Best Tent Camping near Duck, WV

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Best Tent Sites Near Duck, WV (7)

    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Chestnut Creek Campground
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    1. Chestnut Creek Campground

    19 Reviews
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    243 Saves
    Lansing, West Virginia

    The closest campground to the New River Gorge Bridge. Chestnut Creek Campground offers quiet primitive camping in the woods. We are a mere half a mile (0.5mi) from the New River Gorge Bridge! That's walking distance folks. Our hygienic facility has hot showers, lavatory stalls, hand washing sinks, and a wash basin located outside for dish washing and filling up water jugs. Firewood and Ice are available on site as well. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire pit. A general store and burrito bar are located literally around the corner; Both are within walking distance. Hiking and Climbing trail-heads (Fern Buttress, Endless Wall, Beauty Mountain; to name a few) are just down the way and access to the river is a stone's throw away (our drive is just across from Fayette Station Rd). If you're wanting to venture further to more local restaurants/shops; we are only a 5 minute drive from downtown Fayetteville. We are a pet friendly establishment for those with dogs who love to travel as much as you do. We keep quiet hours from 11pm-7am (starts @ midnight on weekends). Mainly we accommodate rustic tent camping, however; some sites are able to accommodate pop-up campers and trailers up to 20ft (we do not have hookups/electric). Call today to reserve a site for your upcoming adventure at the New River Gorge.

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    $10 - $11 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club
    Camper-submitted photo from New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club
    Camper-submitted photo from New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club
    Camper-submitted photo from New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club
    Camper-submitted photo from New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club
    Camper-submitted photo from New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club

    2. New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club

    9 Reviews
    22 Photos
    70 Saves
    Lansing, West Virginia

    The American Alpine Club (AAC) campground at the New River Gorge resides in Fayetteville, WV, on a 40-acre parcel adjacent to the National Park and within walking distance of popular crags at the New River Gorge. There are 40 private sites and ten communal sites. No RVs, no trailers, and no vehicles over 20' are permitted. There are two large communal fire pits, a bathhouse with coin-operated showers ($1 for minutes), and a pavilion. We're working on a wifi solution, but it comes and goes.

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    $8 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
    Camper-submitted photo from Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    3. Brooklyn Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    72 Saves
    Thurmond, West Virginia

    This tent only campground is located on the banks of the New River near the Cunard River Access point and Southside Trailhead. It offers 4 walk-in tents sites and 1 tent-only drive-in site. There are no drive-in sites for RVs or campers at this location. RV, camper, or car camping is prohibited.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      4. New Town

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      Sutton Lake, West Virginia

      This recreation area is part of Sakakawea Lake

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      5. Plum Orchard Lake WMA

      4 Reviews
      41 Photos
      27 Saves
      Scarbro, West Virginia
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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      • Picnic Table

      $10 / night

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          7. New & Gauley River Adventures Camping

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          8 Saves
          Thurmond, West Virginia

          Want to get even more out of the time you spend partaking in outdoor West Virginia fun with the New & Gauley Adventures team? Stay with us! We have both cabins and a campground available to accommodate you.

          If you love to rough it, we offer you your choice of campsite — in “the field” next to the shower house or in a site a short walk away down our wooded trails. Our campground is conveniently located on our base camp, and our newly built shower house has hot water, bathrooms and electricity. And just in case you don’t want to rough it too much (or campfire cooking isn’t your thing), right next to the shower house is our own Undercut Pub and our great room.

          For those who wish to stay close to the action but want a little more luxury — or a lot more — our Cabins are available for rent. There are affordable mini cabins available on our base camp that are close to everything; these rustic cabins have no electricity, come with a queen-sized bunk with mattress and require you to bring your own sleeping bag.

          Enjoy a night of camping!. Our camping facilities are complete with a newly built shower house and bath rooms with hot water and electricity. Our camp ground is located right on our base camp, and you are allowed to choose where you camp! Wonderful adventure hikes and a cliff overlooking the Gorge are just a few miles’ walk!

          How do you like the freedom of choosing your own campsite? We have 2 areas for camping with your choice of campsite! You have the option of camping in “the field” next to the shower house facilities or you can camp down our trail of wooded sites, just a short walk from the shower house as well.

          Electricity and water is provided in the shower house.

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          $12 - $160 / night


        Recent Tent Reviews in Duck

        376 Reviews of 7 Duck Campgrounds


        • Bob M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Camp Creek State Park Campground
          Nov. 19, 2024

          Camp Creek State Park Campground

          Peaceful, scenic

          We stayed 3 nights here, enjoyed it very much even though the power was out due to Hurricane Helene's wrath. Two nice waterfalls to walk or bike to, the campsites are spread out fairly well, and it's quiet. Pinnacle Rock SP & Pipestem SP not too far away. Just a good place to kick back & relax.

