Best Tent Camping near French Creek, WV
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Best Tent Sites Near French Creek, WV (15)
1. Little River Dispersed Campsites
Durbin, West Virginia6 Reviews•36 Photos•288 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
2. Bear Heaven Campground
Bowden, West Virginia6 Reviews•6 Photos•143 SavesA small primitive campground located approximately 14 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia, on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) near the Otter Creek Wilderness. 8 available sites are nestled along rock outcroppings that offer unique landscapes. There is stream fishing and hiking located nearby. Middle Point Trail #140,__3.7 miles in length is located along Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) west of the Campground. The Otter Creek Wilderness offers several trails and__more challenging experiences just next door.
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- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
3. Canaan Loop Road Dispersed
Davis, West Virginia8 Reviews•44 Photos•200 SavesRecreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping: There are at least 7 dispersed camp sites Along Canaan Loop Road.
Camping Tips Bring drinking water; otherwise, treat water from streams and springs before drinking to kill harmful pathogens. Vigorously boil local water for at least three minutes, or use a filter which is specifically labeled for removal of Giardia. Chemical treatments (iodine and chlorine) are not considered effective. Freezing temperatures and snow can occur anytime of the year, but mainly between October and April. Dress for the weather. Practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics: do not build a camp within 200 feet of streams. Light weight camping stoves are encouraged. If using firewood it must be dead AND down branches only. Keep fires small. During hunting seasons, hikers are encouraged to wear high visibility clothing.
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- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
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- Group
4. Camp Ara
Grafton, West Virginia2 Reviews•22 Photos•39 SavesCamp Ara is a beautiful 113-acre property in Fairmont, WV. Located in the Allegheny Mountains about 20 minutes south of Morgantown, WV, and West Virginia University. It is close to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Columbus, Cincinnati, and many others. The property has been run as a Christian camp for over 60 years, serving and changing the lives of countless youth along the way. There is a large number of foster children in and around the area that are currently in great need of programs that connect them with nature, help them to grow individually, and help teach them life skills to prepare them for transitioning out of the foster care system. In addition to running year-round programming, Camp Ara is home to 80+ acres of virtually untouched land. We have created 40 beautiful campsites that require various amounts of hiking to reach. No matter what site you choose, however, you will almost definitely feel as though you are alone with nature.
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
$20 - $150 / night
5. Gatewood Group
Circleville, West Virginia1 Review•3 Photos•5 SavesOverview
Gatewood Group Campground is ideally located just two miles from Spruce Knob Lake in the Monongahela Forest, creating an ideal base camp for hikes and wildlife watching.
Recreation
With over 500 miles of hiking trails, visitors are have many options in the forest, including the Gatewood Nature Trail. With some of the most beautiful overlooks in the area, Spruce Knob Lake offers fishing and boating opportunities (fish are stocked). No swimming is allowed. Unobstructed views of the night sky bring stargazer clubs to this spot all summer long.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on a ridge in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. The Monongahela Forest extends over the north central highlands of the state, encompassing many of the region's highest peaks. Elevations range from 1,000-4,863 feet, and Gatewood sits at 4,300 feet. Variations in terrain and precipitation have created one of the most ecologically diverse national forests in the country.
Nearby Attractions
Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak, lies just 9 miles from the campground. It overlooks forested ridges and grassy open pastures. Visitors can drive or hike to the top. Rock climbing is also a popular activity.
- Pets
- Reservable
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
$60 / night
7. Greenbrier River Trail MP 69.6
Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia1 Review•22 Photos•20 Saves- Pets
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- Group
- Equestrian
- Trash
8. New Town
Be the first to review!Sutton Lake, West VirginiaThis recreation area is part of Sakakawea Lake
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9. Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite
Marlinton, West Virginia1 Review•18 Photos•16 Saves- Pets
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- Group
- Equestrian
- Trash
10. Seven Mile Campground
Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia1 Review•27 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
Recent Tent Reviews in French Creek
422 Reviews of 15 French Creek Campgrounds
Bob M.
Ranger
Camp Creek State Park Campground
Peaceful, scenic
We stayed 3 nights here, enjoyed it very much even though the power was out due to Hurricane Helene's wrath. Two nice waterfalls to walk or bike to, the campsites are spread out fairly well, and it's quiet. Pinnacle Rock SP & Pipestem SP not too far away. Just a good place to kick back & relax.
James P.
Legend
Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
Nice state park
Come in via Harrisville as the way in via Cairo has very bad roads. Campground is very nice and well maintained. Sites have electricity and water; dump station is very well done and easily accessible with any RV configuration.
- Harley G.
Guide
Canaan Loop Road Dispersed
First night
This was our first night ever for dispersed camping for us. Did have nice secluded spots for camping. Road was a little rough so take your time.
Tiel M.
Traveler
Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground
Primitive plus.
That's the best way to describe this park. 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.
