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    Pappy's Creekside Camp welcomes pets with spacious camping areas that accommodate tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping options. East Fork Campground also permits pets throughout its facilities, offering electric hookups and a picnic table at each site. At Beech Fork State Park's Lower Bowen area, campers and their dogs can enjoy lakeside sites with clean, well-maintained bathrooms that are serviced daily. Ole Henry's Camping Retreat provides a pet-friendly environment where cats and a pony also reside on the property, creating a unique animal-friendly atmosphere. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times, though specific leash length requirements vary. The bathhouse facilities at several campgrounds receive regular cleaning, making them some of the best available at public campgrounds in the region.

    Huntington/Fox Fire KOA offers year-round pet-friendly camping with full hookups, showers, and both tent and RV sites for travelers with dogs. The surrounding area features multiple water access points where dogs can cool off, including East Lynn's small, child-friendly beach area and Beech Fork Lake. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground provides spacious, well-separated sites that accommodate pets, with access to hiking paths suitable for dog walking. During summer months, campers should be aware of ticks at Cabwaylingo State Forest and other heavily wooded campgrounds when hiking with dogs. Local wildlife considerations include keeping pets secured at night. Several campgrounds feature gravel pads that help keep pets cleaner during wet weather, though heavy rains can cause partial flooding at locations like Spruce Creek Campground in Cabwaylingo State Forest.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Kiahsville (57)

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      1. East Fork (WV)

      4.3(4)0mi from Kiahsville168 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $35 - $50 / night

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      2. Pappy's Creekside Camp

      3.8(5)8mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Campground is located right next to the East Lynn outlaw trails. The owner and staff very friendly and even set us up with a local group to show us around."

      "We ride with the WV Outlaws and they take you on awesome trail and creek rides!! Kids love the creeks on hot days they have so much fun!! "

      from $20 - $50 / night

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      3. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground

      4.4(16)19mi from Kiahsville47 sitesRVs, Tents

      "In my opinion the best sites are the boat in tent camping sites down the hill by the lake. The sites also run along a gravel rode that can be used to hike in."

      "It's been a few years since I've visited Yatesville Lake State Park Campgrounds but it used to be a staple of my summer. The campsites are a LONG distance from each other."

      from $20 - $32 / night

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      4. Cabwaylingo State Forest

      4.0(2)8mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Here's another tip from the superintendent: If you pull up next to the satellite dish by the bathhouse, there's Internet service with no pass code."

      "The campground is small, tucked into a side hollow just off the main road through the State Forest with tiny Spruce Creek flowing right through it.  "

      from $15 - $75 / night

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      5. Beach Fork Lake Lower Bowen

      4.8(5)15mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "You can get a spot right next to the lake. Now the bad... Not much at the camp store. Verizon service is non-existent. The WiFi only works when you get within a few feet of the office."

      "The lake was lower but it was still nice. The bath houses were impressively clean. They have a nice Park Head quarters with a general store that has grocery items, firewood, and cool souvenirs."

      6. Old Orchard Campground — Beech Fork State Park

      3.6(5)15mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The good... peaceful, nice lake with some spots next to the lake. The bad... not much of a camp store, the wifi is horrible, no Verizon service."

      "Same lake but a bit of a drive to get to each other. At the campground side there is a pool. During the evening hours they offered kid friends activities like slip and slid."

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      7. Falls Campground

      4.4(9)20mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The sites are nice and most have direct access to the creek and beach area. Privately owned so not ruled to death like some state park campgrounds."

      "There's a dollar general at the entrance."

      from $37 - $72 / night

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      8. Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

      3.8(20)25mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly."

      "This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!"

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      9. Ole Henry's Camping retreat

      5.0(1)15mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The creek nearby offers up a good, safe swimming hole for all the kids and adults. Giovanni's pizza restaurant on site has wifi.  This campground is located out in God's country. "

      from $20 / night

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      10. Chief Logan State Park Campground

      4.4(7)22mi from KiahsvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "No water or electricity at the primitive campground, but you’re within walking distance of the main bathhouse which was nice and clean during my stay.   "

      "There was creek nearby and walking paths all over. We went over to the lodge and was able to swim in the pool and hot tub as part of the price of our campsite."

      from $16 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Kiahsville, WV

    346 Reviews of 57 Kiahsville Campgrounds

    • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 14, 2020

      Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

      Party Central

      We enjoyed our stay at Huntington/Fox Fire KOA! This is a holiday KOA that offers more amenities for vacationers. It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly.

      The staff is wonderful, they obviously care very much about their jobs and we enjoyed talking to them. They keep the property very clean which is saying a lot because it’s a very busy park. Each day we watched the park nearly empty and by sundown it was mostly full again. On the weekends it was full to capacity, and it’s occupants were out enjoying their time!

      There is: great cellular for TMobile and AT&T, laundry, dog walk area, storage, cabins, a store, a swimming pond, small beach area, and some sites have fire pits. The picnic tables were pretty dated.

      The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works.

