Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg, WV is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Lewisburg is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Lewisburg, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lewisburg, West Virginia (99)

    1. Greenbrier State Forest

    10 Reviews
    Caldwell, WV
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 536-1944

    $45 / night

    "The bathrooms are centrally located. There are only two showers, so we had to wait a couple times to get a shower, but it wasn't a big deal."

    "Greenbrier West Virginia State Forest campground - very nice, but limited amenities. Electric-only hookups, and no dump station on site. Water is available a short distance from the campsites."

    2. Greenbrier River Campground

    8 Reviews
    Lewisburg, WV
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 445-2203

    $7 - $45 / night

    "Right next to river. A bit noisy since the RV sites are next to the road & railway is across from river. Pet friendly & nice size bundles of firewood for $10."

    "It was close (less than 15 minutes) to Lewisburg and to the Greenbrier River Trailhead in Caldwell. There were no walking paths or bike paths in the campground which was my only issue."

    4. CB Ranch

    1 Review
    Lewisburg, WV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 445-6168

    $30 - $60 / night

    5. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 9.5 Primitive Campsite (Between Keister and Hopper, WV)

    1 Review
    White Sulphur Springs, WV
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 799-4087

    "Traveling West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail from it's Northern Terminus at Cass Railroad, Stumptown to it's Southern Terminus in North Caldwell has created a thirst that can only be slaked by multiple"

    6. Summer Wind RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Sandstone, WV
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 560-6392

    $30 - $35 / night

    "Just a wonderful small RV park in rural West Virginia. We needed to stay overnight and Ann was terrific in finding us a spot to stay in. Great hospitality and reasonable prices for the spots."

    "This campground has views of the West Virginia mountains and overlooks a cow pasture. So much fun to stay at."

    7. Moncove Lake State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Paint Bank, WV
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 772-3450

    $40 / night

    "Moncove Lake is a State Park in West Virginia right over the Virginia border and about 40 mins from Lewisburg in Gap Mills, WV. "

    "Great family friendly camper and tent sites overlooking Moncove Lake. Electric hookups and water spickets available. Fishing and swimming and hiking trails."

    8. Bolar Mountain Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    Hot Springs, VA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 279-4144

    $16 - $85 / night

    "I stayed on campground 1 on a lake side site with access to the lake, the views from my tent were breathtaking! The campground is clean, it has shower and flushable toilets."

    "You can fish in the lake right from your campsite. We caught a couple of huge catfish!"

    9. River Ridge Campground

    2 Reviews
    Hinton, WV
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 890-4338

    $45 - $50 / night

    "Everyone around us were other families and made for a great atmosphere. Quiet hours were well respected and it was always very clean. We can’t wait to come back!"

    10. Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 28.5 Primitive Campsite

    1 Review
    Hillsboro, WV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 799-4087

    "(Between Rorer and Renick, WV)**

    **Bikepacking West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail is a delightfully peaceful adventure!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lewisburg, WV

668 Reviews of 99 Lewisburg Campgrounds


  • Katie M.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Moncove Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful Lake Camping

    Moncove Lake is a State Park in West Virginia right over the Virginia border and about 40 mins from Lewisburg in Gap Mills, WV.  This park is off the beaten path, so be prepared to drive a ways on country roads to get there.

    It is a small park, but so beautiful and scenic. There are two campground loops here, one is for electric sites and one is for non-electric. The non-electric site where we stayed are large and spacious wooded sites, some more shaded than others. They come with all the basic amenities of fire pit, picnic table etc. All campsites are walking distance to the lake and they will deliver firewood to your campsite.  The bathrooms are in desperate need an update and a good cleaning.

    The lake is so gorgeous! We brought our canoe and were able to row around the whole lake. They also offer kayak, boat and paddle boat rentals. There is a nice playground for the kids and some great hiking trails. There is a pool here (you have to pay to get in- it's not included if you're camping). Bring cash if you want to swim in the pool. There is no ATM at the campground and the closest town is like 40 mins away. 

