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Chief Logan State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its 26 level RV sites with water and electricity, as well as the large open field for primitive tent camping. The staff at Backwoods Camping & RV Park proves especially welcoming to campers with dogs, maintaining clean facilities while offering flexibility on arrival times and tent placement in grassy areas. Both campgrounds feature fire pits, picnic tables, and access to showers and restrooms where campers and their pets can enjoy quiet evenings. The camping area at Chief Logan connects directly to numerous hiking trails suitable for dog walking, with campers noting the private sites make it easier to manage pets away from neighbors. No specific breed restrictions apply at these campgrounds, though standard leash rules are enforced.
Cabwaylingo State Forest provides additional pet-friendly options with two distinct campgrounds - Spruce Creek and Tick Ridge. Sites remain consistently level and well-maintained despite occasional wet conditions following rain at Spruce Creek. Multi-use trails run directly through the campgrounds, allowing convenient access for daily pet exercise without driving elsewhere. East Fork campground sits near a small beach area that proves popular with families and dogs during summer months. Travelers note the beautiful scenery throughout these areas makes for enjoyable walks with pets, though wildlife sightings mean owners should keep dogs properly secured, especially with numerous deer regularly spotted throughout Chief Logan State Park. Campgrounds generally remain quiet, providing a peaceful environment for campers with pets who might be sensitive to noise.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Lenore (43)
1. Chief Logan State Park Campground
"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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"The staff are very easy to work with - they will sell and chop the wood you need, let you put your tent in any of the open grass areas around the lot and they are flexible on arrival."
from $10 - $160 / night
Check Availability3. Cabwaylingo State Forest
"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
Check Availability4. Jenny Wiley State Park Campground
"The park’s along the lake and has hiking, birding, a restaurant, and a nice surprise: an open air theatre with shows outside all summer."
"I lived in the Dewey Lake-JWSP area with family members, until 2002. Currently, I live about 10-15 minutes away from JWSP and visit the park at least once a month, depending on the weather."
from $35 - $45 / night
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from $35 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground
"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 $24 - $36 / night
Check Availability7. German Bridge - Dewey Lake
"this campsite is not for the new camper, very limited on the nicer things at a campsite. but easy access to the lake. And great view"
"There is a lake nearby, and most of the other campers were boating or horseback riding. Showers and bathrooms."
8. Pappy's Creekside Camp
"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
Check Availability9. Breaks Interstate Park Campground
"We camped here for 3 nights with our dogs. Our site was in the B loop and had no water or electricity. It was surrounded by a lot of trees, so it had shade."
"This is just an amazing park, full of history, great trails, friendly staff (with the exception of the manager at the Lodge!!) The climb up the mountain to get here is worth it."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability10. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground
"We tent camped at one of the hike-in (it's a well maintained gravel path) sites at PLSP, #33. This is the first site on your way in."
"Very clean campground, the marina is great and easy access to the lake. We kayak and it was great being that close to the lake and the campsites have plenty of room."
from $25 - $45 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Huntington, WV
- 2 hrs from Beckley, WV
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lenore, WV
278 Reviews of 43 Lenore Campgrounds
Laura H.
LegendHuntington / 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.
GuideRobert 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.Scout
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.
RangerAshland 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.ScoutOasis 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.
- mmike
TravelerSaint 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.
Jennifer B.LegendCabwaylingo 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.
Susan & Kevin W.LegendHuntington / Fox Fire KOA
Dirty
Pros: entrance/check-in area is very cute and welcoming, staff is extremely nice and accommodating. Cons: dirty, dumpsters were overflowing and the whole place smelled like a dump station, cats wandering around, our pull-thru site was unlevel and a mud pit, horrible road noise. Would never stay here again.
Guide to Lenore
Campgrounds near Lenore, West Virginia offer convenient access to Dewey Lake and several state parks throughout the surrounding hills of Appalachia. The region sits within the Appalachian Plateau, characterized by steep ridges and narrow valleys with elevations ranging from 600-1,200 feet. Summers typically reach the upper 80s with high humidity, while winter temperatures often drop below freezing, making April through October the primary camping season for most facilities.
