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Best Campgrounds near Fayetteville, WV

541 Reviews

You'll find several good camping areas near Fayetteville, West Virginia, especially around New River Gorge National Park. The American Alpine Club Campground works well for hikers and climbers who want to be close to the park's trails and rock faces. Chestnut Creek Campground sits in a good spot if you need to go back and forth between the park and town for supplies. When camping in this part of West Virginia, keep your food locked up since black bears live in the area. Most campgrounds have toilets and drinking water, but you might need to go without showers at some places. Weather-wise, spring and fall have the most comfortable temperatures for camping, while summers get pretty hot. If you camp during winter, bring extra warm gear. The camping around Fayetteville puts you in a good position to see what makes this corner of West Virginia special.

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Best Camping Sites Near Fayetteville, West Virginia (114)

    1. Rifrafters Campground

    30 Reviews
    Fayetteville, WV
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 564-1065

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Riftrafters Campground is centrally located in Fayetteville right of Rt.19, close to The New River Gorge, rafting, climbing, hiking, biking and some good eateries."

    "Some really great beer places close by as well. Nice a shady too. I’d like to go back and do some exploring around the area. Just be careful with what gps app you use."

    2. Chestnut Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Lansing, WV
    2 miles
    Website

    $10 - $11 / night

    "My partner and I are on a National Park road trip so we stayed here while hiking around New River Gorge. It’s very close to the park as well as Fayetteville in case you need any supplies."

    "Great tent campground very near the New River gorge and close by Summerville Lake and the Gulley River. Multiple campsites in heavily forested area. Drive up to the sites."

    3. Babcock State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    Winona, WV
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 438-3004

    $33 / night

    "The most photographed place in west Virginia is the grist mill. Awesome trails all around."

    "Babcock State Park is one of the greatest parks in West Virginia. Most people come to see the grist mill, and it’s nice, but if that’s all you do your missing out."

    4. Ace Adventure Resort

    14 Reviews
    Thurmond, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 787-3982

    $15 - $600 / night

    "Nearby are showers and restrooms. They have individual rooms that can be locked that has the restroom in with the shower stall. Lots of biking and equestrian trails available."

    "We were able to go whitewater rafting one day and then explored the surrounding area on another day. The resort is awesome. They have cabins and they have hot tubs."

    5. New River Campground

    14 Reviews
    Gauley Bridge, WV
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 632-9821

    $30 - $40 / night

    "I told them I did not have these capabilities in my rig and they gave me sole access to the handicapped shower."

    "The owner goes around the campground at 430p offering firewood for $5/bundle. The view from our full hookup campsite is hands down amazing!! We're situated directly on the New River in Gauley Bridge."

    6. Stone Cliff Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    17 Reviews
    Thurmond, WV
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "Tucked away by the river past Thurmond. Great secluded sites. Trailhead for hiking from camp."

    "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."

    7. Arrowhead Bike Farm

    10 Reviews
    Fayetteville, WV
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 900-5501

    $10 - $85 / night

    "They have goats and miles of bike trails. Their tacos are to die for and the staff is super friendly. I stay here every time I go to the New, almost entirely for the tacos."

    "They have an assortment of accessible bike trails, bike shop, AMAZING FOOD (tacos, pretzels, spinach artichoke dip, etc. ) spectacular local beers and PBR, GOAT PENS, camping, a pump track, and lots of"

    8. Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek

    9 Reviews
    Lansing, WV
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 379-8738

    $7 - $69 / night

    "This spot was a short drive away from awesome rock climbing in the New River Gorge."

    "The white water rafting was incredible and the staff all around was FANTASTIC. The only downside would be the campsites (tent camping) being very close to one another."

    9. Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    22 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "New River, just outside of Prince, WV off Route 41 offers upclose and personal riverside camping."

    "Through Traffic: Access to the boat ramp is through the campground. Though, traffic is minimal, folks on the way to the ramp and picnic area often drive pretty fast."

