Best Campgrounds near Keyser, WV

Keyser, WV is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Keyser campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Keyser, WV. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Keyser, West Virginia (154)

    1. Middle Ridge Campground

    19 Reviews
    Romney, WV
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 822-8020

    "It is not near a main highway unless you call Route 50 through Romney a main highway. It is west of town up a curved mountain road. It is on the top area of "Middle Ridge" mountain. "

    "Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay."

    2. Savage River State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Grantsville, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 895-5759

    "This was a beautiful state forest, with two state parks sort of bordering it (Big Run & New Germany). The roads were all paved which was nice."

    "It was a good sized site with a nice fire circle. my favorite part was how private it was, each campsite was 50-100ft away from each other at least. Mine was probably 100yrds."

    3. Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake

    7 Reviews
    Kitzmiller, WV
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 355-2346

    $22 - $60 / night

    "General: Smallish (68 sites) campground near Jennings Randolph Lake, which is not directly accessible from the campground (you need to drive there)."

    "Drinking water right next to the site (37) as well as a trail to a restroom - I think there's a shower on the other loop/section. 

    $22 for a basic (non-electric) tent site."

    4. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Flintstone, MD
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 722-1480

    $23 - $29 / night

    "We stayed in cabin 170 in Fir loop and the site was incredibly spacious, heavily shaded, close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites."

    "Our friends were in the site next to us (17) which was also nice and there was a wide walking path between them. Family also stayed in one of the rental cabins (21)."

    5. New Germany State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Grantsville, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $117 / night

    "New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."

    "If you’re camping at sites 14-26, the walk may seem a bit long to use the john. The park has about 15 or so miles of trails."

    6. Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Mchenry, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-5563

    $21 - $65 / night

    "Camp site(Tent camping)

    Camp site was pretty small and close to each other. The forest where the camp site was situated was beautiful."

    "Lots of touristy things around the lake, then you drive by lots of vacation homes on the lakeshore and then you pull into the camp and you feel like you are miles away from all that stuff."

    7. CUMBERLAND MD. CAMPGROUNDS. 1 & 2

    19 Reviews
    Cumberland, MD
    19 miles
    +1 (301) 777-3472

    $35 / night

    "Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on."

    "Great stay at a well located spot. Beautiful and quiet. Don was very helpful with any request that we had. Would return again. Thanks Don."

    8. Big Run State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bloomington, MD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 895-5453

    $10 - $55 / night

    "The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds."

    "You have to know what you're getting here - there ARE campsites with amenities, near water and bathrooms, but not all of them have the amenities. "

    9. Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Oakland, MD
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-6938

    $22 - $33 / night

    "Camp ground was just a few minute drive away from the entrance to the trail. Trails were easy enough for kids.

    Camp site itself was nice and clean but felt a little too close to each other."

    "Thirdly, the campground was so close to the nature that we wanted to see. We went to see the falls and they were within walking distance from our campsite. Overall, it was an awesome place to camp."

    10. Barnum Whitewater Area

    2 Reviews
    Jennings Randolph Lake, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 788-5732

    $10 - $30 / night

    "Had my wedding 2022 at Jennings picnic area and then after that spent the whole weekend away from everyone and everything!"

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Recent Reviews near Keyser, WV

1020 Reviews of 154 Keyser Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Large wooded sites

    The owners are so friendly and personable. The sites are actually in a wooded area not just a big field. Each site has full hookups. We will definitely return.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Okay campground

    Okay campground. We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites. Large open grassy area. The camp host saw me walking my pups, and as I walked toward the trash can(near the bathroom) to throw away a pooped that I had picked up, she yelled across the green area from her site“no dogs in the bathrooms!” Kinda rude, but later she was friendly. Some okay hiking trails off the campground in a meadow.

  • Aileen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    Clean Campground in a Beautiful Park

    This is one of our favorite places. The park is beautiful, and so are the nearby Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Canaan Valley State Park.

    The campground is better suited to tents and small to medium size camping units. I think the person who designed it was not familiar with camping units other than tents. Loop 1-30 is one way going clockwise. Loop 31-65 is one way going counterclockwise. But in both loops, to have your door facing away from the street, you have to drive counterclockwise if your site is on the outside of the loop, and clockwise if your site is inside the loop.  In some sites, the electric pedestal is on the wrong side, so you'll have to use a long cord and take it under your unit to reach your electric hookup.

    There are two water fill stations, one at the camp store where you check in, and the other at a water fountain near the bathhouse in loop 31-65. They are supplied supplied with a green garden hose, not a white potable water hose, so we unscrewed the hose and used our own. The water tastes unusually good.

    The dump station is in a section of loop 31-65. You have to go the wrong way on a one way road to be close enough for your slinky to reach it. The non potable rinse water is across this road from the dump station and it has a white hose--beware--this is not the drinking water! You stretch this hose across the road to rinse your gray and black tanks and slinky.

    Some of the sites are not very level, and many of the pull thru sites share some driveway space with another pull thru site or a back in site. There are two pairs of sites that share a pull thru--OK for people traveling together, but otherwise a headache if you're arriving and leaving at different times.

    Once you have dealt with all this inconvenience and oddness, you'll find you're within walking distance of the falls, a small lake, hiking trails that go through beautiful forests with rhododendrons, hemlocks, spruce, and hardwoods. The camp store is limited, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. The nature center is one of the best I've ever visited, and park naturalists provide programs on weekends. There are kayak rentals in summer. The lake has a swimming beach, but you can pay to use the swimming pool at the lodge for better swimming. The lodge also has a huge lobby with a cabinet containing jigsaw puzzles. We worked on one on a rainy day when we didn't want to be outside. Davis and Thomas have some interesting shops and good restaurants.When you get back after a day of adventures, you'll find clean restrooms with hot showers that are actually hot. And the T-Mobile service was good enough for my husband to stream a movie while I sent photos to my family. The park was very busy for Labor Day weekend, but it was a family atmosphere and after dark, there were few lights and little noise.

