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Deborah A.
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TravelerRifrafters Campground
Beautiful campground
We are here off season so there aren’t a lot of other campers but it is beautiful, quiet and very well kept.
Best Campgrounds near Saulsville, WV
State parks and forests surrounding Saulsville, West Virginia feature a diverse range of camping environments within the Appalachian Mountains. Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground, located about 15 miles northwest of Saulsville, provides year-round camping with electric hookups, showers, and accommodations for tents, RVs, and cabins. Camp Creek State Park's Mash Fork Campground, approximately 25 miles southeast, offers similar amenities with full hookup sites along a creek. The region also includes more primitive options in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, where free camping is available at sites like Grandview Sandbar and Army Camp. These locations provide varying levels of development, from basic tent sites with pit toilets to resort-style campgrounds with modern facilities.
Narrow, winding mountain roads throughout the area can present challenges for larger RVs and trailers, particularly at primitive sites. According to camper Gage W., "The camp is steps away from the Glade Creek Trail and the New River Gorge. The flowing Gorge can always be heard, the low rumble is peaceful at night." Weather conditions vary significantly by season, with potential for snow in winter months and heavy rainfall in spring that can affect river levels. Cell service is limited or nonexistent at many campgrounds, especially those in river valleys or remote areas. Reservations are recommended for state park campgrounds during peak summer months and fall foliage season, while National Park Service sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with 14-day stay limits.
Riverside camping locations receive consistently high ratings from visitors who appreciate the proximity to water recreation. The New River and its tributaries provide opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and swimming, though campers should exercise caution with river currents. As one reviewer noted, "It seems everyone in West Virginia seeks a riverfront spot to place their RV so they can enjoy fishing, tubing, boating, and rafting." Hiking trails connect many campgrounds to scenic overlooks and waterfalls, with Babcock State Park's grist mill being a popular photography destination. Campers report varying levels of privacy between sites, with some state park campgrounds having more open layouts while others offer more secluded options. Wildlife sightings are common, and night skies can be exceptionally dark due to minimal light pollution in this rural region.
Best Camping Sites Near Saulsville, West Virginia (102)
1. Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground
9 ReviewsSaulsville, WV2 milesWebsite+1 (304) 294-4000"There’s tons to do at this campsite from beautiful trails, to a golf course and they even had a resort at a different portion of the park as well."
"I chose this particular place because it was two hours away from family that we had not seen in a while. Coming from South MS, I had no idea how stunning WV would be."
2. Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park
16 ReviewsCamp Creek, WV20 milesWebsite+1 (304) 425-9481"This was a convienent campground right off the highway, easy to get to, small but has a few full hookup sites."
"Both CGs have a large creek running adjacent to the CG. Trout fishing was very popular though I didn’t catch any. They do restock this time of year."
3. Little Beaver State Park Campground
19 ReviewsDaniels, WV22 milesWebsite+1 (304) 763-2494$35 - $40 / night
"This CCC State Park is very picturesque and has several hiking trails and the man-made lake is small but offers plenty of recreation possibilities. I found the layout a little strange."
"This campground is situated in the woods, near Lake. Has a good WFI everywhere, very clean and quiet."
4. Lake Stephens Campground
5 ReviewsBeckley, WV14 milesWebsite+1 (304) 934-5323"The campsites are nice but a little close to each other. The facilities are excellent. The roads and views of the lake are beautiful. I recommend this campgrounds."
5. Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park
1 ReviewBeaver, WV9 milesWebsite+1 (304) 253-83416. Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
23 ReviewsPrince, WV27 milesWebsite+1 (304) 465-0508"New River, just outside of Prince, WV off Route 41 offers upclose and personal riverside camping."
"Through Traffic: Access to the boat ramp is through the campground. Though, traffic is minimal, folks on the way to the ramp and picnic area often drive pretty fast."
7. Hilltop Escape LLC
4 ReviewsHerndon, WV17 miles+1 (704) 798-4323"Rv sites are large and easy access to back into your site. Fire pits and picnic tables. Restaurant right next door. Cabin and camper rentals very well kept. Trails are literally out your front door."
"Right next to outlaws and Hatfield McCoys plus a terrific restaurant right there at camp. We LOVE Hilltop Escape and highly recommend for all ages!"
8. Glade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
20 ReviewsPrince, WV27 milesWebsite+1 (304) 465-0508"There is five drive-in sites and more walk-in sites on the edge of the camp. The drive-in sites filled and vacated several times throughout the weekend."
"the campsite is pretty far back into the gorge at the end of a dead end road, which inherently gives it a little bit of an advantage for those who wish to be not just off grid but away from"the madding"
9. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Campground
5 ReviewsBeckley, WV17 milesWebsite+1 (304) 256-1747"Small city RV park adjacent to the Coal Mine museum. Nothing fancy, but quiet, full hookups, paved sites with trees & lots of shade, picnic table, fire pit & grill."
10. Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
12 ReviewsPrince, WV25 milesWebsite+1 (304) 465-0508"I’ve spent over 150 days camping and hiking in West Virginia n the past four years and keep finding new, wonderful places to enjoy."
"Easy access to river, able to hear it from campsite. Very clean pit toilet bathroom. Road to access is single lane paved/gravel. Best for cars/vans, but did see some small pull behinds."
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Recent Reviews near Saulsville, WV
509 Reviews of 102 Saulsville Campgrounds
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ScoutWalnut Flats
Closed nov to April.
Drove here to find it closed.
- DDeborah A.Traveler
Four Fillies Lodge
Cabins with 3 RV sites
This is a lovely little cabin resort with 3 RV sites. We are here just 1 night enroute. It is beautiful and well maintained. I would definitely come back.
- KKerri B.Scout
Blue Jay Campground — Camp Creek State Park
Cozy
Nice even sites with firepits and picnic table. You're not super secluded and you will hear your neighbors. Overall a great place if you wanna just have a cozy night or two camping. Beautiful creek access too.
Janet R.
LegendThe Outpost at New River Gourge
Outpost with the mostest
This is a popular multi-level campround, from basic tent sites to cabins to really upscale glamping. The tent platforms or basic camper cabins are probably midling. The regular tent sites that you can drive in to are a bit crowded, but there are more secluded walk-in tent sites. The tent platforms are also walk-in but provide more space and shelter, which is nice as it did seem to rain a lot when we were there. The prices are all more than you would pay at a state or national park campground, but there is a lot going on here like concerts and other events, and a little of well kept amenities like bathrooms, and also equipment to rent to get out into the gorge. The Outpost is near the iconic gorge bridge as well as the Canyon Rim NPS visitor center which has a lot of good educational displays about the geology, geography and history of that part of the gorge, so the proximity is nice.
Overall the campground is a luxury set up for camping. I just reduced it by one stat because the price, the crowdedness, and the distance from the south end of the gorge where the Sandstone Falls and Sandstone Visitor. I do appreciate that they are dog friendly though!
- RRic M.
RangerGlade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Free, not dispersed, easy river access
the campsite is pretty far back into the gorge at the end of a dead end road, which inherently gives it a little bit of an advantage for those who wish to be not just off grid but away from"the madding crowd."
That said, I would not call this dispersed camping. Free, yes, and mighty fine camping considering it's free. But most of the sites are within sight of one another, and all are right next to the loop dirt road that circles the campground. So unless you are completely alone— not likely except in the dead of winter— how quiet the campground is depends on how quiet your neighbors are.
In that regard, I got pretty lucky, camping here in late November, which only two other groups — a couple and a group of friendly hunters — chose to brave, all of whom were courteous and reasonable regarding noise levels, and even friendly.
One thing to be aware of is that the proximity to the beautiful New River also means proximity to the active railroad on the opposite side of the river. I've heard it described by some as "rarely used" but that is not at all accurate; in the five days I was there, there were trains rolling through each day starting as early as 4:20 AM, with the last ones rolling through as late as 10 PM. Particularly when it was a freight train (rather than an Amtrak train), you FEEL the train coming about a minute before you hear it, and then you unavoidably hear it from any and every campsite on the grounds. The way you feel it before hearing it can be rather disturbing if you are from, say, California, where that rumbling feeling is usually an earthquake LOL. Those early morning freight trains felt very similar. So if you are a light sleeper, you might not want to camp here. OTOH, if you can acquire the mindset that it's a romantic sort of sound, a throwback to the early 1900s, you can come to enjoy the sound.
Also note: none of the campsites one can drive up to have a view of the river from the site— only the walk up campsites do, all of which have a STELLAR view of the river with easy access points for fishing or wading in. But the river is within easy walking distance of every campsite, like just a few hundred feet, or a few feet for the walk-in campsites.
Also very nice were the pit toilet restrooms. By"nice" I mean its maintenance; the park personnel do an awesome job of keeping them clean!
One more noteworthy thing is if you are there to hike or hunt, the campgrounds are perfectly suited for those who wish to hop on the Glade Creek Trail, which starts about 1/8 of a mile from the grounds. That trail is more than 10 miles out and back, and beautiful all the way!
- MMB A.Scout
Arrowhead Bike Farm
Perfect Jumping Off Spot
Purposefully came here in off season, stayed a week and used this location to hit all the area scenes and trails.
Great staff; friendly and helpful. We were able to adjust our spot because it was not crowded.
Clean facilities. Quiet and restful
The first two days it snowed. Simply stunning!
Noyb O.ScoutTrailhead ATV Resort
Nice people. Clean. Great price. Easy access to trails.
Absolutely wonderful stay! Brought our GD 24mav toyhauler with the talon to ride the Hatfield McCoy trails. I guess we got the deluxe rv spot, however the price didn't. The back ramp turns into a porch that looked out over a nice drop to a wide open view of the mountains with a crest of sunset. Having thier own gas station made easy go on the sxs. One day we did over 90 miles, of which 15 were on the road. Heard they now have a trail head that goes to Kentucky. If you like Windrock then it's worth looking here. We ride Florida, however it's great to enjoy all of America off road.