However, the plus is that there are lots of little amentities, a coffee pavilion, wood to buy, portapots, and an incredibly kind "staff." I'm mobility impaired and it was just my dog and I. The guys were super helpful bringing the wheelbarrow of wood to me, which would have been difficult for me.
The river is beautiful, but you do have to go down a bit of an incline to get there. On the beach there are rafts, paddleboats, chairs, and across the river there is a ladder to climb up on the rocks.
The property was clean and quiet other than the occasional diesel truck going down the road.
- WWaseem H.Guide
Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
Beautiful views
Very quiet, beautiful views, amazing drive from VA. Multiple campsites and they all have beautiful views. I have T-Mobile and had signal only by the first campsite for some reason. I had no signal for almost two hours heading towards VA.
- AAlicia W.
Scout
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Great experience
The campground was pretty packed for much of the weekend, but it never got too loud. Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious. I was at site 2, which is on a slight incline, but it didn't matter too much because I camp in a teardrop so keeping it level isn't an issue. Wifi and Verizon cell were both strong. Easy access to the rail trail and close to the river. I'll definitely go back.
- Kim M.Scout
Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
Nice deep sites. Cokeley is W/E. Restrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on s
Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP(Cokeley or River Run) Call the park office directly. 304)643-2931.
GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills! Call the office! Park personnel said some GPS will bring campers up a bad gravel road!
Most of the sites are not shaded, ours had partial shade.
Will definitely return.
Wi-Fi worked!
- SSabrina B.Traveler
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Too many behemoths
Beautiful campground but all giant RVs with lights like a Walmart lot T night. Nice Nature Center with attentive rangers. We camp in a tear drop and will not camp here again.
Jeremiah S.Guide
Bulltown Campground — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area
Surviving Storm
We booked this trip last minute on Memorial Day weekend and literally took the last site reservable. The place was crowded and our corner was as crowded as anywhere. The people beside us had way too many cars that made it a little tough to back in. The 5 dudes standing around helped us navigate their vehicles but it was annoying. Later the guy brought us over some whiskey and beers, maybe as an unstated apology.
The CG itself was very family oriented and our site was a good size. We went swimming in lake two days and drove down to Flatwoods for some of the best ice cream you can find at The Spot (UFO and alien sighting location lol).
A huge storm rolled through with 40/50 mph winds. We had a little heads up thanks to buying a day of WiFi but most people were caught flat footed. We saw 30 plus awnings and canopies destroyed. Power went out for entire last day but we were fine. No rangers or park folks let us know anything but that was fine.
I’d recommend c1-c5 if you have kids.
- Jeremiah S.Guide
Stonewall Resort State Park Campground
Great Amenities
After years of tent camping, this was our first camping trip with camper our and two youngest kids. When we stayed it was cold outside but we had full hook up and were prepared.
We had nice view of the lodge. The lodge amenities are top notch with a heated pool that only costs a a daily charge to use on top of camping. The campsite itself was a little pricey with the only thing distinguishing the campground being lodge activities you have to pay for.
I’d recommend sites 1-5, 20, and 39.
- Jeremiah S.Guide
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Great Family Campground
We had a wonderful time. The Park is great and we have stayed at lodge 4 times before but this was first camping trip.
We stayed during historic heat wave but kept cool in the river, the pool, and with the ice cream store nearby. There wasn’t easy river access from the campground but we climbed down the hill with no problem and waded the stream for hours.
The property was very clean and family oriented. Nice spacing at our site in particular. I would also recommend sites 10, 11, 17, 19, 13, and 14.
Beth R.Legend
Flatwoods KOA
Ok overnight
Pros: 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup
Cons: Gravel sites Check-in at Days Inn Limited amenities (pools at Days Inn)
Michael H.TravelerCanaan Loop Road Dispersed
Great area for backcountry car camping /overlanding!
Loved camping here! We found a nice site in the pine trees! Perfect for 2 vehicles and 5 people hammock camping!
Kim S.Traveler
Audra State Park Campground
Beautiful campsites
It's a curvy small road to get there but it's well worth the drive. Beautiful campsites,some right on the river. Access to water that is icy cold but definitely fun to play in. The camp store is well stocked and the employees are friendly.
Danny M.Scout
Whittaker Campground
Cass,WV
Great location for Cass RR or start or end of the greenbrier river rail trail. Privately owned. Grassy sites, “mostly “ . We camped in our Van. 110/30 amp service at most sites. Many seasonal rental spaces. “Simple “ plywood shower and toilet house. (Mens side not so clean) hot water shower. $30/night with or without electricity. Tight sites, we camped mid week before the Memorial Day holiday.
- kkeri S.Traveler
Family Fishing N' Camping
AS OF 5/18/2024
This establishment does NOT offer tent sites anymore! 5/18/2024. I called to make a reservation and they said they do not do that anymore as of a few years ago.
