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Best Campgrounds near Maysville, WV

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The Monongahela National Forest surrounding Maysville, West Virginia provides a range of camping experiences from primitive backcountry sites to developed campgrounds with modern amenities. Notable options include Dolly Sods Backcountry, offering free dispersed camping with stunning high-elevation views, and Seneca Shadows Campground, which features tent and RV sites with views of the iconic Seneca Rocks formation. The region includes several state parks like Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort State Park, which offer cabin rentals alongside traditional camping areas.

Access to many campgrounds varies seasonally, with most established sites operating from April through October. Forest roads leading to dispersed camping areas like Canaan Loop Road may become impassable during winter months or after heavy rainfall. Elevation plays a significant role in camping conditions, as higher areas like Spruce Knob (the highest point in West Virginia at 4,863 feet) experience cooler temperatures and stronger winds year-round. Reservations are recommended for developed campgrounds, particularly during summer weekends and fall foliage season. Cell service remains limited throughout much of the region, especially in wilderness areas and deep valleys. A camper noted that "Spruce Knob is the highest peak in West Virginia and offers great views. The forest is silent and beautiful, looks like it belongs out west in the PNW."

Several visitors highlight the exceptional natural features that define camping in this region. Waterfront camping along the Middle Fork River and near Blackwater Falls receives consistently positive reviews, with campers appreciating the clear mountain streams and swimming opportunities. Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are common at campgrounds like Canaan Valley. The area's extensive trail network connects many campgrounds to scenic viewpoints and natural features. Proximity to rock climbing at Seneca Rocks makes nearby campgrounds popular with outdoor enthusiasts. A visitor described Seneca Shadows as "one of the most beautiful campgrounds I've ever seen" with its meadow tent section offering "an incredible view of Seneca Rocks." Campers should note that higher elevation sites can experience significant temperature drops at night, even during summer months.

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Best Camping Sites Near Maysville, West Virginia (160)

    1. Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Davis, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 259-5216

    $50 / night

    "Blackwater State Park, Davis, WV https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/

    Camping anywhere in West Virginia is a highlight, but this area offers hiking views aplenty."

    "This was our first stay in a state park campground in West Virginia and it was a great stay. Arrived during a steady downpour and rented a cabin for the first night but camped the second night."

    2. Red Creek Campground

    19 Reviews
    Cabins, WV
    10 miles
    Website

    "I stayed two nights at site 2 which is tucked away from most of the other sites, save for one close by."

    "It is away from everything and it is surrounded by a ton of hiking trails. Great camping, great hiking."

    3. Dolly Sods Backcountry

    11 Reviews
    Red Creek, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 257-4488

    "We hiked in in warm weather and once we reached the top of a long entrance road (where one trailhead was) we found snow."

    "Having visited Dolly Sods numerous times at the Red Creek Campground, using that as the base camp to launch off to explore the myriad of trails."

    4. Big Bend Campground

    14 Reviews
    Cabins, WV
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 358-3253

    $27 - $50 / night

    "Forest, West Virginia."

    "The campground is situated in the middle of a bowl in the canyon(you're surrounded by mountains)."

    5. Seneca Shadows

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

    $17 - $65 / night

    "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."

    "West Virginia is packed with some of the best hiking, climbing, rafting, biking, canyons, mountains, rivers, valleys, and forests in the U.S...and the beauty is few people take advantage of it."

    6. Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Red Creek, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 866-4121

    $20 - $45 / night

    "Campground Review: Canaan Valley State Park and Resort, Davis, West Virginia

    The Canaan Valley State Park and Resort is situated in a very popular outdoor activity area...for every season."

    "West Virginia is a state for anyone who enjoys the outdoors!!!! There are tons of out door activities! We recently camped 3 nights at Canaan Valley! We had a great time!"

    7. Smoke Hole Caverns and Log Cabin/RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Cabins, WV
    10 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "Easy access to Dolly Sods, short drive to Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob. Did I mention access to multiple areas for great trout fishing."

    "Located in the Smoke Hole Canyon resort area, not far from the caverns, this small campground offers 10 RV sites along the river. Picnic tables and fire rings available."

    8. Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    9 Reviews
    Davis, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 478-2000

    "road is easy to drive on- some bumps but we were in a small kia sedan and it was fine, there are a lot of spots visible from the road but there are also some hidden a few steps away from the road that"

    "Still snow on the ground and very wet in early April, but great dispersed car camp and walk-in camp sites."

