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    Holly River State Park Campground permits pets throughout its 88-site facility, offering electric hookups, water access, and reservable campsites from April through November. Located in Hacker Valley, the park accommodates tent campers, RV travelers, and those seeking cabin lodging with their four-legged companions. Nearby, Audra State Park Campground provides 67 pet-friendly sites along the Middle Fork River with picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with hot showers and flush toilets. Flatwoods KOA features a dedicated dog park on its property, allowing pets at tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Bulltown Campground at Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area offers spacious sites with full hookups where pets can stay year-round. Campgrounds near French Creek typically enforce leash requirements and expect owners to clean up after their pets.

    The Greenbrier River Trail provides excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs, with multiple primitive campsites available along its 78-mile route. Kumbrabow State Forest allows pets on its trails and at campsites from April through October, offering a cooler mountain retreat during summer months when temperatures are more comfortable for pets. Wildlife encounters are common throughout the region's campgrounds, with deer frequently wandering through campsites during morning and evening hours. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, with typical restrictions limiting leash length to six feet. Several campgrounds feature nearby streams or lakes where dogs can cool off, though swimming policies vary by location. The mountainous terrain provides shaded camping options important for pets during summer months, while spring and fall offer ideal temperatures for camping with dogs in West Virginia's forests.

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      1. Audra State Park Campground

      4.7(33)16mi from French CreekRVs, Tents

      "Audra State Park, is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey. Tucked away, just outside of Buckhannon, WV...home of West Virginia Wesleyan College."

      "Pets are permitted. There is an onsite dumping station as well. The outer edge of the campground has sites next to the river but be weary of low sites during rainy days as the river rises rapidly."

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      2. Holly River State Park Campground

      4.7(15)16mi from French CreekRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "I should preface each of my reviews for West Virginia campgrounds and state forests by stating...West Virginia has the nicest and friendliest people I've come across...and that is a pure pleasure in this"

      "Dogs are allowed on a leash. This park has lots of hiking trails, waterfalls, biking, fishing, and horseback riding. The park has a total of 4 waterfalls to explore."

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      3. Bulltown Camp — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

      5.0(7)16mi from French Creek204 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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!"

      "Bulltown Campground offers a couple hundred spaces, multiple playgrounds, and clean restrooms on the edge of Burnsville Lake, managed by the U-S Army Corps of Engineers."

      from $34 - $46 / night

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      4. Broken Wheel Campground

      4.7(3)12mi from French CreekRVs, Tents

      "I recently went tent camping with my two children and 2 dogs it was a wonderful experience!"

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      5. Bulltown Campground — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

      4.8(6)16mi from French CreekRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Much easier than driving around to find an open spot. We stayed at the waters edge this time. It was nice and quiet, close to the bath house, water fountain and playground."

      "good shady sites. good area for kids to ride bikes. some sites were tight fit for our tent but we still enjoyed it. took our kayaks we stayed right next to lake. good clean bathroom and campground. hosts"

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      6. Flatwoods KOA

      3.8(17)24mi from French CreekRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It’s behind a hotel. Our site had room for our 26’ hybrid with 3 beds, plus two cars, chairs, and our two dog tie outs."

      "Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia."

      from $55 / night

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      7. Gerald Freeman Campground

      4.3(6)20mi from French Creek156 sitesRVs, Tents

      "There are a few places you can move around to and maybe get 1 bar, but they are hard to find. Starlink works great though, and once established you can use WiFi calling for your phone."

      "Walking distance to the marina where there is a nice general store. Super friendly . Boat rentals available . Nice getaway in a beautiful part of the country."

      from $28 - $46 / night

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      8. Kumbrabow State Forest

      4.4(5)20mi from French CreekRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "**
      Kumbrabow State Forest offers lots of great trails, rustic cabins, and a primitive campground."

      "Beautiful campground located in the middle of nowhere. Quiet and peaceful with a fantastic stream going through the campground to either fish or play in."

      from $16 - $60 / night

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      9. Kick Back n Camp

      5.0(2)17mi from French CreekRVs

      "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."

      from $25 - $40 / night

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      10. Tygart Lake State Park Campground

      4.2(20)32mi from French CreekRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

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

      "Trails to lakeside/shore where campers do swim although no swimming from shore is "not" allowed. Just be respectful and clean up after yourselves and usually no drama involved."

