Best Cabin Camping near Fairmont, WV

Several cabin options exist within an hour's drive of Fairmont, West Virginia, including Tygart Lake State Park and Coopers Rock State Forest. Tygart Lake offers recently renovated cabins with modern amenities, while Coopers Rock provides more rustic accommodations. Camp Ara features cabin rentals among its 45 sites with access to drinking water, electricity, and shower facilities. Family Fishing N' Camping maintains year-round cabin availability with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. Chestnut Ridge Park near Morgantown provides cabin accommodations with access to firewood, picnic tables, and clean bathrooms. "The modern cabin is 3 bedrooms with microwave, shower, sink, relax room," noted one visitor about Chestnut Ridge Regional Park.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Swallow Falls State Park Campground in nearby Maryland offers cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities. One cabin visitor described their experience: "It is a one-room cabin, was impressively clean, and the beds were very cozy. There are blackout curtains on the windows, so we slept late and it was glorious." Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from April through October. Pet policies vary significantly between properties—Tygart Lake prohibits pets in certain areas, while Coopers Rock and Family Fishing N' Camping welcome pets throughout their facilities.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities are common, though configurations vary widely from primitive wood stoves to full kitchenettes with refrigerators. Camp stores at locations like Tygart Lake and Coopers Rock offer essential supplies, firewood, and ice. According to one visitor at Tygart Lake: "An adorable camp store with some toiletries and other essentials like condiments and s'mores supplies. A few stuffed animals, tshirts/hoodies, stickers etc." Firewood is typically available for purchase at most cabin locations, with prices ranging from $4-6 per bundle depending on the campground.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Fairmont, West Virginia (27)

    1. Tygart Lake State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    14 miles
    Website

    "But boy did we love this park! Not terrible unlevel rv spots with water and electric. They have free wifi which works pretty well."

    "There was a bathroom close by with running water and showers. It was beautiful and very close to the lake."

    2. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "All have electricity, a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern pole.

    There is almost no privacy between sites, but sites are spacious. The campground is kept very clean."

    "This is the largest state forest in West Virginia, it has a total of 25 sites that vary in their privacy. Each site has electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire grates, and utility post."

    3. Camp Ara

    2 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 652-4777

    $20 - $150 / night

    "You can rent a cabin, camp in the woods, or rent a bunkroom or your group.  Beautiful lake for canoeing and fishing and the hiking and mountain bike trails are amazing! Cant wait to go back!"

    "The hosts of this camp provide drinking water and warm hospitality."

    4. Family Fishing N' Camping

    3 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 265-1000

    $10 - $150 / night

    5. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $24 - $72 / night

    "From white water kayaking and guided rafting trips, natural waterslides, to hiking and biking trails - this park has it all! This beautiful park has something to offer for everyone."

    "I always travel with my dog, so I can only provide information about the facilities on Ginko, Cherry and Juniper Roads and the sites that fall within the 'Pet-Friendly' side of the campground - which is"

    6. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground Monongalia County Park

    4 Reviews
    Bruceton Mills, WV
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1773

    $20 - $90 / night

    "The spaces are big enough that you are not on top of your neighbors, which is nice. This site is fully gravel, so that’s a bit of a turn off for us."

    "Close to Cheat Lake and restaurants in Morgantown."

    7. Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Oakland, MD
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-6938

    $22 - $33 / night

    "Swallow Falls has a great loop trail where you see four waterfalls. You can walk to the loop from the campground. It ma be adds a third of a mile to the hike. "

    "The basic tent sites each have a picnic table, fire pit w/ grill, and lantern post. The trails to the beautiful falls are a short walk from the campgrounds."

    8. Chestnut Ridge Regional Park

    3 Reviews
    Bruceton Mills, WV
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 594-3111

    "There are many tent sites at this location, as well as RV lodging.  There is a pond you can swim and or fish at.  There are both, modern and rustic cabins to rent. "

    "Pet friendly. Dump station on grounds and easy access."

    9. Ryerson Station State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Wind Ridge, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 428-4254

    $24 - $100 / night

    "Laundry is available but we did not use.  Small camp loop is great for little kids to bike around.  There is no playground at the campground which would have been nice. "

    "There are brand new bathrooms and a shower house, water hook-ups, big sites that are mostly shaded. (They reduced the numbers of sites from around 50 to 35.) "

    10. Stonewall Resort State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Walkersville, WV
    40 miles
    Website

    "Paved trails, wooden boardwalks across portions of the lake, trams to transport, beautiful golf course…and really nice shower house/bathrooms. Tired of campfire meals…the lodge is spectacular."

    "Stonewall Resort State Park is now the official name of this mountain retreat located around the edges of Stonewall Jackson Lake. "

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Cabin Reviews near Fairmont, WV

285 Reviews of 27 Fairmont Campgrounds


  • D
    Sep. 10, 2016

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Great spot for all outdoor enthousists!

