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    Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping sites stretch along a peaceful creek with private, secluded spots perfect for camping with pets. Sites are spaced far apart to ensure privacy, with several areas offering direct creek access where dogs can splash and play. Each site typically features a fire ring, and pets are allowed throughout the camping area without breed restrictions. The primitive campsites require no reservation or permits and remain free for stays up to 14 days. Areas are spread out with some requiring a short walk-in while others allow parking directly at the campsite. Many campers report the sounds of the creek effectively block noise from neighboring sites, creating a peaceful environment even on busier weekends.

    Lower Glady Dispersed Campground and Revelle's River Resort also welcome pets with varying amenities. Lower Glady offers free primitive camping with basic toilet facilities while Revelle's provides full hookups, picnic tables, and riverfront sites where dogs can enjoy water access. The gravel road leading to Gandy Creek sites can get narrow in places but remains accessible for most vehicles. Hikers with dogs appreciate the numerous nearby trails including the Lafe Elza trail, located just a 5-minute drive from Gandy Creek campsites. Several campsites feature hidden waterfalls across the creek, providing natural water features dogs particularly enjoy. During hot summer months, the elevation and creek access make these areas comfortable for pets, though bringing sufficient water supplies remains essential as drinking water is not available at most dispersed sites.

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      1. Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping

      4.9(17)8mi from GladyRVs, Tents

      "The main reason I'm reluctant to give it five stars(I gave it 4) is because nearly all of its many campsites cannot be entered by vehicle; you have to park next to the dirt road that runs north-south through"

      "Some you walk-in a short distance but are rewarded with amazing sites on the creek, secluded and wooded. Other places you can camp in your vehicle or park at the site."

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      2. Spruce Knob Lake Campground

      4.5(17)12mi from Glady42 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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. "

      "The Spruce Knob Lake Campground offers extra-large camp sites with lots of shade and so much undergrowth I only saw my neighbors when I took a walk to check out the campground."

      from $15 - $32 / night

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      3. Seneca Shadows

      4.5(32)18mi from Glady81 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $17 - $65 / night

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      4. Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

      4.4(55)25mi from GladyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

      from $50 / night

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      5. Spruce Knob and Spruce Knob Observation Tower

      4.6(8)9mi from GladyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia and offers great views."

      "Spruce Knob is West Virginia's highest peak and on a clear day offers breathtaking 360 degree views from the Observation Tower.      https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mnf/recarea/?"

      6. Five River Campground

      5.0(27)21mi from GladyRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Exercise area for pets is huge. Within five minutes a local grocery store. I love this campground and hope to return for the blue grass festival next year."

      "Lots of happy, courteous kids and well-behaved dogs on leashes. Our pups loved it, especially swimming! We appreciated the poop bags and trash cans convos fly located around the campground."

      from $15 / night

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      7. Lower Glady Dispersed Campground

      4.5(10)13mi from Glady

      "There is a trailhead on forest rd 162 with miles of hiking with a hand full of trails to choose. We arrived around 4PM on a Sunday. Plenty of sites to choose from. Was about half full."

      "simply would not like it all, but might be ideal for your purposes, such as two or three areas where there is essentially a big field with a short loop road with maybe half a dozen campsites right next to"

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      8. Revelle’s River Resort

      4.8(5)8mi from GladyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Restaurant, Shavers Saloon, was walking distance and had full bar with good food. Service there was great. Bathrooms were older but very clean. Plenty of hot water."

      "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."

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      9. Audra State Park Campground

      4.7(33)25mi from GladyRVs, 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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      10. Little River Dispersed Campsites

      5.0(6)13mi from GladyTents

      "My husband and I stayed her for one night with our dog! We arrived around 6pm on a Friday evening."

      "Very very quiet location. You can collect fallen material for fires, and we marched off into the woodlands for a little hike."

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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.

    • 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

    • tThe Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 27, 2022

      Eagle Rock Campground

      It's cheap and scenic

      Stayed one night in a tent right next to the river. It is what it is, a West Virginia backwoods campground. $10 will get ya a nights stay. Like previously said drop your money in a slot and enjoy the river. Nothing special or pretty just a cool little spot to lay your head

    • 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.

    • Alex M.
      Aug. 11, 2022

      Seneca Shadows

      Idyllic

      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.

      The front section of Seneca Shadows isn't all that interesting. There are standard sites here with gravel pads, water, and electricity, good for trailers and RVs. The sites are of an average size and have plenty of shade and privacy.

      There is also a large tent-only section at the back of the campground. This is where I stayed, and this is what made Seneca Shadows memorable. The tent section is a giant meadow with picnic tables and tent pads arranged around the edges. There is also a picnic shelter here. Parking is adjacent; expect to carry your gear a few hundred feet. Many of the sites have shade trees, and a few have shrubs for privacy, but nearly all have an incredible view of Seneca Rocks, a magnificent geological feature.