    9. The Oasis at Bear Run Farm

    2 Reviews
    Maysville, WV
    9 miles
    +1 (304) 813-1307

    $35 - $175 / night

    10. Harman’s Luxury Cabins

    1 Review
    Cabins, WV
    8 miles
    Website
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  • Alia
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Kick Back n Camp

    Last Minute Getaway

    My husband and I went on a spontaneous camping road trip. We called the campground, and they had availability for walk-ins! Usually, you’d have to book in advance. The campsite was a semi-private spot, and it cost less than $30 a night, without electricity. They also have sites with electricity. We were fortunate enough to have no campers around us, making it quite private.

    The campground had a picnic table, a fire pit, and they even delivered our firewood directly to our site. They had separate sites for RVs and tent camping, so we could choose the one that best suited our needs. The owners were incredibly friendly and outgoing, making our stay even more enjoyable.

    If you forget anything, the campground office had everything you needed for purchase. They also had a well-organized brochure that showcased the campground’s amenities and offerings. And let’s not forget their delicious ice cream! They had a variety of flavors, and I highly recommend trying them all.

    One of the standout features of the campground was the bathhouse. It was spotlessly clean and felt like a spa. The showers were comfortable and had hot water, making it our highlight

    Overall, we had a fantastic time at the campground. It was a great place to unwind and connect with nature. If you’re looking for a peaceful and affordable camping experience, I highly recommend this campground.

  • Aileen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    Clean Campground in a Beautiful Park

    This is one of our favorite places. The park is beautiful, and so are the nearby Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Canaan Valley State Park.

    The campground is better suited to tents and small to medium size camping units. I think the person who designed it was not familiar with camping units other than tents. Loop 1-30 is one way going clockwise. Loop 31-65 is one way going counterclockwise. But in both loops, to have your door facing away from the street, you have to drive counterclockwise if your site is on the outside of the loop, and clockwise if your site is inside the loop.  In some sites, the electric pedestal is on the wrong side, so you'll have to use a long cord and take it under your unit to reach your electric hookup.

    There are two water fill stations, one at the camp store where you check in, and the other at a water fountain near the bathhouse in loop 31-65. They are supplied supplied with a green garden hose, not a white potable water hose, so we unscrewed the hose and used our own. The water tastes unusually good.

    The dump station is in a section of loop 31-65. You have to go the wrong way on a one way road to be close enough for your slinky to reach it. The non potable rinse water is across this road from the dump station and it has a white hose--beware--this is not the drinking water! You stretch this hose across the road to rinse your gray and black tanks and slinky.

    Some of the sites are not very level, and many of the pull thru sites share some driveway space with another pull thru site or a back in site. There are two pairs of sites that share a pull thru--OK for people traveling together, but otherwise a headache if you're arriving and leaving at different times.

    Once you have dealt with all this inconvenience and oddness, you'll find you're within walking distance of the falls, a small lake, hiking trails that go through beautiful forests with rhododendrons, hemlocks, spruce, and hardwoods. The camp store is limited, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. The nature center is one of the best I've ever visited, and park naturalists provide programs on weekends. There are kayak rentals in summer. The lake has a swimming beach, but you can pay to use the swimming pool at the lodge for better swimming. The lodge also has a huge lobby with a cabinet containing jigsaw puzzles. We worked on one on a rainy day when we didn't want to be outside. Davis and Thomas have some interesting shops and good restaurants.When you get back after a day of adventures, you'll find clean restrooms with hot showers that are actually hot. And the T-Mobile service was good enough for my husband to stream a movie while I sent photos to my family. The park was very busy for Labor Day weekend, but it was a family atmosphere and after dark, there were few lights and little noise.

  • Lee G.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Big Bend Campground

    Big Bend Campground…Definitely Worth the Experience

    Big Bend Campground is a beautiful place with a great family atmosphere. The campsites are large and accommodate RVs and/or multiple tents. The best part about this place is the nearly 360° lazy river tubing experience. This place has no cell service and you’ll have to travel along a 2 1/2 mile dirt road to finally get to the campground. The Camp Hosts were great and offered a lot of local information and tips. While this is a great location and provides memorable adventures, it would be great if the picnic tables and some of the fire rings could be updated as they’re nearing the end of their service life. However, this is simply a great place to unhook from the daily grind.

