about Flatwoods KOA.
RV size limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "We arrived during heavy rains & muddy site conditions. Narrow gravel road to get to the newly developed portion of campground. One lane road in & out, 42' 5th wheel drug bumper to/from campground," reports Beth R. about Elk River Camp and RV Park.
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