    From white water kayaking and guided rafting trips, natural waterslides, to hiking and biking trails - this park has it all! This beautiful park has something to offer for everyone. The campground is nice with several camping options such as tent, camper, yurt and cabin rentals. They also have hot showers, electric options, and pet friendly areas. They have several seasonal events and festivals that are fun for the whole family. Must respect quiet hours here, rangers patrol frequently. For those who want to have a good time and be noisy and share some adult beverages Scarlett Knob campground May be a better option.

  • Wes O.
    May. 30, 2019

    Chestnut Ridge Regional Park

    Relaxing campground to get away from it all or enjoy a night of musicq

    There are many tent sites at this location, as well as RV lodging.  There is a pond you can swim and or fish at.  There are both, modern and rustic cabins to rent.  The rustic cabin has a double bunk, stove and fireplace but no running water or shower or sink.  There is a shower house a short walk away.  the modern cabin is 3 bedrooms with microwave, shower, sink, relax room....there is also the Klaer Lodge built by park enthusiasts in the late 60's made of stone and can accomadate over 50 people.  All made of stone, as 20+ bunk beds upstairs -- huge facility.

    There are XC trails, an old school house and even a stage for the weekend music series performances.  Dog friendly as long as on a leash and a little shop where you check in and get necessary supplies, wood bundles...etc..very fun place.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2018

    Coopers Rock State Forest

    Quiet campground with easy access to outdoor fun

    This small campground is just a couple of miles from busy Hwy 68, but amazingly quiet. Sites are average to large, with a few that can accommodate larger RV’s. All have electricity, a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern pole.

    There is almost no privacy between sites, but sites are spacious. The campground is kept very clean. Bathrooms are older, but kept clean and have nice HOT showers. There is also a small laundry room with dishwashing sink behind the bathhouse. Both ice and firewood are sold onsite.

    There are many hiking trails in the area, including the very popular Raven Rock trail that leads to an incredible overlook of the Cheat River Valley and Canyon. Also very popular are both the Big Sandy and Cheat Rivers, both within 10 miles to the put ins. Lots of options nearby for just a few hours and/or a full day of whitewater fun.

    Morgantown, about 10 miles away, is the closest town and is filled with everything you need. We enjoyed a great cycling day on the Mon River Trail which runs along the Monongahela River, accessible from downtown Morgantown or Star City.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2021

    The Blue Canoe RV Resort

    A Trail Runs Through It: The GAP Trail KOA

    The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground. The seasonal RVers and weekend warriors have long claimed their sites, but for through riders on the trail there is a special place to camp, close to the west-bound entrance. The picnic tables and fire rings are surrounded by hammock poles and there’s lots of space for scattered tents. The bathroom and shower facilities are modern and well maintained. And, of course, they have ice cream and laundry available! They also have cabins if you need to get out of the weather. We didn’t check those out, but saw them on the property. 

    If you are an RVer and seeking a place to park and ride along this trail, this is a perfect place to have the best of both worlds. This is a very busy campground, nothing like the serenity of the less easy to access sites along the GAP trail, but offers some nice services for those in need of them.

    The closest town is Connellsville where you can get everything you might need.  Great restaurants as well!  Check out the Kickstand Kitchen for an ahhhmazing meal!!  Best restaurant along the trail, by far.

  • R
    Jun. 25, 2021

    Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    Cabin 58

    Swallow Falls has a great loop trail where you see four waterfalls. You can walk to the loop from the campground. It ma be adds a third of a mile to the hike. 

    We stayed in cabin 58, which has a short, easy path to the bathhouse and even shorter to the mud sink. This was very handy when traveling with two young kids. Prior to going, I wished I could have seen the inside of the cabins, particularly to know how big the mini fridge was. I couldn't find any pictures, so here they are.

    It is a one-room cabin, was impressively clean, and the beds were very cozy. There are blackout curtains on the windows, so we slept late and it was glorious. There is one small window in the door that does not have a curtain. I taped aluminum foil up over it.

    Each bed had a mattress pad on it when we arrived, as pictured. One minor note is that the bunk bed mattresses seem to be a bit too big for the bunk beds. This caused them to not lay perfectly flat and also made me feel uncomfortable having my roly-poly kids sleep on the top bunk, where there were only a couple inches between the mattress and the top of the railing.

    I have Verizon and could make calls, but could not reliably send or receive text messages and there was no data access.

    Great park. Great cabin. Great stay.

  • T
    Jul. 13, 2016

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    The most convenient camping if you are paddling the Lower Youghigeny River

    The Kentucky campground at Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania is the most convenient campground to stay at if you are a private boater who is rafting or kayaking the Lower Youghigeny River. It is located ½ way between put in and take out right on the road that goes between the two. I have camped here MANY times. I always travel with my dog, so I can only provide information about the facilities on Ginko, Cherry and Juniper Roads and the sites that fall within the 'Pet-Friendly' side of the campground - which is Ivy Road and Hickory Road.

