Cabin accommodations near Lake, West Virginia range from rustic single-room structures to multi-room units with modern amenities, scattered across state forests and private lands. Most cabin sites sit between 700-1,200 feet elevation in the Appalachian foothills, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak season. Winter visitors can access year-round cabins at select locations where road access remains maintained regardless of weather conditions.
What to do
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Chief Logan State Park offers an outdoor animal exhibit where visitors can see bears, bobcats and raptors for a $2 donation. According to Jennifer B., "The caretaker helped me get some nice photos of the bears by putting some honey and peanut butter on the fence around their enclosure. You won't have to pay a dime to see deer. I spotted dozens of does, bucks and fawns during my stay."
Water recreation access: Moxley Branch Campground at Beech Fork State Park centers activities around its lake. Fred L. notes, "The campsites are on a lovely lake...Rental kayaks and paddle boats are available, and a swimming pool and exercise course as well. If you choose a site on the water, ducks may well waddle into your camp looking for a handout."
Trail exploration: Twin Falls Resort State Park Campground maintains an extensive network of marked hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. Tiffany A. reports, "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. The Cliffside Trail is an absolute must!"
What campers like
Cabin privacy options: Almost Heaven Cabin Getaways provides more secluded accommodations away from main camping areas. At similar properties like Ole Henry's Camping Retreat, visitors appreciate cabin placement, as Andrew S. explains: "They also have cabins to rent on a back section of the property out of view of the tent and RV sites."
Historical structures: Cabwaylingo State Forest features historic log cabins built during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Jennifer B. describes, "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."
Lodge accommodations: Chief Logan also maintains a lodge with resort-style amenities separate from its cabin facilities. As Jennifer B. explains, "Chief Logan also has a really nice lodge and some new deluxe cabins about 2-miles from the main portion of this state park. The lodge has a restaurant and conference rooms, plus there's a modern recreational center nearby which includes a heated indoor swimming pool."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Many cabin facilities operate on limited schedules. Cabwaylingo State Forest cabins are available only from April through October, requiring advance planning for visits.
Price variations: Costs vary significantly based on season and accommodations type. Backwoods Camping & RV Park is known for lower rates. J A. notes it offers "reasonable prices" among its benefits, adding that they found "decent showers and bathrooms" despite the budget-friendly pricing.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies widely across the region. At Twin Falls, Tiffany A. cautions visitors about connectivity: "If you are scared of the dark, bring an abundance of lights; it gets daaarrrrkkkk, and deer are a lot scarier when you only see their glowing eyes reflected back." At Beech Fork, Stacey notes "Verizon does not work here but ATT does. There is wifi in the main campground at the boathouse but that is all."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Little Coal River Campground offers convenient access to nearby family attractions. Andrew S. notes, "This is across the main highway from the water ways water park. Others camp here to be close to the Hatfield McCoy ATV trail system."
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated children's play areas. Ole Henry's Camping Retreat features multiple play structures as Andrew S. describes: "The playground area has a nice swing set and a couple big wooden play structures. There is a drain pipe slides coming off one of the hillsides that is a kid favorite. They also have a little 55 gallon barrel train ride for little kids."
Swimming options: Many cabin locations include swimming facilities or water access. At Beech Fork, Josh F. explains, "If swimming in the lake isn't your thing then the beech fork pool is not even a min away, nice big pool with 2 diving boards and also a kiddie pool for the wee little ones."
Tips from RVers
Road access challenges: Cabin locations in mountainous areas can be difficult to reach with large vehicles. For Twin Falls, Austin-Tarra G. warns: "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."
Hookup limitations: Most cabin campgrounds offer limited RV hookups. At Huntington / Fox Fire KOA, Beth R. notes basics are covered with "50 amp hook-up, Water, Sewer" but cautions about "Gravel pad, Sites close together" as drawbacks.
Site selection matters: At Rifrafters Campground, Kevin A. explains, "There were several long term campers, sites were very small and close together. Fire ring and picnic table ended up under our awning. Water, electric and cable service and a few sites had sewer. Campground WiFi was weak at our site (#27)."
