Best RV Parks & Resorts near Durbin, WV

Several RV campgrounds near Durbin, West Virginia provide full hookup options for travelers exploring the Monongahela National Forest region. Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort offers 10 riverfront RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections on level pads. "There are a number of campgrounds in the Smoke Hole Canyon/Seneca Rocks area, but most of them are better suited to smaller rigs and tent campers. If you have a class A or are looking for something with full hookups, look no further." Five River Campground in Parsons features big-rig friendly pull-through sites with 50-amp service, while Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground provides 30 sites with water hookups and some with 30-amp electric service. Seneca Shadows Campground, located near Seneca Rocks, has dedicated RV loops with electric hookups and can accommodate larger vehicles.

Most RV parks in this mountainous region operate seasonally, with limited winter availability except for Five River Campground which remains open year-round. Terrain throughout the area requires careful navigation, particularly in campgrounds situated along river valleys where sites may not be perfectly level. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with virtually no coverage in the Smoke Hole Canyon area but better connectivity in campgrounds closer to towns. Dump stations are available at Seneca Shadows, Smoke Hole Caverns Resort, and Five River Campground. Pet policies differ between facilities—Smoke Hole Caverns does not permit pets, while most other campgrounds welcome them with standard restrictions. During peak fall foliage season, reservations are essential as the limited number of RV-compatible sites fill quickly.

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Best RV Sites Near Durbin, West Virginia (129)

    1. Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Cabins, WV
    44 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "If you have a class A or are looking for something with full hookups, look no further."

    "Location is prime!! Loved the RV sites right on the water. Perfect if you are a trout fisherman or hiker."

    2. Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground

    3 Reviews
    Hendricks, WV
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 328-1840

    $20 - $55 / night

    "Rustic, clean porta johns, private, primitive spots on river. Community fire rings on beach area. Firewood available. Relaxing"

    "It has the primitive feel, campsites are in the natural woods as opposed to a pristine tent pad. I love how open and natural it feels."

    3. Seneca Shadows

    32 Reviews
    Seneca Rocks, WV
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 567-3082

    $17 - $65 / night

    "It’s located in the Monongahela National Forest near the North Fork South Branch of the Potomac River with nearby peaks ranging from 1,000 feet to nearly 5,000 feet above sea level."

    "I stayed here for a single night while I was exploring West Virginia, but I wish I had stayed longer. This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I've ever seen."

    4. Smokey Bottom Campground

    1 Review
    Elkins, WV
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 642-8669

    $40 / night

    "This campground was very close to hiking trails in the area and was close enough to Elkins to quickly run into town. There was also a really good BBQ place right next to it."

    5. Seneca State Forest

    12 Reviews
    Dunmore, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 799-6213

    "One selfish reason is so that perhaps other State and National Forests would do the same thing...refurbish, but leave rustic remaining fire towers and rent them out like a campsite or cabin."

    "The fire tower is secluded, so you will not have to worry about neighbors or noise while staying there. At the base of the tower there is a fire pit, picnic table, and a pit toilet."

    6. Five River Campground

    27 Reviews
    Parsons, WV
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 478-3515

    $15 / night

    "This is a hidden gem right outside of town. We utilized one of the rv sites with 50 amp service and full hookups."

    "Bathrooms and laundry are clean and well maintained.  Our site was very level and there was plenty of room between sites.  Water, sewer and electric all worked well.  "

    7. Holly River State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Hacker Valley, WV
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 493-6353

    "There are 88 campsites with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire ring. There are 2 sites with primitive campgrounds. They only allow one tent or trailer on a site."

    "(read my review on Thorny Mountain Fire Tower)...drove over Snowshoe Mountain and wound our way down and around to Holly River."

    8. Revelle’s River Resort

    5 Reviews
    Bowden, WV
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 636-0023

    "Very nice folks in the camp store. Very centrally located to many fun attractions including the railroad tours, Mongahelia National Forest, Davis and Elkins College, etc."

    "We had a camp site that was right against the river with full hookups."

    9. Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Warm Springs, KY
    28 miles
    Website

    "Peaceful for the most part (a few campers were there). No signal, so make sure you have a map or know which way you came."

    "Maybe 5-10 min off of highway 220. There are maybe 5 ish spots to camp next to a river in this mountain valley."