- kkeri S.Traveler
Broken Wheel Campground
Family camping
I recently went tent camping with my two children and 2 dogs it was a wonderful experience! 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! Plenty of trash cans around and a nice park to play at. We tied our doggos between two trees and let them run. Firewood for sale. None to gather around not even sticks so be prepared for that. The tent camping sites arnt marked you kind of just go anywhere which was fine since we were the only ones there. We loved it!
J.B. S.ScoutBakers Run Campground — Elk River Wildlife Management Area
A True Campground Get Away
Great campground hosts!!!!!
Bakers Run is a great place to camp for families and people who can let go and stay off the grid for a few days. There little to no cell service available and having a boat to enjoy the lake is a must. Camping here for many years due to the location and ease of access for boaters. Getting to the campground can be nerve racking for those who do not like love the back roads of WV. Bakers Run is a great place to get away from it all. Bakers Run is well of the beaten path nestled along the shoreline of Sutton Lake, with that being said Bakers Run is a public Crops of Engineers small and uncommercialized campground. You will not find the following Wi-Fi, swimming pools, snack bars, game rooms, boat rentals, hiking or biking trails. There are two small stores off of campground property offering firewood, snacks, bait, ice, camping supplies and limited grocery items. To fully enjoy Sutton Lake a boat is a must. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10122583?tab=ratings
- JJulie C.Traveler
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Weekend Getaway
Great place to stay! We were at site 13, right on the water. Check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly! Plenty of ice and firewood at the store and a cute little gift shop. The site was mostly flat where we parked the camper and very close to the bathhouse. Plenty to do around the park - biking the rail trails, hiking, fishing, basketball, and a nice playground, to name a few! We definitely plan to make another trip there this year!!
- BBethany R.Scout
Kittie Wilson
Not too shabby
A small dark sky campground with cabins to rent as well. Water and electricity are on most sites. No dump station. Free fire wood for campers and each site has a grill and fire ring. Showers and flushing toilets are at the main building and the honor system is how they do business. 20 bucks a night! Nice people and great night time sky watching. Easy to get any size rig in. Plenty for the kids to do and great hiking trails. Ridge walkers are known to be in the area (Bigfoot) avoid making eye contact during breeding season.
- Kevin C.Ranger
Revelle’s River Resort
Beautiful Location
My family and I liked this campground a lot. We had a camp site that was right against the river with full hookups. This seemed to be a well laid out campground with sites for weekenders in maybe the best location right along the river and the seasonal campers spread out around. The camp store was nice with everything you need, and the staff and owners were friendly as well. We were there for a long weekend and all agreed we would go back.
Paige H.Traveler
Blackwater Falls State Park Campground
Winter camping at blackwater falls
Campsites are just the right size. Very level and nicely done. Sites have electric hookup a picnic table and a fire ring. Wood is available for purchase at the office when you come In. Bathhouse is located in the center of the campsites
- JJourdan B.Scout
Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
Absolutely gorgeous remote dispersed camping
25 Beautiful remote sites with Mountain View’s and lake overlook
Fred R.Ranger
Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground
2023 Final trip
First time here with great sights and plenty to do. Vast park and trails galore.
- Paige H.Traveler
Stonecoal Dispersed Camping Area
Fall 2023
Unfortunately the road is closed for upgrades until spring of 2024
- Paige H.Traveler
Dispersed camping at Mower Basin
Weekend stay
We drove In Thursday evening intending to go to stonecoal but the road was blocked off so we headed out to mowers basin and were lucky enough to snag this beautiful view. The few people we did encounter were friendly.
- CCraig B.Guide
Camp Creek State Park Campground
Awesome
Lots of elevation to summit and water to cool you off after exploring.
Guide to French Creek
Tent camping near French Creek, West Virginia offers a blend of serene nature and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.
Local Activities for Tent Campers
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife while hiking along the trails at Greenbrier River Trail MP 69.6, where you can also spot deer and other wildlife.
- Experience the tranquility of Little River Dispersed Campsites, perfect for fishing and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature.
- Explore the unique rock formations and trails near Bear Heaven Campground, which is close to the Bickel Knob fire tower for stunning views.
Tips for Tent Camping Near French Creek
- Pack a rain jacket and be prepared for wet conditions when camping along the Greenbrier River Trail MP 69.6, as the area is known for its lush environment.
- If you’re looking for a secluded experience, consider Little River Dispersed Campsites, where you can find beautiful spots right by the river.
- For a group camping experience, Gatewood Group offers spacious sites and is well-maintained, making it a great choice for larger gatherings.
Tent Campers Should Check Out Camp Ara
- Camp Ara provides a friendly atmosphere with amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, perfect for a comfortable stay.
- Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and activities such as canoeing and fishing at Camp Ara, which also features hiking and mountain biking trails.
- With its welcoming hosts and warm hospitality, Camp Ara is a fantastic spot for campers looking for a community feel during their outdoor adventures.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near French Creek, WV is Little River Dispersed Campsites with a 5-star rating from 6 reviews.
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