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    • Dave V.
      Sep. 4, 2020

      Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite

      All you need for a great time, nothing more and nothing less!

      Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite, Located between Clover Lick and Clawson, WV (south of Sharp's Tunnel)

      The Greenbrier River Trail is one of the most beautiful and often most remote trail I have had the privilege of bikepacking. If you aren't familiar with camping in West Virginia, you are in for a treat. The WV State Park system is fantastic and the State Park employees take incredible pride in keeping all their parks beautifully maintained despite poor budgets to work with. 

      GRT MP 63.8 Primitive Campsite is close to 17 miles south of the Cass Railroad Station. Trail conditions were wonderful, typical Railroad ballast, crushed gravel...at times it was wide like they recently removed the track, and other sections grass has grown down the middle to make it two track. All flat with a gentle one percent downhill grade from Stumptown to North Caldwell. Frankly, it wasn't discernible...but I'll take it.

      Wildlife and songbirds were abundant and as shocked to see you as you were them. Oftentimes, the deer would run the trail ahead of you for 200 yards before cutting off onto their sidetrail.

      The trail itself is recorded at differing lengths depending on what you read, but we started at MP 80…at Cass Railroad Station...traveling south to North Caldwell.

      PROS:

      • Free camping(First come, first served) 
      • Newer Adirondock Style Shelter 
      • Newer Large/Clean/Stocked Pit Latrine 
      • Raised Tent pad(pea gravel) 
      • Cold well water- Hand pump 
      • Metal Fire Ring 
      • No Cell Service 

      CONS: 

      • No Cell Service 

      NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS: 

      • Cass Railroad Station 
      • Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort 
      • Seneca Forest (**Thorny Mountain Fire Tower)
      • Seneca Rocks
      •  Spruce Knob(WV Highest Elevation) 
      • Green Bank Observatory 
      • The Greenbrier Resort

      *Note in the video, I initially thought the steel containers were bear proof storage, but I was incorrect and they are bear proof trash receptacles. 

      This is bear country, so we kept all our food items and toiletries in a bear cannister during our trip. We did not experience any encounters or sightings, but fellow cyclists traveling in the same direction, observed a juvenile bear during the day along the trail.

      In fact, WV has an abundant wildlife population and it is evident along the Greenbrier River Trail, which set this trail apart from other bikepacking trails I've traveled.

      You will see in a couple photos that a certain slithering resident was unwilling to give up his claim on this Adirondack Shelter, we attempted to dissuade him, we even gently relocated him, but he was neither afraid of our presence nor was he about to pass up a roof over his head. So we acquiesced and moved to the raised tent pad 100' down the trail. He was a very curious character.

      In June, you can anticipate random, short afternoon or evening cloudbursts...but they can be gully-washers. Nights were cool and most mornings I wore a long-sleeve Merino shirt.

      Riding and camping along the picture-perfect Greenbrier River offers fantastic views and opportunities to cool off...bring your swimwear.

    • S
      Jul. 31, 2020

      Tygart Lake State Park Campground

      Not worth the trip, Racoons, sloped sites

      If you’re looking for a place to camp in West Virginia, don’t even bother with this campground, head over to Audra State park instead.

      We generally love most camping experiences and make it work, but this one was so bad we left 3 days early. When I kindly called to cancel, the nice Park ranger said he completely understood and would actually refund us for our entire trip (which we didn’t even mention or ask for).

      The only good things about this campground were the friendly staff and the updated bathrooms.

      Almost all sites are walk-ups, which is NOT noted on their site. Also, almost all sites are on a hill. The pictures do not accurately show this. We had site 33 (probably the worst site). The entire site was on a slant and covered in rocks, I tried to capture it in a picture, but it just doesn’t look as slanted as it feels when you are standing there. There was no flat spot for our 10 x 20 tent, so we had to sleep on an angle. (I felt like I was falling out of bed the whole night!) 33 should NOT be a site.