    10. New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club

    9 Reviews
    Lansing, WV
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 693-2667

    $8 - $30 / night

    "this campground is well maintained and located in the heart of the New. It's a quick walk to the Junkyard Wall or a short drive to many other classic crags."

    "There aren't group sites available, but whoever in our group was organizing managed to get multiple sites next to each other, which was nice."

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  • 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.

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Flatwoods KOA

    It's ok. Site 44

    Very unlevel spot. Not sure if they are all like this, but it's a big ugh... trash pick up is 1/day & 1 bag of trash 🤦🏼‍♀️

    Wifi is non existent! Tried connecting TV to it and connected with no internet. So, hotspotted my cell phone and showed a internet connection, but very slow. Yeah yeah ...I know we're camping ,but it is 95° outside and the sun is shining all over us...hopefully after sunset?

  • Noel L.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

    Nice campground

    Just a one night stay. Very clean and well kept campground. Our site was level. The pool was wonderful. Has everything you need... playgrounds, multiple laundry rooms, putt putt, store, restrooms... Would stay again

  • Renee N.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    The Outpost at New River Gourge

    The Outpost New River Gorge

    First the good: Reservation with Map and Site assignment easy pick up. Bathrooms clean and extremely modern. Quiet and very few mosquitos. Then, the not so great. Sites really tight, all large gravel, clean but really ugly. Right on road. Some Sites no shade.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Campground

    Off The Beaten Path!

    Small city RV park adjacent to the Coal Mine museum. Nothing fancy, but quiet, full hookups, paved sites with trees & lots of shade, picnic table, fire pit & grill. Property was well maintained. You drive through an older neighborhood on a narrow road. Lots of bigger rigs there so not really an issue. Called & made reservations through the museum gift shop the day of on a Friday in August & they had plenty of spaces. The ladies in the gift shop were friendly & very helpful. The museum was very interesting & they have tours that go into the mine along with houses & buildings of the era. Definitely would stay again.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Flatwoods KOA

    Nice and convenient

    We were searching for a quite place to stay. Typically we like dispersed camping but after not finding much in the area we splurged for this KOA. We were pleasantly surprised it was quite empty. Checking was a breeze. We even were able to change our site. Our 3 dogs and us had an entire row to ourself. Clean bathrooms and showers. Well maintained grounds. Very friendly campers.

  • Cassondra P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Rifrafters Campground

    Great Campground

    We stopped for 2 nights as part of a big cross country trip

    The campground is clean and well maintained

    It is very much built into a big hill- I was a little worried our Avion (similar to airstream) that had low clearance would bottom out as we came in and out of entrance hill to road but we had no issue

    The bathrooms were clean and well maintained

    We stayed on site 9 which we liked - very easy to get in and out of

    Staff were friendly

    Area was gorgeous!

  • A
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Gauley Tailwaters Campground — Gauley River National Recreation Area

    Camp ground

    This place provides an amazing view of the gauley river just below the dam! You can hike trails to the river, even to a beautiful swimming spot just below the dam and camping sites! The views are beautiful anywhere you go and there is a gave located right above the campsites that’s beautiful to view from outside! Unknown safety on air quality or safety do not prefer going in! A park a little drive up the road right along with a swimming spot off from the beach at the lake that is perfect for kids and families! Everyone is very kind and welcoming and very helpful! If you are a beginning camper this will be an amazing spot to camp