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    KOA Luray RV Resort

    Just turned into a KOA?

    Wright next to the Luray caves and near the starting point of the Skyline drive. Nice, quietly located camping, surrounded by fields. You have all the necessary amenities that you would expect on a KOA camping. (I think they just now became KOA, last month it was still the big skies camping). There is a small but nice swimmingpool. Fun; lots of fireflies (in the right seasons?)

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    Very clean and Nice Views

    Very clean campground with super friendly staff. I really enjoyed my time here.

  • M
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Perfect Site

    This was the perfect little site. Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Lindsay C.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Little Fort Campground

    Nice secluded campsite

    There are 9 campsites, each with at least one fire ring, a tent pad and a picnic table, and there is a vault toilet in the middle. I arrive at 7:30pm on a Saturday in late August and thought I might be too late to get a spot but there were only two other groups there so I had my pick of most of the sites. 

    Overall it's a nice secluded spot, although I had a couple of complaints. The picnic tables at most of the sites had seen better days and I'm not sure if I would have wanted to sit at them if I had stayed at the site for any meals. Also, I could hear some cars drive by and some dogs barking while I was trying to sleep, which was a bit disruptive. Otherwise, I would recommend this campsite. 

    Note: this page says that Verizon has limited service but I have a Verizon prepaid plan and I had no service at all starting from about 20 minutes away from the site, so I wouldn't count on having any reception.

  • Lyle & Stephanie H.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Private - Quiet - Great Hosts

    We really enjoyed our stay.   Quiet camping on top of a mountain.   Beautiful wooded views.  Hosts were amazing and plenty of space between campers.  All the spots are shaded.

  • scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Go a little further

    Decided to try it even though other review said private property- and seems they were correct but incorrect. Initially you do come to private land with several campsites and campers present. But if you go down the dirt road a little to the low water bridge you will find a wonderful site on the right with several fire pits. Or another 100 yards after bridge was another nice site on the left

Guide to Maysville

Camping near Maysville, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby, perfect for exploring the great outdoors. One camper mentioned, "Hiking trails accessible by foot from the campground is a plus for us so we don’t have to pack up each time we venture out" at Blackwater Falls State Park Campground.
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are close to rivers and lakes, making them ideal for fishing. A visitor at Five River Campground said, "Right on the River. Perfect for floating."
  • Sightseeing: Don’t miss the stunning views at local attractions. One reviewer noted, "Seneca Rocks was majestic and lots of fun outdoors areas to explore" while staying at Seneca Shadows.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Swallow Falls State Park Campground remarked, "Bathrooms and showers are very clean."
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites that provide privacy. One camper at Red Creek Campground said, "The sites aren’t huge or majorly spread out, but there is just something about them that makes it nice."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A reviewer at Five River Campground stated, "The owners are amazing and so helpful."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Wolf Gap, have very basic facilities. A camper noted, "The campground itself is in a bit of disrepair although the tent pads looked fine."
  • Crowded weekends: Expect busier campgrounds on weekends. A visitor at Swallow Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Gets crowded on the weekends."
  • Wildlife encounters: Campers often see wildlife, which can be a highlight. One camper at Blackwater Falls State Park Campground enjoyed watching "the white tail deer stroll through the campsites at sunset."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places that allow pets and have activities for kids. A reviewer at Five River Campground said, "Awesome place to camp, kayak, and sightsee."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of things to do. One camper at Seneca Shadows highlighted, "We drove up to Blackwater Falls and then Blackwater Outdoors Adventures to tube down the Cheat River."
  • Pack extra supplies: Be prepared for anything, especially if you're camping in more remote areas. A visitor at Red Creek Campground advised, "Bring your own water (or treatment)."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground's sites. A camper at Seneca Shadows mentioned, "The parking pad was gravel but fairly level."
  • Look for electric hookups: If you need power, check for campgrounds that offer electric hookups. A visitor at Five River Campground appreciated the "full hook up sites."
  • Be cautious on roads: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A reviewer at Wolf Gap warned, "The road to get here was a little bit treacherous for a vehicle so big."

Camping near Maysville, West Virginia, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an action-packed adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Maysville, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Maysville, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 160 campgrounds and RV parks near Maysville, WV and 23 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Maysville, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Maysville, WV is Blackwater Falls State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 52 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 free dispersed camping spots near Maysville, WV.

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