    • Cheryl T.
      Apr. 1, 2025

      Robert Newlon Airpark RV Park Huntington, WV

      Nice campground train tracks directly next to it

      The campground is small. Has a nice dog park. Pickle ball courts Cafe Sky diving right here. The Ohio river is visible. The only real problem comes with the train tracks right here. The trains are close and do blow their whistle for crossing by the office.

    • William I.
      Jun. 11, 2019

      Moxley Branch Campground — Beech Fork State Park

      Looking for a great getaway with lots of stuff to do?

      Go to Beech Fork! I’ve been camping here with my family for close to ten years now and we always have a blast. I’ve stayed in primitive sites and RV sites and you can’t really go wrong with either (my review will be 4 stars until I check out the cabins)! Whether you’re looking to spend some time on the lake, fish, hike, bike, or even learn a thing or two about West Virginia history, Beech Fork will typically have you covered. The park stays clean and the staff are pretty good people as well!

    • Todd C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 11, 2023

      Ashland Huntington West Campground

      Nice Campground Close to Interstate

      KOA Review

      The campground it’s self is very clean and taken care of. We were there in early March with winter temps. The staff was extremely nice and helpful, bath house and laundry was clean. The water at our site was inoperable and they offered to move us without me even having to ask which was nice. The site could be maintained better ours had lots of tire ruts and fire pit could have been better for the price. Overall it’s a good campground with amenities in great shape. A good little dog park that was extremely clean, putt putt, and more. I would come back again in the off season just cause we like camping with less crowds.

    • Jacqueline H.
      Jul. 8, 2021

      Oasis Point RV Resort & Adventure Lake

      Very peaceful

      Quiet spot next to an industrial area. Nice view of man-made lake with a number of fishing huts for catch-and-release fishing. Pets allowed leashed, with no tie-outs permitted. Helpful owner who escorted us to our campsite with full service hookups but no picnic table or fire ring (some sites had tables). We had a peaceful overnight stay.

    • m
      Apr. 6, 2022

      Saint Albans Roadside Park

      Decent for passing through

      Spent one night here, easy to pull in to and plenty of light overnight. Directly across from a grocery store, pet store, and auto supply store so great resupply stop! And free electric! Clean playground also.

    • Tahnee M.
      Apr. 4, 2021

      Valley Breeze RV Campground

      Very cozy/clean RV & camper site

      The folks that run this RV park are very nice and obviously have a lot of pride in their place. Valley Breezy is very well kept and clean. Good amenities- electric/sewer/water hookup. Pets allowed (on-leash).

    • Jennifer B.
      Aug. 28, 2019

      Cabwaylingo State Forest

      Coal Country Culture at a Historic State Park

      Cabwaylingo is off the beaten path, but definitely worth a visit! It's one of the oldest WV state parks, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Described as a"hidden gem" on the state website, I was the only camper in the entire 8,200-acre property on a warm Sunday afternoon. Sad this beautiful state forest is so underutilized. 

      Cabwaylingo sits on a portion of four different counties, namely: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mingo, which helps explain the origin of the exotic-sounding name. The forest has two campgrounds, lots of picnic shelters, 100-capacity bunkhouses with a huge kitchen, plus some gorgeous historic cabins which now have A/C. The outdoor pool is closed due to a lack of funding, but there's swimming hole in the nearby creek which is also used for baptisms by local churches. 

      The stonework in this park is amazing, especially the superintendent's residence which was built by Italian stone masons. It's located across the street from the park headquarters, so be sure and check it out. 

      I pulled into the Spruce Creek Campground which appeared nicely maintained, but there was no campground host, no other campers, and the bathhouses were locked, so I wasn't sure if it was open for use. I found out from the superintendent the next morning that it's difficult to keep a campground host because it's an unpaid position. He said I could have pulled in and picked one of 11 spots, then the night watchman would have shown up to check me in and unlock the bathrooms. Good to know, if you're just passing through with no reservation like I was. Here's another tip from the superintendent: If you pull up next to the satellite dish by the bathhouse, there's Internet service with no pass code.

      I ended up driving to the Tick Ridge primitive campground which lived up to its name. Again, no host and no campers, so this isolated campground tends to attract partying locals and ATV riders who use the nearby county road. The bathhouse here is permanently closed due to a dried up well, so the only facilities are the ancient pit toilets. I was surprised that I had phone service high on the hill, thanks to an AT&T tower on a nearby ridge. I wouldn't camp here again, but I might make the 2-mile drive to checkout the old Tick Ridge Fire Tower built by the CCC in 1935. I'm bummed I didn't know about it and missed it during my stay. 

      The drive to Cabwaylingo State Forest is half the adventure. You'll be motoring through the heart of southern West Virginia's coal country where you'll cross several single-lane bridges and pass through at least one historic tunnel chiseled out of the surrounding rock. 

      You'll see the economic impact of the decline of the coal industry with many businesses shuttered, so best to stock up on groceries and gas before you get too far off the beaten path where there's often no phone or Internet service. 