What to do
Water activities at East Fork: Located on East Lynn Lake, East Fork campground features a small beach area that's particularly good for families. "I haven't camped here yet but I love their beach area. It's small and easy to keep track of small children. The scenery is beautiful as well," notes Andrea R. Sites at East Fork include water and electric hookups, with prices averaging $22-30 per night depending on amenities.
Explore the Jenny Wiley Theatre: Jenny Wiley State Park hosts an outdoor summer theater program. "The park is kind of famous for having elk, which are common out west, but we didn't get to see any. If you have horses there are trails but AFAIK the park doesn't let you hire them," explains Kim B. Performances typically run mid-June through early August, with tickets ranging from $12-20 per person.
Golf at Yatesville Lake: Yatesville Lake State Park offers an 18-hole golf course alongside its camping facilities. "This state park offers you 3 [islands], along with great views, beautiful scenery and 18 holes of golf, swimming and hiking options," mentions Lisa S. Green fees run approximately $25-40 per round depending on the day of the week and season.
What campers like
Private camping spots: Chief Logan State Park earns praise for its spacious sites. "Private sites," notes Joey B. in his review. Another camper, Jeremiah S., mentions, "Our site was full hook up and very level. There was creek nearby and walking paths all over." The campground features 26 RV sites with hookups and a large open field for primitive camping.
Well-spaced campsites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing at Paintsville Lake State Park Campground. "The sites are spacious and level. The surrounding hills and lake are gorgeous," writes Kim H. Another camper adds, "Very clean campground, the marina is great and easy access to the lake. We kayak and it was great being that close to the lake and the campsites have plenty of room."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Breaks Interstate Park lets visitors observe local fauna. "White tail deer are frequent, and very tame. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained," notes Carol J. The park spans the Virginia-Kentucky border and offers hiking trails with sweeping views of the canyon nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the South."
What you should know
Varying lake conditions: Jenny Wiley State Park receives mixed reviews about water quality. "Be warned, the lake is gross. People using house boats are known to dump waste directly into the lake. If you don't plan on diving in and would rather just fish and hike, make time to take a trip here," cautions Carrie J. Water conditions can vary by season with better quality typically in spring.
Limited services in remote areas: Cabwaylingo State Forest requires preparation due to its remote location. "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," advises Jennifer B. The nearest full grocery store is approximately 20 miles away.
Weather impacts: Rain affects camping conditions at Cabwaylingo's Spruce Creek Campground. "Be advised: 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," warns Jeffrey A. Sites near creeks are particularly vulnerable after heavy precipitation.
Tips for camping with families
Small beach for children: Families appreciate East Fork's manageable swimming area. "I love their beach area. It's small and easy to keep track of small children," notes Andrea R. The beach typically opens from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with no lifeguard on duty.
Playground facilities: Paintsville Lake State Park offers recreation for children. "The campground has many full hookup sites. I checked out the bath house: it's the cleanest I've ever seen! Laundry facilities are available. There is a playground for children," reports Kim H. The playground is centrally located within the campground loop.
Wildlife education: Chief Logan State Park provides opportunities to observe local animals. "There's a small wildlife center where you can see bears, bobcats and raptors in enclosures for a $2.00 donation," mentions Jennifer B. This makes an educational outing for children during the day before returning to your dog friendly campground near Lenore.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: When seeking pet-friendly RV campgrounds near Lenore, check site conditions first. "Our site was full hook up and very level," reports Jeremiah S. about Chief Logan State Park. This contrasts with Breaks Interstate Park where one visitor advised, "Very scenic place!! We spent 6 nights here, hiked & biked a lot. Off season, so some of the amenities were closed. The campground itself isn't really all that great, prepare for some levelling."
Hookup placement considerations: At Jenny Wiley State Park, RV utilities have unusual positioning. "Older campground but quit and peaceful. Not much to do. No WiFi no tv reception. Campsites are set up were the water hookups at in front of your camper. Bring long water hose," warns Frances F. RVers should pack extension hoses at least 25 feet in length.
Dump station availability: Check facilities before arriving at dog-friendly RV parks. Yatesville Lake features full-service sites, as one camper notes: "This is our favorite campground, it's small, quiet, very clean and site are not crammed together." The campground has 27 sites with electric and water, plus a sanitary station for RVs located near the campground entrance.
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