- Irene C.Traveler
Ace Adventure Resort
Everything in one place
Great place. The bathroom/showers were not great but I’m told they are updating those this summer. We came during Bridge Day but I would definitely come back in the summer.
Guide to Saulsville
Camping spots near Saulsville, West Virginia are situated in the rugged terrain of southeastern West Virginia, where elevations range from 1,500 to 3,200 feet throughout the region. The area experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Many campgrounds in this Appalachian region are situated along waterways, with the New River and its tributaries creating natural boundaries between campsites and providing natural white noise for overnight stays.
What to do
Hiking waterfall trails: Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground offers multiple waterfall-accessible trails of varying difficulty. According to Tom H., "Very well documented and marked hiking trails. Very cool pioneer house with garden and rescue animals and (at least during my time there) LOTS OF DEER!!!"
Water recreation: Lake Stephens Campground provides lake access with swimming and fishing opportunities. Mark K. notes, "The roads and views of the lake are beautiful. I recommend this campground."
Coal mining history: The region's industrial past is accessible through educational sites. As one visitor to Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Campground suggests, "Check out the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine...and while you're there, take a tour of the mine, museum, and associated villages (both a coal town and an earlier pioneer community)."
Off-road trail riding: Several campgrounds provide direct access to ATV trail systems. A visitor to Hilltop Escape LLC reports, "The campground is literally on several trails. Restaurant on-site. From breakfast to supper."
What campers like
Riverside campsites: Many campers appreciate direct water access. At Army Camp, one reviewer notes, "It's hard to beat a free campsite right on the river. I enjoyed evening river dips before bed."
Dark night skies: The rural location limits light pollution. According to Linda R. at Hilltop Escape, "The stars from the mountaintop at night are amazing."
Wildlife viewing: Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground receives high marks for animal sightings. Tiffany A. mentions, "This park has surprised us every single day. They have an abundance of trails with varying difficultly levels. We were here for almost a week and had the time only to get in about half of them."
Free camping options: Glade Creek Campground and other New River Gorge sites offer no-cost camping. As Dave V. states, "The price can't be beat-Free! Maximum length of stay is 14 days. There is definitely enough to see and do to fill 14 days!"
What you should know
Weather impacts: Rain events affect river campgrounds significantly. At Glade Creek, one camper observed, "During our visit, in early May, it had been and was still experiencing heavy rains and flooding."
Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds have minimal connectivity. Nicole M. notes at Mash Fork Campground, "No service for Verizon users... Sites have wifi but I could only get it to work 20% of the time."
Availability challenges: Competition for sites can be intense during peak seasons. A Lake Stephens visitor mentioned, "Hard to get a spot but if you do you will love it!"
Train noise: Some riverside campgrounds experience rail noise. One Grandview Sandbar visitor reports, "The really bad thing is that there is a train station directly across the river. And trains will and do pull through every couple of hours 24/7."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. A Lake Stephens reviewer mentions, "The common area in the middle has a playground, restroom/showers, vending machines and some field area to play."
Seasonal activities: Some parks organize regular community events. As one visitor notes, "They have regularly scheduled events like movie night, and they even host a 'trick-or-treat' event each year that attracts hundreds."
Wildlife education: Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park offers nature viewing opportunities. Dawn M. shared, "The falls are easily accessible and were beautiful even without an abundance of water. Very relaxing stay."
Trail difficulty awareness: Families should research trail ratings before hiking. Julie B. notes, "The hiking is difficult in some areas but spectacularly beautiful."
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Mountain roads present challenges for larger vehicles. Austin-Tarra G. advises, "Make sure your truck/vehicle towing is not underrated for what you're pulling as it is a lot of big uphill elevation and tons of windy roads and tight turns."
Site leveling: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. At Little Beaver State Park Campground, Adam and Suzanne B. observed, "Many sites looked like it may take some work to get level. We were in site 20 with a 23 ft TT and got level fairly easily but a longer rig may have difficulty in that site."
Dump station access: Alternative arrangements may be needed for sewage. One camper noted, "They do not have sewage hookups, so prepare accordingly."
Site selection strategy: Some campgrounds offer significantly different experiences based on site location. Chris T. from Twin Falls states, "Sites are reasonably spaced. Some are wooded, others are out in open."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Saulsville, WV?
What camping is available near Saulsville, WV?
According to TheDyrt.com, Saulsville, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 102 campgrounds and RV parks near Saulsville, WV and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Saulsville, WV?
Which is the most popular campground near Saulsville, WV?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Saulsville, WV is Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 9 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Saulsville, WV?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Saulsville, WV?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Saulsville, WV.
What parks are near Saulsville, WV?
What parks are near Saulsville, WV?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 26 parks near Saulsville, WV that allow camping, notably R.D. Bailey Lake and New River Gorge National River.
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