      There is a HUGE raccoon problem here, even during the day. I wish we were warned ahead of time. Many people bring an extra tent to keep their food in. Our dog barked the entire night as the racoons kept coming up to our site and even our tent. At one point they even put holes in the outside of our $300 tent!! The next day we tried to make the best of our trip and decided to check out the lake. We had left our cooler and a couple small Rubbermaid bins of food on the table while we headed down for an hour. The car was far and incredibly hot during the day, and we didn’t want to give them any incentive to go after our tent again, so we had no other option. While we were gone the raccoons tore open our cooler, ate some of our food, and scattered the rest of our food and water in the woods. (This is probably why there is so much food that can been seen scattered near the campsites).

      The lake was pretty but there was a ton trash all around it, such a shame. I had to pick up a bunch of pieces of glass on the shore of the campground so my dog wouldn’t get hurt. You technically aren’t allowed to swim in the non-beach/swimming area unless you are jumping off a boat, but people were doing it anyway. You cannot bring dogs in the designated swimming area.

      While the bathrooms were nice they are a very far walk from any of the shaded/non-electric sites, and you are not permitted to drive up to them. There are only 2 showers. Both were kept clean but had 100’s of little green bugs and a ton of months and mosquitos on the. To get to the bathrooms you must park at the top of the hill and walk down (not a big deal for us, but may be for some).

      The electric sites have no shade or privacy, and they are all on top of each other.

    • Hannah V.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 17, 2018

      Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

      Fun in Every Season

      This campground is the highest in West Virginia, it has a total of 65 campsites 30 of which are electric and 35 are non-electric. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, most of the campsites are open and have little privacy from neighbors. No tent pads, but no more than two tents permitted (but may be charged for the second tent). It has a bath house with hot showers, flush toilets, and coin laundry. There is a dumping station. Reservations can be made by phone or at campground registration but is otherwise first come-first serve. Pets are permitted. The sites are $25 a night.

      The park has tons of hiking trails to choose from and two viewable waterfalls. There is a lake that is open to swimming, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts are in the vicinity as well. Fishing is a large draw as well to this area, both catch and release and catch and keep permitted on the Blackwater River.

    • Linda The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 20, 2020

      Flatwoods KOA

      Clean and quiet

      This campground was perfect. It’s up on a hill and the sites are spaced out pretty well. It’s behind a hotel. Our site had room for our 26’ hybrid with 3 beds, plus two cars, chairs, and our two dog tie outs. I loved that it was near the main highway but up on a hill so you didn’t hear the traffic. The pool is part of the hotel property and the campground is allowed to use it anytime it’s open. There is a grocery store and a Walmart within a mile. There is also a small dog park on site. Sutton lake was about ten minutes away. I definitely recommend this campground.

    • Dave V.
      Sep. 4, 2020

      Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground

      A State Park for all Seasons

      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. Winter brings copious snowfall and the skiing here draws thousands...downhill and XC. The summer sees backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, gravel grinders, car-campers and RVers. Not only do you have hiking trails here on the State Park location...you can drive up to the nearby Dolly Sods Wilderness Area for camping, day-hikes or multi-day backcountry trips; Blackwater Falls (10 miles north) offers memorable falls, great hikes with long gorge views (Lindy Point a favorite). Even Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob are only 30 minutes or so away. Possibilities are endless in this neck of the woods. This very weekend was to be the Mountainbike Festival, but due to Covid-19, well you know the rest of that story. The Abe Run Trail was a pleasant trail leaving from the campground.

      The campground portion is not expansive but 34 sites are situated in three small loops (see photo of campground map). Primitive tent sites don't have water or electric and parking is roadside but you are within 100 yards of the "Comfort Station." The three "tent only" sites have only been around for a couple years...but sites 1 and 2 are in a nice grassy area away from the RV loop 2. Always verify current rates, but June 18, 2020...mid $30's nightly for nonresidents (WV residents get 30% off). Primitive tent sites were $17 a night.

      The Resort Lodge, Golf course, swimming pool and a covered ice skating rink (obviously the last three mentioned being seasonal) were further up the windy park roadway. (See rates on park website).