    There is no cell or internet service here so we were really able to unwind and relax! Summer camping in the WV mountains is one of my favorite things. No bugs, cool nights, and beautiful views!

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite

    All you need for a great time, nothing more and nothing less!

    Greenbrier River Trail Milepost 63.8 Primitive Campsite, Located between Clover Lick and Clawson, WV (south of Sharp's Tunnel)

    The Greenbrier River Trail is one of the most beautiful and often most remote trail I have had the privilege of bikepacking. If you aren't familiar with camping in West Virginia, you are in for a treat. The WV State Park system is fantastic and the State Park employees take incredible pride in keeping all their parks beautifully maintained despite poor budgets to work with. 

    GRT MP 63.8 Primitive Campsite is close to 17 miles south of the Cass Railroad Station. Trail conditions were wonderful, typical Railroad ballast, crushed gravel...at times it was wide like they recently removed the track, and other sections grass has grown down the middle to make it two track. All flat with a gentle one percent downhill grade from Stumptown to North Caldwell. Frankly, it wasn't discernible...but I'll take it.

    Wildlife and songbirds were abundant and as shocked to see you as you were them. Oftentimes, the deer would run the trail ahead of you for 200 yards before cutting off onto their sidetrail.

    The trail itself is recorded at differing lengths depending on what you read, but we started at MP 80…at Cass Railroad Station...traveling south to North Caldwell.

    PROS:

    • Free camping(First come, first served) 
    • Newer Adirondock Style Shelter 
    • Newer Large/Clean/Stocked Pit Latrine 
    • Raised Tent pad(pea gravel) 
    • Cold well water- Hand pump 
    • Metal Fire Ring 
    • No Cell Service 

    CONS: 

    • No Cell Service 

    NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS: 

    • Cass Railroad Station 
    • Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort 
    • Seneca Forest (**Thorny Mountain Fire Tower)
    • Seneca Rocks
    •  Spruce Knob(WV Highest Elevation) 
    • Green Bank Observatory 
    • The Greenbrier Resort

    *Note in the video, I initially thought the steel containers were bear proof storage, but I was incorrect and they are bear proof trash receptacles. 

    This is bear country, so we kept all our food items and toiletries in a bear cannister during our trip. We did not experience any encounters or sightings, but fellow cyclists traveling in the same direction, observed a juvenile bear during the day along the trail.

    In fact, WV has an abundant wildlife population and it is evident along the Greenbrier River Trail, which set this trail apart from other bikepacking trails I've traveled.

    You will see in a couple photos that a certain slithering resident was unwilling to give up his claim on this Adirondack Shelter, we attempted to dissuade him, we even gently relocated him, but he was neither afraid of our presence nor was he about to pass up a roof over his head. So we acquiesced and moved to the raised tent pad 100' down the trail. He was a very curious character.

    In June, you can anticipate random, short afternoon or evening cloudbursts...but they can be gully-washers. Nights were cool and most mornings I wore a long-sleeve Merino shirt.

    Riding and camping along the picture-perfect Greenbrier River offers fantastic views and opportunities to cool off...bring your swimwear.

  • Katie M.
    Oct. 2, 2020

    Greenbrier State Forest

    Awesome camping

    This is a pretty simple, straightforward campground in Greenbrier State Forest. Semi-private campsites with water and electric. They are very large sites and have lots of trees. The bathrooms are centrally located. There are only two showers, so we had to wait a couple times to get a shower, but it wasn't a big deal. There is a heated pool at the campground but we didn't see it open in the four days we were there. It is so beautiful! We really enjoyed our time here!