      I stopped for gas at the Dingess Service Center where locals can pull-up and pump fuel, but you'll have to go inside and leave your credit card before the manager will turn the vintage pump on. I bought a cold caffeinated beverage and visited with some local residents about their favorite pastimes, the coal industry, and the poor job market that's causing their young people to flee. Everyone was super-friendly after I explained I was reviewing Cabwaylingo in an attempt to encourage more tourism.

      The Dingess Service Center is located near the infamous Dingess Tunnel which is a former train tunnel, nearly a mile-long, stained with the bloody history of train wrecks and purported deaths of foreign laborers killed by locals. Whatever the truth is, the 60's-era conversion to a single-lane road for cars still makes for a nail-biting drive. They were paving the roadway when I came through, so the tunnel was closed, but I did drive through a similar, but much shorter, tunnel which runs between Dingess and Breeden. 

      There are lots of churches along the access road to Cabwaylingo, including a couple of Old Regular Baptist Churches, found almost exclusively in remote areas of Appalachia. This denomination does not use musical instruments so they have a song leader who chants a line of the hymn, with the congregation repeating a more elaborate version. It's a mournful-sounding form of worship called"line-out hymnody" which dates back to the 1700's. There are a few samples on YouTube which sound like remnants of some ancient Celtic church service.

    Guide to Kiahsville

    Camping opportunities near Kiahsville, West Virginia center around the East Fork of Twelvepole Creek and nearby lakes. The region sits at elevations between 600-1,200 feet with moderately humid summers and cold winters. Fall camping remains popular through late October when foliage colors peak and temperatures drop to the 50s during daytime.

    What to do

    Creek exploration: Pappy's Creekside Camp offers direct access to water activities. Kids and adults enjoy cooling off in the creek during hot summer days. "Kids love the creeks on hot days they have so much fun!! We definitely would recommend Pappy's to everyone looking for an awesome camping / cabin experience," notes TrailMom.

    Trail riding: Access extensive ATV trail networks from several campgrounds. East Lynn outlaw trails connect directly to some camping areas. "The owner and staff very friendly and even set us up with a local group to show us around," mentions one Pappy's camper.

    Fishing options: East Fork Campground provides multiple fishing access points. The campground sits near both creek and lake fishing opportunities. One visitor notes, "Not a lot to do unless you have a boat, but it's a scenic area."

    What campers like

    Community atmosphere: Holiday weekends feature special events at several campgrounds. Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations include additional activities. "The Memorial Day celebration pig roast with live music and even a huge fireworks display were amazing," reports Pooch about their stay at Pappy's Creekside Camp.

    Site spacing: Yatesville Lake State Park Campground receives praise for its layout. "One of my favorite Ky state campgrounds. Plenty of space between campsites," notes Cathi. Another camper adds, "On top of the hill there is camper sites with full hook ups which is actually quite spacious and spaced out from other sites compared to other campgrounds."

    Bathroom facilities: Clean bathhouses represent a key feature for many campers. Beech Fork State Park receives consistent praise for maintenance. "The bath houses were impressively clean. They have a nice Park Head quarters with a general store that has grocery items, firewood, and cool souvenirs," reports Beth F.

    What you should know

    Weather considerations: Heavy rainfall affects some campgrounds more than others. Low-lying areas can experience partial flooding during storms. "Heavy rains can cause the creek to partially flood the campground and the moderate rains we experienced turned some of the sites into a soggy mess," reports Jeffrey A. about Cabwaylingo State Forest.

    Connectivity varies widely between locations: Cell service ranges from none to full coverage depending on campground location. "Verizon service is non-existent. The WiFi only works when you get within a few feet of the office," notes Jerry S. about Beech Fork.

    Trail access and conditions: Most campgrounds connect to local trails, but maintenance levels differ. "Both trails we went on weren't maintained well but the area was pretty," mentions a visitor to Chief Logan State Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Kid-friendly water features: Falls Campground offers natural water play areas. A small waterfall provides recreation for children. "The waterfall is fun to slide down," mentions Ashley P. Another visitor adds, "If you want a place for your kids to play and ride bikes, this is it."

    Playground options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Kiahsville maintain play areas. Ole Henry's has multiple play structures for different ages. "The playground area has a nice swing set and a couple big wooden play structures. There is blain drain pipe slides coming off one of the hillsides that is a kid favorite," notes Andrew S.

    Family activities: Old Orchard Campground organizes special events for children. Evening activities help keep kids entertained. "During the evening hours they offered kid friends activities like slip and slide," reports a visitor.

    Tips from RVers

    Site levelness: Report variations in pad quality across campgrounds. Graveled sites provide better stability during wet weather. "Site #1 is a paved, level pull-through that easily accommodated our 21' campervan, and that site has electric and water hookups," notes Jeffrey A. about Cabwaylingo's Spruce Creek area.

    Hookup configurations: Some campgrounds have unusual utility setups. Fox Fire KOA uses shared hookup pedestals between sites. "The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works," explains Laura H.

    Road conditions: Access roads to some pet-friendly campgrounds near Kiahsville require caution. "Great campground. Terrible access road," summarizes John S. about one location, highlighting a common concern when traveling with larger rigs.

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