        • Benjy B.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from The Outpost at New River Gourge
          Nov. 14, 2024

          The Outpost at New River Gourge

          Loved it here!

          As a car camper I was initially hesitant about paying for a partial hookup RV spot knowing that I wouldn’t be fully utilizing what I was paying for, but man am I glad I chose to stay here.

          The location is great for getting in and out of town and the park alike, and it was the ideal location for a hike base. In terms of the campground itself, I think it set a new standard for me that’ll be pretty hard to beat. The bathrooms were incredible, and the shower was so good that it was almost annoying (I’m jealous and want it at home now too).

          Checking in and out was easy, and the staff was very kind in accommodating me extending my stay another day on two separate occasions. I’d been most in and out in the dark, but finally on the last day got to check out the rest of the place and it really is super nice with a great aesthetic to match.

          The big kicker for me was the lodge/Wi-Fi situation. As someone camping in a Prius, it can get pretty tight at times, so having a nice big space with great internet to get some work done was a huge bonus. Even in my car, the WiFi was plenty good enough to use, albeit not quite as snappy fast as the lodge.

          All in all, I’d happily come back here again and again if I were to find myself back in the area. Could not more highly recommend.

        • 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.

        • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
          Sep. 22, 2024

          Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

          Nice state park

          Come in via Harrisville as the way in via Cairo has very bad roads. Campground is very nice and well maintained. Sites have electricity and water; dump station is very well done and easily accessible with any RV configuration.

        • 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!!

        • A
          Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
          Aug. 20, 2024

          River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

          Great experience

          The campground was pretty packed for much of the weekend, but it never got too loud. Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious. I was at site 2, which is on a slight incline, but it didn't matter too much because I camp in a teardrop so keeping it level isn't an issue. Wifi and Verizon cell were both strong. Easy access to the rail trail and close to the river. I'll definitely go back.

        • Tia B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Stone Cliff Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
          Aug. 19, 2024

          Stone Cliff Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

          First come first serve river front camping

          We arrived from Cleveland late on a Thursday evening and every one of the 7 sites was full, luckily we met another couple who let us share their site for the night which was great because they let us have their site when they left in the morning. We were on site 2/3 which are right at the bottom of a large staircase down from the parking lot. We put our tent a few feet away from the water facing the river and our canopy further up in the woods by the firepit. Access to a hiking trail at the end of the parking lot - Stonecliff Trail, garbage bins and bathrooms available, no running water so bring hand sanitizer, Dunloup waterfall ~8 min down the road right off the side of the road was beautiful and a great place to swim, hiked a few trails down to town of Thurmond which is a a great little historical train town with a nice visitors center

          Cons - No picnic tables on any of the sites, carrying our things up the 3 flights of stairs to the parking lot was a little exhausting but not bad if you’re more of a minimalist camper, road access to campground is well paved but is very very narrow and windy so be careful of other cars flying around the bends, trains go by on other side of the river ~2-3 times per night, be careful of glass in the sand as well as bees, sites 2-5 are all right on top of each other (within 10 feet) with minimal trees in between so they’re good for groups but not if you don’t want to be right next to people.

        • 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

        • Kim M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
          Aug. 2, 2024

          Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

          Nice deep sites. Cokeley is W/E. Restrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on s

           Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP(Cokeley or River Run) Call the park office directly. 304)643-2931.

          GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills! Call the office! Park personnel said some GPS will bring campers up a bad gravel road!

          Most of the sites are not shaded, ours had partial shade. 

          Will definitely return. 

          Wi-Fi worked!

        • Jeremiah S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Bulltown Campground — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
          Jul. 8, 2024

          Bulltown Campground — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

          Surviving Storm

          We booked this trip last minute on Memorial Day weekend and literally took the last site reservable. The place was crowded and our corner was as crowded as anywhere. The people beside us had way too many cars that made it a little tough to back in. The 5 dudes standing around helped us navigate their vehicles but it was annoying. Later the guy brought us over some whiskey and beers, maybe as an unstated apology.

          The CG itself was very family oriented and our site was a good size. We went swimming in lake two days and drove down to Flatwoods for some of the best ice cream you can find at The Spot (UFO and alien sighting location lol).

          A huge storm rolled through with 40/50 mph winds. We had a little heads up thanks to buying a day of WiFi but most people were caught flat footed. We saw 30 plus awnings and canopies destroyed. Power went out for entire last day but we were fine. No rangers or park folks let us know anything but that was fine.

