Top Tent Camping near Dunlow, WV
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Best Tent Sites Near Dunlow, WV (14)
2. Lawrence County Recreation Area
Be the first to review!This recreation area is part of Yatesville Lake
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3. Hanging Rock Recreation Site
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4. Pine Knob Loop Campground
1 Review•9 SavesThe Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.
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5. Timbre Ridge Lake
1 Review•9 Photos•15 SavesCamping is allowed at this popular lake but no specific sites are developed.
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6. Riverside R&R
Be the first to review!•7 Photos•7 SavesBeautiful rustic cabin and campsites along the Little Coal River. Enjoy the unique experience of floating in with your kayak or canoe and staying for the weekend at The Lillian, our newly built cabin or at one of our campsites located on the bank of the river.
Enjoy the sounds of the rippling water while snoozing in the shade of the hammock or the nightly whippoorwill’s song as you are relaxing by the warm glow of the campfire. Once you have experienced this slice of “almost heaven” you will most surely not want to leave.
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$50 - $150 / night
7. Balancing Rock Trailhead
Be the first to review!•5 SavesThis trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.
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8. Bluegrass Trailhead
Be the first to review!•6 SavesThis trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.
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9. Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area
Be the first to review!•3 SavesThe Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties. Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station located north of Ironton, Ohio in Pedro, Ohio.
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10. Pine Knob Loop Campground
Be the first to review!•3 SavesThe Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Dunlow
289 Reviews of 14 Dunlow Campgrounds
Ashley P.
Traveler
Falls Campground
Great spot.
The people that work here are so very nice. I love the relaxed chill atmosphere. I always come on a Sunday or a weeknights it is pretty empty and the campsites are too close together for me to go on a weekend. I think the sites should be less than $40 on a slow night but I still love it here.
Lance W.
Guide
Paintsville Lake State Park Campground
My new favorite for Eastern Kentucky
It didn’t get better for Trent camping within a two hour radius. I finally made it here and will be back.
Todd C.
Ranger
Yatesville Lake State Park
Still a favorite
We had a great time as usual. Nice, quiet and overall clean. Our fire pit was dirty with trash and looked like it had been ran over or something which is surprising for the park.
Corey K.Traveler
Carter Caves State Resort Park
State Park with Abundance of Nature
A very nice state park with an abundance of natural resources surrounding the campground. There are many hiking options, some that explore the various caves around the grounds. The caves themselves are quite the treat.
The staff are all very friendly and there are camping sites for tents or rigs. However, like many state parks that have not been updated, navigating into some of the spots with a large rig can be challenging. On the one hand, this is nice as there are mature trees throughout. On the other hand, they could increase the size / length of the existing campsites. There is a nice playground and a camp store for any items you have forgotten.
The lodge is available down the road (within the state park) for dinner if you are looking to mix up the trip. Not fine dining, but decent food. There is also a pool available at a discounted rate for campers - which our kids enjoyed. Note: there are no full hookup sites, which is not uncommon for KY State Parks.
Jeremiah S.Guide
Chief Logan State Park
Lots to do
Chief Logan has a lot of interesting things to see, including an outdoor animal exhibit, a lodge, a pool, a theatre, and a museum all close together.
Our site was full hook up and very level. There was creek nearby and walking paths all over. We went over to the lodge and was able to swim in the pool and hot tub as part of the price of our campsite. There was solar event with super rare aurora light show for this part of the world while we were there.
Kenda A.Guide
Timbre Ridge Lake
Beautiful area
We spent one night of dispersal camping here. It was a beautiful area with a vault toilet. We felt safe enough to leave our windows only screened.
There were fishermen coming and going several times through the night.
The vault toilet had not been cleaned recently, nor had trash been emptied.
David B.
Scout
Grayson Lake State Park
Very beautiful
This place is very beautiful first and foremost. You can fish, rent boats and kayaks. Also the hiking isn’t to bad! They even have tennis courts and a small water park.
- David B.Scout
Virginia Point Campground
Decent place!
It’s a pretty nice place overall. Decent fishing and camping.
- JJoe K.Scout
Jenny Wiley State Park Campground
Needs to be updated and repaired
Roads in campground are rough in places. Electrical boxes are in rough shape at some sites. 30 amp kept tripping the breaker. WiFi does not work. Several sites have full hookup but sewer hookups need to be repaired and water hookups are far away.
- JJay S.Traveler
Hanging Rock Recreation Site
Better Than Walmart
We stayed in the parking lot as it was getting dark and didn’t know if there were any place to turn our rv around. Very quiet night and were visited by fireflies which was awesome.
- Joshua R.Scout
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Nice park
Level site. Staff cleans the bathhouse every hour.
- ppaulGuide
Wildcat Camping and Fishing
Very Nice Place
We have been here for a little over a month now. Nice level gravel sites with grass around them. Full hookups 30/50A at each site. Wifi. Could accommodate at least 40+ foot 5th wheels. There is a paylake with small shelter areas, playground, horseshoe pit, game room, community gathering area, store with snacks, drinks, tackle and other items. There are restrooms, but no showers or laundry. Beautiful area. About 11 miles to Paintsville, which has all the stores you'd need. Some closer convenience stores. Johnny and Regina, the owners, couldn't be any nicer. Very good monthly rates. Can receive mail and packages.