      There are vault toilets located close to the tent section, but these didn't smell great so I avoided them. There are real bathrooms with flushing toilets, running water, and showers located just up the road. These were nice and clean when I visited.

      I intend to return someday for a closer look at Seneca Rocks. This place is a destination, not just a stopover.

    • 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 Glady

    The Monongahela National Forest surrounds Glady, West Virginia, with elevations ranging from 2,000 to nearly 5,000 feet above sea level. This region experiences temperatures typically 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby lowlands due to the mountain terrain. Dispersed camping opportunities throughout the area offer primitive sites with varying levels of accessibility depending on seasonal conditions and vehicle type.

    What to do

    Fishing access points: At Five River Campground, campers can enjoy direct river access for trout and smallmouth bass. "The river is fantastic and holds trout and smallmouth for those that like to fish," notes a visitor who found the location ideal for combining camping with angling.

    Hiking trail networks: Trails at Spruce Knob Lake Campground connect to numerous backcountry routes. One hiker mentioned, "It is an easy drive to many of the local trout streams such as the Gandy, the Glady and Shavers Fork. Many hiking opportunities with excellent birding especially in spring or fall during migration."

    Winter stargazing: The lack of light pollution creates exceptional night sky viewing opportunities when weather permits. "Spruce Knob Lake was a great spot for Milky Way star gazing," reports a visitor who appreciated the dark sky conditions during their stay.

    What campers like

    Creek swimming spots: Summer visitors appreciate the deeper swimming holes formed along creek beds. At Little River Dispersed Campsites, one camper shared, "When you park and walk down to the river, if you turn right, there's a beach area about 50 yards down that offers a great spot to take a dip!"

    Secluded camping areas: The separation between sites creates a sense of privacy even during busier periods. "Little river has about 15 campsites along Little River Road. Most are decent, but a few are absolutely gorgeous," reports a camper who found the locations ideal for solitude.

    Wildlife encounters: The forest surrounding Glady supports diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. However, proper food storage is essential, as one camper warned: "We were charged by an extremely aggressive black bear, fortunately with plenty of noise and shouting and slowly backing away we avoided further conflict! But, it was very very close to the site we had our tent!"

    What you should know

    Weather variability: Mountain elevations cause significant temperature fluctuations, especially in transitional seasons. A camper at Spruce Knob and Spruce Knob Observation Tower advised, "If you visit in the fall bring long sleeves because it is windy and quite a few degrees cooler then down below."

    Road conditions: Access roads to dispersed camping areas require careful navigation. "About 7+ miles in from the town of Durbin on a dirt road (not sure how that would go in an RV but easy in a small vehicle)," reported one visitor describing the route to Little River Dispersed Campsites.

    Cell service limitations: Most areas have minimal to no connectivity. "Download your maps before you come, because there's no cell service and you'll truly get away," advised one camper, highlighting the importance of advance preparation.

    Water sources: Bring sufficient water or filtration equipment for dispersed sites. While creeks run through many camping areas, one visitor noted, "There's a creek running on the side of the camp, so with a water filter and enough food, you could spend many days here."

    Tips for camping with families

    Pet-friendly camping options: Lower Glady Dispersed Campground welcomes pets without restrictions. "Nice camp sites, and good fishing," notes one visitor who enjoyed the pet-friendly environment for a complete family experience.

    Established fire rings: Most sites feature permanent fire rings suitable for cooking and evening gatherings. "The campsites are boarded by boulders. The toilet was one of the cleanest I have seen. Most sites have good shade while still open to the sky," reported a family who appreciated the well-maintained facilities.

    Arrival timing: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "We tried to get a spot this weekend and arrived around 430pm on Friday. Every single spot was taken with many people who look like they have been set up there all summer," cautioned one visitor about arrival timing.

    Tips from RVers

    RV site selection: Revelle's River Resort offers dedicated RV spaces with full hookups along the riverfront. "My family and I liked this campground a lot. We had a camp site that was right against the river with full hookups," shared one RV camper who appreciated the site placement.

    Turning radius requirements: Large rigs face challenges on forest roads with tight turns. "There is a very sharp turn if you come in from the south on Sully Road, which seems to be the primary way to get there. My Subaru Forester didn't have any issues, but if you're driving an RV or have a trailer, you may have a struggle," advised one visitor regarding access to Lower Glady.

    Hookup availability: Revelle's River Resort provides complete services for extended stays. "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," noted an RVer who found the arrangement practical for various camping styles.

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