      The campground "Comfort Station," is a restroom/shower/laundry and soda machine building. The gender specific restroom/shower rooms each have two wooden stalled modern facility stools, two shower stalls (men's are separated by a shower curtain, women's by a wall); a separate unisex ADA restroom/shower sits adjacent to the men's and appears newer.

      The grounds are well-maintained and manicured as are all WV State Parks. Trails are scattered throughout the park. some are foot traffic only, others permit bicycles. The Back Hollow Trail was predominantly a mown grass trail but occasional wooded sections were rocky two-track. This is Wet Virginia, so expect to experience rain and bring foul weather gear in the summer months. I have mastered the fine art of campsite tarping due to West Virginia camping. It also still gets chilly in these mountains during the early summer months.

      Deer meander through the primitive tent sites with their fawns each morning and evening. A kid's playground is situated beside (separated by a field) primitive tent sites 1 & 2.

      We spent three days in June and experienced afternoon rain showers daily, but arranged our hikes and bikes around them.

    • Camp With Me The Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 21, 2025

      Williams River Sites

      Amazing Cheap Camping by the River in West Virginia

      The coordinates for this are site #19.

      We explored the Williams River Campsites nestled in the heart of Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia! There are 30 peaceful,**first-come, first-serve rustic campsites  scattered along across 19 miles on Williams River Road(Forest Roads 86& 216), many right beside the scenic Williams River— a favorite spot for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. These campsites offer basic amenities like picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts, but no hookups or potable water, so come prepared for a true back-to-nature experience. There are pit toilets between some sites. The area sits near the Cranberry Wilderness off the Highland Scenic Highway, providing outdoor adventure opportunities like river swimming, mountain biking, and trail exploration. Perfect for anglers, hikers, and anyone looking to unplug in wild West Virginia!

      Check out all 30 sites in our video, GPS locations for all sites are in the video description. 

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz0xR0B2UYQ

    • Camp With Me The Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 11, 2026

      Cranberry River Sites NF Campground

      Another amazing place to camp in West Virginia

      Cranberry River dispersed camping along Forest Road 76 offers quiet, scenic, riverside primitive campsites with excellent fishing and easy access to the surrounding wilderness. We stayed a couple of nights at Site 8 and had great river access with only a small amount of road traffic. There were campers at about five other sites during our stay, but it still felt peaceful and spread out. With inexpensive sites spaced along roughly five miles of road, this is a great area to camp. Roads like this in West Virginia are home to some of my favorite campsites, and we will definitely be back. 

      Check out all the sites with GPS locations in our video. 

      https://youtu.be/q6G3fhvmfoY

    • Marianne S.
      Jun. 3, 2021

      Spruce Knob Lake Campground

      more remote and primitive for car camping

      A great, quiet campground with fewer sites than most.  It is about 5 miles from the summit of Spruce Knob (highest peak in West Virginia).  Tow campers smaller in size can certainly make it, although mostly tent camping which I like.  Some drive up, some drive, park, and walk up.  There is a single water source and I'd highly recommend boiling first.  H20 does NOT taste good at all.  There are a couple of outhouses, and no shower facilities.

    • bobbi L.
      Sep. 19, 2021

      Camp Holly

      The Most Beautiful Mountain Camp

      Camp Holly is a beautiful campground in the mountains of West Virginia.. Off grid but they do offer Wifi.

      You can choose between hammock, tent, cabin or RV camping, I would recommend tenting it down by the beautiful rivers. The owners are super sweet and more than accommodating.

      This campground has a shop where you can buy necessities you may have forgotten, ice, snacks and fishing gear are also available. The bathrooms are the cleanest and well kept camp bath houses I have ever seen.

      The location is near quite a few waterfalls and about an hour away from the National Forest.. some small towns are nearby as well and worth the visit. Definitely give it a shot! We can't wait to go back!

      We did have some GPS issues on Google Maps, so I would recommend a Garmin or calling for directions before getting lost like we did. It wasn't actually hard to find, but GPS messed with us..

    Guide to French Creek

    Camping areas near French Creek sit in the Allegheny Mountains at elevations ranging from 1,700-3,000 feet, creating cooler temperatures even during summer months. The region's mixed hardwood forests provide natural shade for campsites, while numerous streams and small waterfalls offer natural cooling options. Most campgrounds maintain vault toilets that remain open year-round, even when water systems are winterized.