    Most convenient, being the operative words here and the whole reason to stay here, really. That being said - it is a very nice campground - it just has some draw backs. I have broken down the 'Good' and the 'Bad' (in my opinion). For some, the things I have listed as 'bad' would be on their 'good' list - so take it for what it is worth - advice from someone who likes to paddle and relax with an adult beverage around a campfire at the end of the day. I don't want to throw a loud obnoxious camping party, I just want to be able to sit around the campfire and enjoy a few beverages with my friends and talk in a normal voice to share our stories from the day.

    The Good: Large tall shade trees throughout the entire campground. I cannot think of a single campsite that is actually in full sun. Nice fire pits and picnic tables. Clean bathrooms and showers - and lot's of them (although that being said, they could use another shower facility down at the end of Hickory Road - if you are in Hickory sites 160 - 175 it's a far walk to a shower). Hot water for showers seems pretty plentiful - it's been few and far between that it has run out or not been available when I needed it. There are large sinks outside all bathrooms for washing dishes. There are additional potable water taps throughout the campground as well. There is an RV dump station. There are dumpsters for trash and recycling. Dogs ARE now allowed at this campground (in designated areas - and there are a lot of them) - in years gone by dogs were not allowed. There are a lot of flat/level campsites.

    The Mediocre: There are also quite a few campsites that are not so flat or level. You cannot tell very well when making your reservations which are flat/level and which are not.

    The Bad: 'Quiet hours' start at 9pm. The Rangers are ridiculously vigilant about 'Quiet'. You literally need to almost whisper around the campfire in order to not arouse the interest of the Rangers which frequently patrol the campground on both foot and by vehicle. As soon as you arouse their suspicion by 'talking too loud', they make it perfectly clear that they can exercise their right to search your campsite and destroy/remove anything that is not allowed and/or kick you out.

    This campground is in a PA state park. Alcohol is not allowed in any PA State Parks. Certainly there are ways around that - using cups and mugs, etc. - but you have to know before you go to do that. It is obvious by the content of the trash in the dumpsters and recycling bins that NO ONE follows this rule. So what you then need to know is that the Rangers are vigilant about patrolling the campground for people violating the alcohol rule. (refer to the info about Quiet hours above.)

    Bottom line is: If you are traveling alone or in a very small group/just your family and are looking for somewhere clean, quiet and convenient to camp near the Lower Youghigeny River - this is a great place for you.

    If you've got a decent sized group, that will need multiple campsites and you want to be able to hang out, talk, drink without worrying about hiding it from the Rangers and enjoy yourselves later than 9pm, you might want to look for somewhere else to stay.

    If you've got a large and potentially loud group of people who want to party - don't even consider staying here. (My suggestions for that would be Tall Oaks in nearby Farmington or Scarlett Knob on the other side of Ohiopyle.)

  • Hannah V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2018

    Coopers Rock State Forest

    Must See Sunsets

    This is the largest state forest in West Virginia, it has a total of 25 sites that vary in their privacy. Each site has electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire grates, and utility post. The sites in the middle of the loop lack privacy that the outer loop sites have. There is one bath house that has hot showers, flush toilets, water spigots, and now WIFI. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash. There are gravel pull-ins for the sites, there are a couple of pull through sites for RVs.

    The campground gets busy during the fall because it is so close to Morgantown and Mountaineer games. There are lots of hiking trails, coopers rock is definitely a must to see during sunset. Ravens rock is also a beautiful look out trail. Rock climbers have a lot of rock outcroppings on short trails for climbers to utilize. Fishing, biking, and hunting are also popular activities that can be done here.

  • K
    Jul. 27, 2022

    Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    Great camping near falls

    Clean, beautiful and quiet (occasional barking dog or children playing loudly). The basic tent sites each have a picnic table, fire pit w/ grill, and lantern post. The trails to the beautiful falls are a short walk from the campgrounds.

  • Graham D.
    May. 10, 2017

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Giant campground

    Stayed here with 10 other people. We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained.


Guide to Fairmont

Cabin camping near Fairmont, West Virginia offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore Scenic Trails at Coopers Rock State Forest

  • Experience breathtaking views and fantastic hiking opportunities at Coopers Rock State Forest, where well-maintained trails lead you through stunning rock formations.
  • The campground features a clean bathhouse and hot showers, ensuring a comfortable stay after a day of adventure.
  • With a small camp store nearby, you can easily grab essentials before heading out to explore the beautiful surroundings.

Enjoy Water Activities at Tygart Lake State Park

  • Tygart Lake State Park Campground is perfect for those who love water sports, offering access to boating and fishing right at the lake.
  • The campground provides a serene atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation and family fun.
  • With a friendly staff and clean facilities, you can enjoy a hassle-free camping experience while soaking in the natural beauty of the area.

Cozy Cabins at Camp Ara

  • Experience warm hospitality and cozy accommodations at Camp Ara, where you can enjoy a cabin stay surrounded by nature.
  • The camp offers access to beautiful hiking trails and a picturesque lake for canoeing and fishing, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with fellow campers, making it a memorable retreat.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Fairmont, WV is Tygart Lake State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 20 reviews.

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