    10. The Trout Camp

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    Circleville, WV
    Website
    +1 (304) 614-5709

    $20 - $60 / night

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567 Reviews of 129 Durbin Campgrounds


  • Rebecca F.
    Jul. 6, 2020

    Flatwoods KOA

    Gorgeous Place

    Love this KOA! Great grounds, lots of shade down in a valley. Great cell phone service for Verizon. Wide RV spots. Full hookup with e/w/s. Nice pool area. Pool area is at the hotel. Hotel/KOA same owner. FREE ICE at the arena area.

    They do have shower house and laundry facilities in the arena building. They have a nice play ground for kids and a kamp k-9 for the dogs.

    Lots of pull through sites for big rigs.

    Staff was nice. Ran into the cleaning lady at the bathroom.

    Kids loves the pool. It was nice to during the hottest week of the year so far!

  • Dave V.
    May. 21, 2018

    Bulltown Camp — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

    History, Beauty and Serenity...it’s all here!

    Bulltown Camp, Burnsville Lake, WV

    https://www.recreation.gov/camping/bulltown-camp/r/campgroundDetails.do?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! Research dates/times for Civil War battle re-enactments. Also check days/times when the historic buildings will be open and tourable…rather than peering wistfully through the windows as we did on a weekday.

    Bulltown Camp is at the headwaters of Burnsville Lake and the Little Kanawha River. Another incredible Army Corp of Engineers Campground.

    This is an unbelievably beautiful, thus an immensely popular RV/Camper campground. Reservations are highly suggested if you want a site.

    Part 1 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv9ZURGhTf4

    Part 2 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aXOvWzCp-80

    All the grounds are meticulously maintained by Army Corp of Engineer personnel, hosts and volunteers. In fact, one entire camping loop (Volunteer Village) on the hill is for volunteers. I really cannot overstate how impeccably clean all the facilities are here. Whether it’s the Bulltown Historic Area, the showerhouses, bathrooms, grassy areas, pavilions or playgrounds…great pride has been taken to keep this campground a showcase.

    Each loop has its own showerhouse, remarkable children’s playground, and pavilion. Out of nearly 200 sites most sites have water/electric and numerous full sewer hookup. The way in which they laid out the loops, most outside loop sites sit on the water…most having their own boat mooring post. Along with lantern post, fire pit and picnic table. Sites are moderately sized with a smattering of singular trees here and there. You will both see and hear your neighbors if you are outside your RV. Depending on the loop chosen, Site costs are either $24, $26 or $30 …which also dictates simply electric or full hook-up.

    Be aware when reserving that two loops are not pet friendly (E and F).

    This is a large meandering lake that permits power-boaters, but during our visit they were quiet and conscientious. You can also paddle the Lake.

    The campground host is to your immediate right once you enter past the entrance office…but there are also loop hosts and numerous volunteers…all nice and helpful.

    Bulltown Camp is close to a major highway so access is quick. Plan ahead and enjoy a great stay!

  • j
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Stokesville Campground

    Fun rustic campground

    Stokesville campground is a little rough around the edges but offers access to lots of miles of trails in George Washington National Forest. There is an awesome swimming hole on the North River, Four miles of flow mountain bike trails inside the campground with endless miles of trails just outside. Stokesville is a mountain bike destination that cyclists travel from all around, the the campground is alot of those cyclists gateway to gwnf. The campground has primitive tent sites up in the woods and full hookup pull through sites. A playground for kids and fishing pond.

  • Gary G.
    Aug. 29, 2020

    Douthat State Park Campground

    Outstanding State Park!

    Douthat (Doubt-that) State Park is a campers dream!  Level sites with or with out hook ups, well spaced apart, fairly private, and in the middle of a pretty good forest!

    Kid and pet friendly, this park has a nice lake for Kayaking/canoeing, multiple hiking trails with views, excellent opportunities for wildlife watching, and great biking trails.

    It is off the beaten path so it appears to be less visited than other Virginia State Parks.

  • Dave V.
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Red Creek Campground

    Far from the hectic pace!

    Red Creek Campground is positioned a decent drive down gravel National Forest roads, so it does not see the amount of traffic that easier, closer campgrounds get.      https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=7003&actid=63

    With a season of Mid-April through the beginning of December, be assured that weather is always a factor. Family has been thwarted at Thanksgiving by unpassable snow without a 4x4. Rain is almost certain, as the varied elevation nearly creates its own weather patterns.  So my first recommendation is to always add rain gear and cold weather garments for insurance.