    What to do

    Explore waterfall trails: At Camp Creek State Park Campground, visitors can access multiple waterfalls within walking distance. "Two very nice waterfalls. The first waterfall is on a road right by the modern campground so of course we had to visit," notes Cynthia K. The park features numerous hiking and horse trails with varying difficulties.

    Fish in stocked waters: The Middle Fork River at Audra State Park Campground provides excellent fishing opportunities. "There is great trout fishing in the area and great hiking trails within the park," according to Joshua E. The crystal-clear river runs along large rocks and is regularly stocked with rainbow and golden trout.

    Hike mountain summits: Take the challenging Potato Knob trail in Kumbrabow State Forest for panoramic views. "If you hike the 2-mile Potato Hole Trail, you'll arrive at the top of Rich Mountain and an overlook with a fantastic view," shares Jennifer B. Bring trekking poles and full water supplies for this strenuous but rewarding climb.

    What campers like

    Riverside sites: Many campers appreciate waterfront camping options. At Bulltown Campground, "We got a spot on the lake…just 10-15 yards from the water. Clean, calm and refreshing from the heat wave we are having," reports Mara D. Similar water-adjacent sites can be found at multiple dog friendly campgrounds near French Creek.

    Clean facilities: Holly River State Park Campground maintains exceptional cleanliness standards. "The shower houses were cleaned three times a day. The sites have electric and at the shower house there is a spigot for fresh water," explains Cassia M. This level of maintenance is particularly appreciated during busier summer weekends.

    Historical exploration: The Bulltown Camp area includes Civil War historical sites. "I particularly enjoyed visiting the nearby Bulltown Historic District, which is the location of a Civil Battle War battle where Confederate and Union soldiers fought to control a critical supply route," explains Jennifer B. Interpretive displays help explain the significance of this preserved battlefield.

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds have limited or no cell coverage. "There is NO SERVICE of any kind up here! We have a powerful WeBoost on our RV and STILL no bars," reports Brian P. about Gerald Freeman Campground. Some locations offer paid WiFi options, but connectivity is generally unreliable throughout the region.

    Access challenges: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near French Creek require careful navigation. For Kumbrabow State Forest, one camper notes: "Hard to access, need 4 wheel drive and GPS, good sense of direction." Roads can be particularly challenging after heavy rains, which are common in this area.

    Reservation timing: Popular weekends fill quickly at most campgrounds. "This is a very popular campground among West Virginians, so be prepared for a busy park during the summer," advises Dave V. about Holly River State Park. Weekday camping typically offers more solitude and availability.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water play opportunities: Broken Wheel Campground offers excellent fishing for children. "The catch and release pond was a wonderful place to take kids to learn and gaurentee to catch a fish with worms. We also found newts!" reports keri S. This provides an ideal activity even for beginners.

    Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature updated play equipment. At Bulltown, "great shady sites. good area for kids to ride bikes... good clean bathroom and campground," notes malena B. Most playgrounds are centrally located near bath facilities for convenience.

    Swimming holes: Natural swimming areas provide summer cooling options. At Audra State Park, "Across the road is a day use area for swimming and tubing - bring your own or rent one. The camp has a decent bath house and playground," explains Elaine L. These areas typically lack lifeguards, so parental supervision is required.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: At Flatwoods KOA, site differences matter significantly. "The section for sites 1-10 is the shadiest section. You are minutes drive to lake Sutton. Easy site has a table, a grill and a fire ring," advises Stacey. RVers should call ahead to discuss specific site dimensions and features.

    Water quality concerns: Water systems at some campgrounds require filtration. "Make sure you run the water lines to clear them out before hooking up. The water quality is very poor," warns Laura H. about Flatwoods KOA. Many experienced campers bring additional filtration systems or bottled water for drinking.

    Leveling requirements: Many sites require substantial leveling. "Very unlevel spot. Not sure if they are all like this, but it's a big ugh," reports Snooz H. Bringing additional leveling blocks is recommended, particularly for larger rigs at campgrounds with more rustic sites.

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