          I’d recommend c1-c5 if you have kids.

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

          Stonewall Resort State Park Campground

          Great Amenities

          After years of tent camping, this was our first camping trip with camper our and two youngest kids. When we stayed it was cold outside but we had full hook up and were prepared.

          We had nice view of the lodge. The lodge amenities are top notch with a heated pool that only costs a a daily charge to use on top of camping. The campsite itself was a little pricey with the only thing distinguishing the campground being lodge activities you have to pay for.

          I’d recommend sites 1-5, 20, and 39.

        • Jeremiah S.
          Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
          Jul. 8, 2024

          River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

          Great Family Campground

          We had a wonderful time. The Park is great and we have stayed at lodge 4 times before but this was first camping trip.

          We stayed during historic heat wave but kept cool in the river, the pool, and with the ice cream store nearby. There wasn’t easy river access from the campground but we climbed down the hill with no problem and waded the stream for hours.

          The property was very clean and family oriented. Nice spacing at our site in particular. I would also recommend sites 10, 11, 17, 19, 13, and 14.

        • 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.

        • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Flatwoods KOA
          Jul. 5, 2024

          Flatwoods KOA

          Ok overnight

          Pros: 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup

          Cons: Gravel sites Check-in at Days Inn Limited amenities (pools at Days Inn)

        • Fred J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins
          Jun. 17, 2024

          Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

          Doesn't get much better!

          This is a great campground! I came here in June with my wife, daughter, and my parents. My wife, baby, and I stayed in a tent only campsite while my parents were in a pull through RV site.

          This place is huge! There is so much to see and do. But because of this size, I would not recommend walking the campground or even using a bike to get around. I say this because on top of it being very large and spaced apart, it is also very, very hilly. You'll find yourself either having to drive your car or rent a golf cart.

          The staff was pretty nice and helpful. We even met the owner. She was nice to talk to.

          The camp store was a bit of a letdown, a lot of knic knacks, and not many actual camping supplies. The pool was small and very, very cold well maintained. The mini golf was fun, but unlike other campgrounds I've been to, you have to pay for it. The ice cream store was also satisfying.

          The campsites themselves are roomy, plenty of space! Ours even had an amazing view of the small airport and surrounding hills. The restrooms were alright, about average for a campground. But they seemed to be cleaned every day.

          The beach was nice, we definitely enjoyed it. Also, make sure to stop by serenity point for sunset. You won't regret it!

          I would recommend either bringing your own golf cart or renting one. But make sure if it's electric, you book a site with a hookup to charge the cart when not in use.

          All together, this is a great place. We will hopefully be back!

        • Theresa D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Bike Farm
          Jun. 14, 2024

          Arrowhead Bike Farm

          What a gem!

          We just arrived and haven’t even camped overnight yet! Love it! Waiting on n food from the Handlebar kitchen. Such a vibe! Just felt relaxed driving onto the property! The roaming goats are a treat!

        • 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.

        • Tyler H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Rays Campground
          May. 27, 2024

          Rays Campground

          Hidden Gem

          We had an amazing overnight stay at Rays Campground. The site we had, site 10, was large and secluded. Clean shower house and hot water and the owners were extremely friendly.

        • 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.

        • kThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Broken Wheel Campground
          May. 15, 2024

          Broken Wheel Campground

          Family camping

          I recently went tent camping with my two children and 2 dogs it was a wonderful experience! The catch and release pond was a wonderful place to take kids to learn and gaurentee to catch a fish with worms. We also found newts! Plenty of trash cans around and a nice park to play at. We tied our doggos between two trees and let them run. Firewood for sale. None to gather around not even sticks so be prepared for that. The tent camping sites arnt marked you kind of just go anywhere which was fine since we were the only ones there. We loved it!

        • J.B. S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area
          May. 1, 2024

          Bakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area

          A True Campground Get Away

          Great campground hosts!!!!! 

          Bakers Run is a great place to camp for families and people who can let go and stay off the grid for a few days. There little to no cell service available and having a boat to enjoy the lake is a must. Camping here for many years due to the location and ease of access for boaters. Getting to the campground can be nerve racking for those who do not like love the back roads of WV. Bakers Run is a great place to get away from it all. Bakers Run is well of the beaten path nestled along the shoreline of Sutton Lake, with that being said Bakers Run is a public Crops of Engineers small and uncommercialized campground. You will not find the following Wi-Fi, swimming pools, snack bars, game rooms, boat rentals, hiking or biking trails. There are two small stores off of campground property offering firewood, snacks, bait, ice, camping supplies and limited grocery items. To fully enjoy Sutton Lake a boat is a must.  https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10122583?tab=ratings



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