    We ordinarily visit during the month of August and being a "fly by the seat of my pants" type of roaming tent camper...I have arrived to see Red Creek Campground full...as these sites are non-reservable. 

    Keep in mind, Red Creek Campground is "primitive"...no modern facilities, no showers, no electric...and the only running water accessible, is a small spring pipe (that I highly recommend filtering before use even though it does not post that).

    Sites on the outer portion of the loop are fairly concealed from one another by trees and undergrowth...the inner loop sites are a little more exposed.  Gravel parking at sites and each site offers a picnic table a fire ring and lantern post. All sites are a short distance to the two individual unisex pit lantrines in the center of the campground.

    With no ambient light, the night skies are amazing...though cloud cover always seem to plague my visits at night. Though one evening we drove down toward Bear Rocks and laid in an open field to stargaze one evening to enjoy a wonderful light show from shooting stars. We were so quiet, several deer passed between us within arms reach...a little disconcerting but we survived.

    Trails are abundant and some leave directly from the campground deeper into the Wilderness Area. Choose footwear wisely, as the trails are strewn with sharp rocks (on certain trails), various stream and river crossings, shoe-swallowing mud bogs along with the regular ol' dirt trail.  Bring a trail map, water...and/or a water filter...and raingear.

    Nearby Bear Rocks is a fun scamper for "kids" of all ages and the views eastward share WV and Virginia mountain ranges.

    We were thrilled to visit when "Bird Banding" is taking place and enjoyed searching for migrating birds caught in the netting on the east side of the road opposite the campground.

    For a peaceful, relaxing camping experience that offers great hiking, and some of the most amazing flora and fauna...its a family favorite!

  • B M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2023

    Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

    Nice shaded campground

    We were in site #5. It was not level yet nothing in the mountains is level. The electric showed 30 & 50 amp yet the 30 amp was disconnected and that's what we need. We had to use the 50 amp hook up. The electric bo is on the wrong side of the site, most in this loop are on the wrong side. We filled with water this loop you have to fill with water. 

    The site was nice sized and shaded. 

    There isn't any cell service yet near the camp loop 2 the loop below ours behind spot #10 as you walk to the lake at a specific spot you can get service. 

    The lake is beautiful. Our neighbor was catching nice fish out in his boat. Many different kinds of fish and very nice sized brown trout.

    There is a swim beach which you can launch a kayak or canoe from the beach.

    The Marina is closed yet there is a boat launch near the marina. 

    They really need to update the campground area's  was told it was all closed for a few years too bad they didn't update the campgrounds. 

    There isn't much around so bring your supplies with you. There is a small general store that sells somethings and gas but it's not a real grocery. They did sell excellent Virginia peanuts there. 

    favorite campsites are:

    Campground 1 

    sites 9 and 2 were my favorite. Sites 2, 3, 9 & 10 the electric boxes are on the correct side.

    Campground 2 sites 44 and 45 are nice with water & electric.

    Sites 47, 50, 53, 54, 51 and 55 have no hook ups yet they are waterfront sites.

    Campground 3 there is a boat & trailer storage area. 

    Best sites are 69 and 70 with water & electric.

    No hook ups 64, 88 and 89 are waterfront.

    They had a problem with the water in our loop so the bath house was closed and they had port o potties in front of the bath house. The day use area is big and was not crowded at all. There were many people camping in our loop it was very quiet.

  • Pawsfuradventure T.
    Sep. 7, 2017

    Lake Sherwood

    Off the grid - beautiful!

    This campground was off the grid and beautiful. We had site #17 but if I stayed again I would prefer site #18. Both sites were VERY spacious, secluded, and right on the lake except 18 had a little bit better view of the lake. The sites were also right near the bathrooms. This campground does not offer electric or water hookup but if you are prepared for that then this campground is a 5 out of 5. They do offer showers, and have a very small store with some essentials like ice as well as kayak and canoe rental but it closes after Labor Day.

    The lake was beautiful. There is a great hike around the lake as well as other hikes offered that are accessible in the campground. Make an effort to get up and see the sunrise over the lake - you will not be disappointed at the beauty of the sky and the mist over the lake. Kayaking around the lake was fun, and there are many types of fish in the lake.

