Best Cabin Camping near Grafton, WV
Tygart Lake State Park Campground features cabins situated near the lakeshore within a wooded setting. These recently remodeled cabin accommodations include water and electricity, with most providing basic kitchen amenities for meal preparation. The cabins are arranged to maximize lake views while maintaining privacy between units. Chestnut Ridge Park and Campground offers similar cabin rentals with essential furnishings and access to shared bathhouse facilities with showers and flush toilets. Camp Ara provides more rustic cabin options with simpler amenities but excellent proximity to hiking trails. "The cabins at Tygart Lake were gorgeously remodeled," noted one visitor who appreciated the modern updates in a natural setting.
Reservations are typically required for cabin accommodations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Tygart Lake State Park's cabins remain open year-round, unlike the standard campground which closes during winter. Most cabin locations maintain pet-friendly policies with additional cleaning fees, though Camp Ara restricts pets from their cabin facilities. Family Fishing N' Camping offers cabin rentals with convenient access to fishing areas but no longer provides tent camping options. Stonewall Resort State Park Campground, though slightly further from Grafton, provides more luxurious cabin accommodations with greater amenities. According to one review, "We would love to come back and check out the cabins after seeing how well-maintained the park is."
Most cabins provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Basic kitchenware including pots, pans, dishes, and utensils is typically available at Tygart Lake and Chestnut Ridge cabins, while more primitive cabins may only offer minimal cooking equipment. The Tygart Lake State Park campground maintains a small camp store where visitors can purchase ice, firewood, and essential camping supplies including "some toiletries and other essentials like condiments and s'mores supplies." Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring all necessary provisions, as grocery options near some locations can be limited. Refrigerators are standard in the fully-equipped cabins but may not be available in more rustic accommodations.
