Best Campgrounds near Dunlow, WV

Join the fun near Dunlow. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Dunlow and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Dunlow, West Virginia (72)

    1. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Adams, KY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 673-1492

    $20 - $32 / night

    "In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in."

    "It's been a few years since I've visited Yatesville Lake State Park Campgrounds but it used to be a staple of my summer. The campsites are a LONG distance from each other."

    2. Pappy's Creekside Camp

    5 Reviews
    East Lynn Lake, WV
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 972-3257

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Campground is located right next to the East Lynn outlaw trails. The owner and staff very friendly and even set us up with a local group to show us around."

    "We ride with the WV Outlaws and they take you on awesome trail and creek rides!! Kids love the creeks on hot days they have so much fun!! "

    3. East Fork (WV)

    3 Reviews
    Kiahsville, WV
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 849-5000

    $35 - $50 / night

    4. Cabwaylingo State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Wilsondale, WV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 385-4255

    $15 - $75 / night

    "Here's another tip from the superintendent: If you pull up next to the satellite dish by the bathhouse, there's Internet service with no pass code."

    "The campground is small, tucked into a side hollow just off the main road through the State Forest with tiny Spruce Creek flowing right through it.  "

    5. Falls Campground

    9 Reviews
    Louisa, KY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 826-0212

    $37 - $72 / night

    "The sites are nice and most have direct access to the creek and beach area. Privately owned so not ruled to death like some state park campgrounds."

    "There's a dollar general at the entrance."

    6. Four Coves Campground — Beech Fork State Park

    12 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 987-2757

    "This place is so pretty its positively photogenic! Monday - Wednesday we had our loop all to ourselves. We were visited by geese, ducks and deer."

    "The spots on the lake are our favorites, but are usually first to fill up. You won't be far from the lake wherever your spot is. The full hookup spots are in my opinion most crowded."

    7. Moxley Branch Campground — Beech Fork State Park

    10 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 987-2757

    "I’ve been camping here with my family for close to ten years now and we always have a blast."

    "This campground offers a handful of trails easy to moderate. Pretty lake with ducks everywhere, as well as geese. Saw many deer through out our stay, even some beaters."

    8. Lake View Campground — Beech Fork State Park

    8 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    20 miles
    Website

    "Nice pool close by and picnic shelters. They now have a disc golf course and plenty of trails. Camp store needs more options and there is WiFi there. Old orchard is the only camp section with WiFi."

    "It’s close to home but still a fun camping experience!"

    9. Beach Fork Lake Lower Bowen

    4 Reviews
    Beech Fork Lake, WV
    20 miles

    "You can get a spot right next to the lake. Now the bad... Not much at the camp store. Verizon service is non-existent. The WiFi only works when you get within a few feet of the office."

    "The lake was lower but it was still nice. The bath houses were impressively clean. They have a nice Park Head quarters with a general store that has grocery items, firewood, and cool souvenirs."

    10. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Staffordsville, KY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (606) 297-8488

    $25 - $40 / night

    "We tent camped at one of the hike-in (it's a well maintained gravel path) sites at PLSP, #33. This is the first site on your way in."

    "Very clean campground, the marina is great and easy access to the lake. We kayak and it was great being that close to the lake and the campsites have plenty of room."

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Recent Reviews near Dunlow, WV

331 Reviews of 72 Dunlow Campgrounds


  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Kanawha State Forest

    Beautiful surroundings

    Had an overnight stay here on our way to Red River Gorge. This was a nice stop. Fairly quiet with the exception of an annoying dog that barked incessantly and the campers across from us that had to jump in their car and drive full speed to nowhere every 20 minutes. All night long…. Pick up your firewood elsewhere unless you prefer absurdly small bundles at $8.49 per. We had site 31. Some sites are on the small side. Big rigs beware. All in all, a good spot to rest and enjoy some tree therapy.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

    Great site, not a lot to do.

    Primitive Site 22 was fantastic, tucked away from everyone and quiet. Greenbo just doesn't have a lot to do if you arent boating. And that's okay. We just wanted a lazy trip anyway.

  • Adriyel P.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Ashland Huntington West KOA

    Good Basic KOA

    Plenty of spots, including pull thrus. More affordable than some of the nearby state “resort” parks, though without much in the way of shade or scenery. Staff is very kind, helpful, and understanding. Perfect for an overnight.

  • A
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Saint Albans Roadside Park

    Sweet spot!

    Wonderful overnight stop. Free electricity (30 amp). 3 spots available, first come first serve, no reservation. 2 nights max.

  • Tom B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

    Nice campground

    Been going to Greenbo since I was a kid in the 70s.  Facilities are well maintained and clean. The campground has been recently paved. Plenty of full service sites with sewer, but lots of other shady sites without sewer. Was there July 13-16, 2025 -- VERY HOT. Staff are friendly and just excellent. The operating hours of marina and other activities are out of date/wrong on the parks.ky.gov web site, just call the park for hours.

    Oh, if you want firewood, the campground office is at the marina. Go there, pay for the firewood, and it will be delivered to your site while you go enjoy the park.

    Mini golf is in good shape, get clubs and balls at marina. Be prepared, the course is hard, but in a fun way.

    Very bike friendly.

  • Angelo V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2025

    Kanawha State Forest

    A missed opportunity

    I made the rookie mistake of picking a place at the edge of how far I could travel in a day and didnt get in till after quiet hours. I stayed at site 42 near the back. It was a nice plot with electric, water, picnic table, and campfire right with flip over grill. I didnt get to ise more than the electric due to getting in so late. Lessons learned!