  • Lee G.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Big Bend Campground

    Big Bend Campground…Definitely Worth the Experience

    Big Bend Campground is a beautiful place with a great family atmosphere. The campsites are large and accommodate RVs and/or multiple tents. The best part about this place is the nearly 360° lazy river tubing experience. This place has no cell service and you’ll have to travel along a 2 1/2 mile dirt road to finally get to the campground. The Camp Hosts were great and offered a lot of local information and tips. While this is a great location and provides memorable adventures, it would be great if the picnic tables and some of the fire rings could be updated as they’re nearing the end of their service life. However, this is simply a great place to unhook from the daily grind.

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Hidden Springs Campground

    Labor Day Weekend

    It was packed-all went smoothly. From check in, wood delivery, and parking.

  • M
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Perfect Site

    This was the perfect little site. Super friendly and accommodating, beautiful walking paths, great campsites. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Lindsay C.
    Aug. 28, 2025

    Little Fort Campground

    Nice secluded campsite

    There are 9 campsites, each with at least one fire ring, a tent pad and a picnic table, and there is a vault toilet in the middle. I arrive at 7:30pm on a Saturday in late August and thought I might be too late to get a spot but there were only two other groups there so I had my pick of most of the sites. 

    Overall it's a nice secluded spot, although I had a couple of complaints. The picnic tables at most of the sites had seen better days and I'm not sure if I would have wanted to sit at them if I had stayed at the site for any meals. Also, I could hear some cars drive by and some dogs barking while I was trying to sleep, which was a bit disruptive. Otherwise, I would recommend this campsite. 

    Note: this page says that Verizon has limited service but I have a Verizon prepaid plan and I had no service at all starting from about 20 minutes away from the site, so I wouldn't count on having any reception.

  • Lyle & Stephanie H.
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Middle Ridge Campground

    Private - Quiet - Great Hosts

    We really enjoyed our stay.   Quiet camping on top of a mountain.   Beautiful wooded views.  Hosts were amazing and plenty of space between campers.  All the spots are shaded.

  • scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Go a little further

    Decided to try it even though other review said private property- and seems they were correct but incorrect. Initially you do come to private land with several campsites and campers present. But if you go down the dirt road a little to the low water bridge you will find a wonderful site on the right with several fire pits. Or another 100 yards after bridge was another nice site on the left


Guide to Keyser

Camping near Keyser, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Ohiopyle State Park. One visitor mentioned, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Rafting: If you're up for some excitement, the nearby rivers are perfect for rafting. A camper shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohiopyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Blackwater Falls State Park, provide access to great fishing spots. One reviewer noted, "The Black Water Falls were also within walking distance and beautiful to see."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Rocky Gap State Park said, "The bathhouses are always clean and well stocked."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. One camper at Seneca Shadows mentioned, "The tent section is a giant meadow... Many of the sites have shade trees, and a few have shrubs for privacy."
  • Friendly staff: Campground hosts often receive praise for their helpfulness. A visitor at Five River Campground remarked, "The owners are amazing and so helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful time."

What you should know:

  • No hookups at some sites: Many campgrounds, like Matthews Arm Campground, do not offer electric or water hookups. A camper noted, "There is no electricity or hookups at Matthew’s Arm."
  • Crowded during peak times: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. One visitor at Laurel Hill State Park mentioned, "Even mid-week the campground was crowded."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets nearby. A camper at Green Ridge State Forest pointed out, "There’s also no market."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds and swimming areas. A family at Rocky Gap State Park enjoyed, "Near the beach there is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch."
  • Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a camp store. One camper at Laurel Hill State Park mentioned, "The campground has their own swim beach with a great playground."
  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A visitor at Coopers Rock State Forest said, "Beautiful campground with well spaced sites."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A camper at Blackwater Falls State Park noted, "We are in a camper van so hiking trails accessible by foot from the campground is a plus."
  • Look for full hookups: Some campgrounds, like Five River Campground, offer full hookups. A visitor said, "Full hook up sites were amazing."
  • Be prepared for tight spots: Some sites can be tricky to navigate. A reviewer at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Backing into some of the sites can be tricky with the angles and the ditches along the road."

Camping near Keyser, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful parks and friendly communities, it’s a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an RV park in Keyser with mountain views?

While Keyser itself has limited RV options with mountain views, nearby Canaan Valley Resort State Park Campground offers full-hookup RV sites surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. The campground provides shaded sites, reasonable rates, and access to countless outdoor activities across all seasons. Another excellent mountain view option is Gary's Family Campground, which features RV sites with gorgeous panoramic views of West Virginia's mountains, plus amenities like Wi-Fi, a game room, and a lodge with epic vistas for optimal stargazing.

Where can I find camping near Keyser?

Several excellent camping options exist near Keyser, WV. Barnum Whitewater Area offers primitive riverside camping closest to Keyser with boat access and basic amenities. For a quiet backwoods experience, Eagle Rock Campground provides affordable tent camping ($10/night) right along the river. Within driving distance, you'll also find Horseshoe Recreation Area, which offers spacious sites, clean bathroom facilities, and activities including hiking, tubing, swimming and fishing—perfect for family getaways in West Virginia's natural landscape.

What camping is available near Keyser, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Keyser, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 154 campgrounds and RV parks near Keyser, WV and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Keyser, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Keyser, WV is Middle Ridge Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 19 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Keyser, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Keyser, WV.

What parks are near Keyser, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 parks near Keyser, WV that allow camping, notably Jennings Randolph Lake and Youghiogheny River Lake.