- JJon C.Traveler
Virginia Point Campground
Good place for families.
Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions. Dust to dawn lights keep the area well lit all night. Area appears to be well patrolled by local law enforcement.
The area has a lot of potential to become a destination, hopefully the city will continue to increase the appeal. Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present).
Do plan on returning and will update this review accordingly.
Marci S.Guide
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.
Mark S.Traveler
Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
This KOA is a Keeper
This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.
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Wildcat Camping and Fishing
Added Campsite to the app
Haven't been there yet.Campground wasn't in any of the apps. Just called and made reservations for 3 months. Very nice on the phone. No problem for us with 36' fifth wheel and a dog.
- DDanGuide
Bruin Creek
Tranquil Off Season
This place is great. Came in off season in March, not expecting much. Many camps closed for season. It was beautiful, quiet, with running water and bbq pit at sites and hot showers in the bathroom. Perfect for a short stop over on x-country trip or offseason enclosed camping.
Mark D.TravelerKanawha State Forest
Winter night
We camped for a night right after Christmas. Cozy little campground with great bathrooms! No cell service on either Verizon or ATT anywhere. Very close to Charleston. Sleeping by the creek was an added bonus.
- LLisa C.Scout
Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
Nice but so much highway noise
This is a very nice KOA camp. I arrived after dark so I didn’t get a good look at the place but the entrance is well marked. The family restrooms are very nice and comfortable. The sites have great electric and water, I’ll try the sewer before I leave. It’s damp and muddy but it’s December so that’s expected. I took off a star for the street noise. The campground is right next to a major highway. There is car and truck noise all day long and all night too. Maybe it would be better in the summer when there are leaves on the trees. At least that would block the view.
- Steve S.Guide
Twin Hollow Campground and Cabins
Incredible views
Great camping and cabins perched on top of them out. Near the town of Gilbert. Great access to avt trails
Raquel R.GuideChief Logan State Park
Lots to do!
Beautiful, quiet spot. The staff was very easy to work with and very friendly. The wildlife exhibit is a fun detour ($2/person). We saw a water slide, putt-putt, and enjoyed the restaurant at the lodge. They have tours for the local elk there too. The town itself is cute and we enjoyed a date night at the local steakhouse. Great spot, perfect getaway!
Connie C.Scout
Pappy's Creekside Camp
Absolute Terrible Experience
I would give it a zero if possible. The cabin we stayed in was absolutely filthy-dirt and dead bugs on the floor, coffee pot was nasty, extremely small counter was dirty, no access to running water(no even a sink in the bathhouse) and I could go on but I think you get the point. The bathhouse looked like a shed and was also dirty. Were told there were groups going out every weekend, all day long and also night riding. Trails are not marked so you really can't go out on your own. We paid for 3 nights, but only stayed for 2. And of course, we were never offered a refund or partial refund. Like Share
- JJeff H.Scout
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Fun fall getaway
We went with three small kids. Great facilities, hiking, caving etc. We plan to return because two nights was not nearly enough to do all the things we wanted to. The tent sites are close together so we may not have enjoyed it as much if it were busier but we were lucky enough to get a site with no immediate neighbors. Pictures online made it appear that tree cover was not as good as it actually was.
- SSam A.Scout
Pappy's Creekside Camp
Clean with access to shower and restroom
Great secluded campsite with privacy and lots of space
CampgroundKaren ..GuideGrayson Lake State Park
Below average
This is a small campground situated next to a golf course. There are several nice sites but others are not ideal. Our site (13) was ok, other than the scattered broken glass and trash. The main issue was lack of oversight from staff. The site next to us was completely packed with their fifth wheel, a large tent, pop up canopy, four vehicles, a kayak trailer, and a boat that was in the corner of our site. They did not leash their dogs and did not pick up after them. We didn’t complain about them encroaching on our site but felt that the campground should enforce their own rules. Another site nearby setup a construction light at night that lit up the entire campground like a stadium and stayed on late into the night. Basically, campers are left to do as they please regardless of whether it is inconsiderate of other campers. The positive is the location is only a few minutes from the boat ramp for the most popular kayaking spot.
- LLizGuide
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Quiet, relaxing
Stayed here for 2 nights. Scarlet Oak campground. Drove and checked out the other two campgrounds which were also nice. Some sites are really small and some are right along the road. Not crowded at all during our visit. Some sites are sloped from slight to more severe. We did have to take our camper off our truck (truck camper) in order to get level. Our site had a large “yard” and trees. All great for our two big dogs. Site had w/e.
Joseph B.
Legend
Greenbo Lake State Park
Decent campground with plenty of activities
Decent site by the stream. Plenty of shade and a huge hill behind our site. Bathrooms were clean.
A lot of unsupervised children running around, in the stream and riding bikes. Didn't have any problems with them, but was concerned they weren't supervised.
There was some trash at our site, a lot of broken water balloons, some bottle caps and wrappers.
One night someone stole fishing poles from our neighbor and a bunch of coolers from other sites.
Some sites are really not level!
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!
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