    After you get off the high way expect narrow twists and turns to reach the park, the park itself isnt nearly as bad as the stretch between highway and park enterence.

    There is a central bathroom/house with 2 toilets/showers, all disability friendly(I can only speak for the mens side).

    Dont expect to have signal. Im on tmobile and I had an occasional bar. Starlink worked allright if ai aimed it properly through the trees. The area over the road were fairly open.

    Campsites are all close together and you will be able to see 5+ neighbors from any site in this narrow valley camp ground

  • Bob B.
    Jul. 12, 2025

    Oak Hill Campground

    One-Night Adventure: Our Shakedown Trip in the New Travel Trailer

    Campsite Review for Site 6 – Gateway to Wayne National Forest

    Our recent camping trip at this campground was an excellent way to immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of Wayne National Forest. The serene forest setting provided a perfect backdrop for a relaxing outdoor adventure, with the campground offering all the basics needed for a comfortable stay.

    We stayed at Site 6 in our travel trailer, enjoying the ease of a pull-through site. Although the water and electric hookups are on the opposite side unless you drive through the loop the wrong way, this setup has an unexpected benefit—it faces directly toward the woods. This orientation allowed us to savor the tranquility of the forest, adding a layer of privacy and a more intimate connection with nature.

    While the sites are decently sized, they are closely positioned with minimal separation, which might limit privacy in other areas. However, the majestic surroundings of Wayne National Forest more than make up for this. The proximity to hiking trails, wildlife sightings, and the peaceful ambiance of the trees create an immersive experience that’s hard to beat.

    All in all, this campground is a fantastic base for exploring Wayne National Forest. The combination of basic amenities, convenient access, and the enchanting forest environment makes it a great spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

  • eThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2025

    Chief Logan State Park Campground

    Lots of activities

    Small sites but full hookups. Many amenities. multiple pools in the area, mini golf, animal exhibit although closed when we were there. Both trails we went on weren’t maintained well but the area was pretty.

  • K
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

    Too busy not relaxing

    We just spent a long weekend at Greenbo Lake State Park. It’s a clean campground, but sites are packed in pretty tight. Not my ideal kind of camping. The kids had fun because there were about 100 kids in the campground running around. There was a vacation bible school going on. Our kids were invited to take part in activities. Really nice people all over the campground. They advertise the sites with 30 and 50 amp hookups. What they didn’t say was that you had to share a post. The people beside me already had the 50 amp. I pulled everything to run on propane that I could and plugged into the 30 amp. We just had to watch and not use electrical appliances while the air was on. It was just way too busy and loud to relax for me. I think I’m just way too spoiled by Twin Knobs. There were way too many young kids on electric bikes that were turned loose. We were almost ran over a couple of times. We were standing beside the road once talking to the camp host in his golf cart and one teen flew between us and I had to grab my 87 year old mother to get her out of the way. The host didn’t seem to care. I was just on edge the whole time trying to keep my grandkids and mom from getting ran over. There were also a bunch of golf carts driving around as late as 2 am. I sound like an old fart, but I’m just putting it out there for future campers. We were on site 53 along the creek. There was no AT&T service, but Verizon had service.


Guide to Dunlow

Camping near Dunlow, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for a cozy spot to pitch a tent or a place to park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do

  • Fishing and boating: Many campgrounds, like Paintsville Lake State Park Campground, provide access to lakes where you can fish or rent boats. One visitor mentioned, "We love fishing on Paintsville Lake! The boat dock is just above the playground."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Grayson Lake State Park Campground. A reviewer noted, "The hiking isn’t too bad! They even have tennis courts and a small water park."
  • Wildlife watching: Campgrounds like Moxley Branch Campground are great for spotting local wildlife. One camper shared, "We were visited by geese, ducks, and deer."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Ashland Huntington West KOA said, "The bathhouse and laundry were clean."
  • Friendly staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One guest at Huntington / Fox Fire KOA mentioned, "The staff is great, friendly, upbeat."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A reviewer at Yatesville Lake State Park Campground noted, "Clean, sites are spread out, and not a very large campground."

What you should know

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A visitor at Grayson Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "There is car and truck noise all day long and all night too."
  • Site conditions: Be prepared for varying site conditions. A camper at Jenny Wiley State Park Campground said, "Our campsite was supposed to be 38’ long but my 28’ camper was all that could fit, barely."
  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Lake View Campground noted, "With Verizon as our service provider, no cell signal was available at the park."

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming pools. One family at Moxley Branch Campground enjoyed the "lots of things to do in addition to ranger-led activities."
  • Space to play: Choose sites that offer enough room for kids to run around. A reviewer at Falls Campground said, "My son loves playing in the creek and on the falls."
  • Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks. A camper at Huntington / Fox Fire KOA appreciated the "huge gas grill" at their site.

Tips from RVers

  • Check site conditions: Before booking, confirm the site’s levelness and accessibility. A visitor at Kentucky Grayson Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Many spots slant down and cannot level."
  • Watch for sharp turns: Some campgrounds have tricky entrances. A reviewer at Ashland Huntington West KOA warned, "Be careful of the turn onto the property… it’s a sharp right-hand turn with a dip."
  • Bring extra supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving, as some campgrounds may not have nearby stores. A camper at Jenny Wiley State Park Campground noted, "No extra parking for vehicles, just drive up into whatever muddy area is around your site."

Camping near Dunlow, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Dunlow, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Dunlow, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 72 campgrounds and RV parks near Dunlow, WV and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Dunlow, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dunlow, WV is Yatesville Lake State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.

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

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

What parks are near Dunlow, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 32 parks near Dunlow, WV that allow camping, notably East Lynn Lake and Beech Fork Lake.