    The site is pet friendly - we travel with my dog and cat who also enjoyed the spacious, secluded campsite. Jim the camp host was friendly and always around if you had a question. Site offered picnic table, fire pit, and bear hook to hang items out of reach of the black bears. We did not see any but did see deer, rabbits, red squirrels, and other little creatures roaming around. 

    Bathrooms offered flushable toilets as well as showers. They were clean but did have lots of daddy long legs to keep you company. Water was hot and had good pressure. It was a push button timed shower but you could keep pressing the button if you were not done yet. 

    This is off the grid and does not really have provisions especially after Labor Day. It is a stretch to call it a store but it did have ice, drinks, bait, peanut butter and few other essentials. Again closed after Labor Day. Had no cell service (Verizon) as well. Also not near town - closest was about 45 minutes. As long as you are prepared and bring what you need, this place is a beautiful campsite and made it in my top five favorite campgrounds. 

    I included some pictures and follow us on Instagram @pawsfuradventure for more pictures and reviews.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2021

    Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground

    Central location for exploring the outdoors

    Canaan Valley has 3 loops of sites with hookups as well as a few primitive tent sites. There’s a centrally located bath house with flush toilets and hot showers. Many of the sites are pull-through with parking parallel to the loop road. I was on the last loop in a pull-through site and the main campsite area with picnic table and fire ring were several steps below the parking pad. I was here in April. When I made my reservations, I could only find a site for Friday night, so I went ahead and reserved it, but kept checking back. A few days prior to my arrival, a different site opened for the entire weekend. I couldn’t switch, but I went ahead and reserved the Saturday night at the newly open and then reached out via email to the resort. They were able to change my Friday night reservation to the same site so that I would not have to relocate in the middle of my stay. 

    The Canaan Valley area is beautiful and is one of West Virginia’s State Resorts, offering far more than just a campground. Many of the facilities were not yet open fully, but the chairlift to the summit at the ski area was open on weekends. There are a number of nearby parks and forests worth exploring: Blackwater Falls, Dolly Sods Wilderness, Smoke Hole Canyon, Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks are all within~1 hour drive. You can also stay put at the resort and hike, bike, golf(including mini-golf), swim, geocache, or stargaze. There’s a large open field with a play area near the campground. On of the one clear night I was there, the sky was brilliant. 

    The only downside was that there was an event of some sort taking place the morning I left and the racket from the loudspeaker carried over to the campground. I picked up some ice cream at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV on my way to the campground. This place also offers live music. There is an assortment of restaurants in Thomas and Davis.

  • J
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Five River Campground

    A hidden gem

    This is a hidden gem right outside of town. We utilized one of the rv sites with 50 amp service and full hookups. The rv sites are very close together but in the week that we stayed we never heard any noise other than our own children. And it was a holiday week so there were lots of people. The location is amazingly located right on the Shavers Fork river on a section that was shallow and calm enough for our small children to enjoy it. We figured the river would be a crowded place since the campground was nearly full and it was hot but we were pleasantly surprised that most of the week we were the only family on the river! We walked up river to the end of the property and were able to tube down to the lower end of the property. The view and sunsets over the river made for gorgeous pictures. We also spent a little time fishing.

    The amenities were no doubt a luxury. Clean bathhouses with endless hot water, laundry, cable and wifi, a fire ring and if you would like they will bring firewood to your campsite for $5. The owners are literally the nicest people that you will ever meet. They come around daily to check on each person to make sure all of your needs are met. These are definitely people that take pride in their campground! And we had cell service since we were right outside of town which is hard to find in WV.

    There are many things to do in the vicinity. There's a wonderful park nearby that has a walking/biking trail, splash pad, and a large playground. The Monongahalia National Forest is really close for hiking, views or additional swimming and fishing.

    Overall this was a great experience and we truly enjoyed our weeklong stay. We will definitely being staying here again.


Guide to Durbin

Explore the beauty of RV camping near Durbin, West Virginia, where stunning landscapes and welcoming campgrounds await. With a variety of amenities and activities, this area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a memorable getaway.

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  • Smokey Bottom Campground features clean bathrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for RVers.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Durbin, WV is Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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