Guide to Fayetteville

Camping near Fayetteville, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the New River Gorge National Park. Many campers enjoy the scenic views and challenging hikes. One visitor at Rifrafters Campground mentioned, "The location was perfect for us. You’re just a few miles from the bridge and visitor's center."
  • Whitewater Rafting: The New River is famous for its rafting opportunities. A reviewer from Rifrafters Campground said, "The kids and I went whitewater rafting (go with ACE Adventures, they're great)."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Battle Run, are near lakes where you can fish. One camper noted, "We parked our RV out on one of the campground fingers and had water on 3 sides of us."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Kanawha State Forest said, "The bathrooms were clean, although the drainage for the showers wasn’t working right."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A reviewer at Babcock State Park mentioned, "The staff are also friendly and attentive."
  • Secluded Sites: Campers enjoy the privacy of the sites. One guest at Chestnut Creek Campground said, "The sites were spacious and fairly isolated."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Grandview Sandbar, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A camper noted, "You have to bring your own water."
  • Road Conditions: Access roads can be narrow and winding. A visitor to Glade Creek Campground mentioned, "Roads are riddled with potholes. Careful in low rise cars."
  • First-Come, First-Serve: Many campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A camper at Stone Cliff Campground said, "We arrived late on a Thursday evening and every one of the 7 sites was full."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. A reviewer at Holly River State Park said, "Playgrounds for the kids."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand makes family camping easier. A visitor at Little Beaver State Park mentioned, "The office was staffed with a friendly lady; told us to go through the campsites to pick which one we liked."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of things to do. A camper at Babcock State Park enjoyed the "historic Grist Mill" and various hiking trails.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Some campgrounds have size restrictions. A reviewer at Battle Run noted, "All sites seem to have 20/30/50 amp electrical options."
  • Reserve Early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast. A visitor at Kanawha State Forest mentioned, "Would stay here again if I had to, but wouldn’t be my first pick."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds lack basic amenities. A camper at Grandview Sandbar said, "The bathrooms are very old and the pits stink throughout the campground."

Fayetteville, WV camping offers a variety of experiences, from serene nature to thrilling adventures. Whether you're with family or on an RV trip, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds in Fayetteville, WV?

Fayetteville offers excellent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the New River Gorge area. Babcock State Park Campground is widely considered one of West Virginia's finest parks, featuring fairly flat sites with soft ground and good tree coverage. The iconic grist mill makes it a photographer's paradise. For RV travelers, Summer Wind RV Park provides gorgeous mountain views overlooking pastures and hills with reasonable prices and excellent hospitality. Other top options include Adventures on the Gorge and New River Gorge Campground, both offering convenient access to local attractions and outdoor activities.

What activities can I do while camping near New River Gorge in Fayetteville?

The New River Gorge area offers an adventure playground for outdoor enthusiasts. At Battle Run, you can enjoy hiking, rock climbing, fishing, swimming, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and paddleboarding on Summersville Lake. Bluestone Lake State Park features excellent water activities with boat rentals available at the marina and great fishing opportunities, particularly for catfish. Throughout the region, you'll find spectacular hiking trails, world-class rock climbing routes, mountain biking paths, and some of the best whitewater rafting in the eastern United States. The area also offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and exploring historic sites within the New River Gorge National Park.

Is there free camping available near Fayetteville, WV?

Yes, free camping options exist near Fayetteville. Stone Cliff Campground in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve offers free sites with basic toilet facilities. It's accessible by both driving and walking in. Similarly, Grandview Sandbar Campground, also within the national park near Prince, provides free camping with toilet facilities. For those willing to venture a bit further, primitive camping is available along the Greenbrier River Trail at designated sites. These free options typically operate on a first-come, first-served basis and have minimal amenities. Be prepared to pack in and pack out all supplies, as services are limited at these free sites.

What tent camping options are available in Fayetteville, West Virginia?

Fayetteville offers diverse tent camping options for all preferences. Camp Holly provides a beautiful off-grid experience in the mountains with tent sites along a scenic river. Though off-grid, they do offer WiFi, and the owners are known for their hospitality. Cranberry Campground offers rustic sites with ample space between the 40-50 campsites, providing privacy along the Cranberry River. The campground maintains a quiet atmosphere at night. Other options include Ace Adventure Resort for more amenities and Stone Cliff Campground for a more primitive experience within New River Gorge National Park. Most tent sites in the area offer fire rings, picnic tables, and access to water sources.

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