    Love the location of this park, it is close to so much fun stuff to do in West Virginia! The nearby town of Lewisburg is very cute and has a great coffee and taco joint!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2021

    Bull Falls Campground — Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area

    Peace & Serenity Here @ Bull Falls Campground

    You’ve struck gold here at Bull Falls Campground if you’re looking to get away from it all, discover solitude in the heart of West Virginia’s lush, verdant nature garden of Eden. Bull Falls Campground in the Bluestone Wildlife Management Area is along the western banks of the New River, far flung from all of the other nearby campgrounds you’ll find sprinkled up and down and around this river basin. 

    This is a fantastic spot for you to bring all your water toys from snorkeling and innertubes to fishing, kayaking and anything else that you want to submerge in this slow moving, tranquil snake-like river. At this campground, there’s about 20 sites or so – very small and not crowded and is open to tent campers as well as campers, trailers and even RV’s.  Campfires and pets are both allowed and there’s plenty of picnic tables.

    Nearby there’s about 4-5 really great hiking trails. Insider’s tip? Right off campsite#14, there’s a great opening that will take you down one of the longer hiking trails, which after about 1 mile or so you’ll come to a small little inlet, perfect for inflating an innertube and floating in isolation with your Bluetooth speaker playing some nice jazz with plenty of coozie-hugging beers from your floating cooler. Also, there’s some really great bird watching in these parts, so bring your binoculars.

    Happy Camping!

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 12, 2020

    Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite

    A Welcomed Reststop along the Trail

    Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite, Watoga, WV

    West Virginia's **Greenbrier River Trail  (GRT) **stretches from its Northern Terminus at the Cass Railroad Station, Stumptown 78-80 miles (depending on what resource you read) to it's Southern Terminus in North Caldwell. The Greenbrier River Trail is a Rails-to-Trails initiative, so being a former track bed, the surface is predominantly ballast, though there are some black-topped areas. Some locations of the trail that either see more sunlight or less traffic have seen grass overtake the trail to form a "two-track" or at times a mown grass trail. Most parts drain well and easy to navigate, while some heavily wooded areas adjacent to rocky cliffs see more puddling and thus muddier...but all navigable. 

    Because of it's relative remoteness and light traffic, wildlife flourishes along the GRT. This is bear country so I would recommend utilizing a bear bag or bear canister for your food and toiletries. I used a BearVault BV500 that I strapped to the Salsa EXP Anything Cradle attached to my handlebars...worked great. Eliminated concerns about losing food items and attracting Yogi and Boo-Boo. A Father/Daughter duo trailing us observed a juvenile bear not far off the trail mid-day. But bears aside, raccoons, chipmunks and other rodents can wreak havoc on panniers or backpacks containing food and fragrant toiletries. 

    At the time of our visit there were 15 Primitive or Rustic Campsites along the Greenbrier River Trail. Each person traveling the Greenbrier River Trail will determine which primitive campsite they prefer for a night's rest. 

    All the primitive campsites positioned along the Greenbrier River Trail (GRT) are free, first-come, first-served. Note that some offer more amenities than others, so those will likely be the sought after locations.

    Traveling West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail is a highlight whatever mode of travel permitted, whether on foot, horseback, bicycling or even paddlecraft...no motorized vehicles are permited. The Greenbrier River Trail was chosen by Backpacker Magazine as one of the top ten best hikes in the U.S. of A. That's quite the billing to live up to.

    I will add that we chose to bikepack the GRT, so I felt we did not stop at all the available sites, cascades, waterfalls, bridges, etc purely because we were a little spread out and by the time you past by a special site, the others were too far down the trail. While I absolutely loved our entire GRT trip...had I been on foot...more exploring would have taken place.

    PROS:

    • Raised fine gravel tent pad
    • Nice, clean, maintained and stocked pit latrine
    • Picnic table
    • Metal fire ring
    • Metal Bear-proof trash receptacle
    • No cell service

    CONS:

    • No water pump
    • No cell service
    • Tent pad located very close to elevated trail

    NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Town of Marlinton
    • Watoga State Park
    • Greenbrier Resort
    • Snowshoe Mountain Resort
    • Cass Railroad
    • Seneca State Forest
    • Seneca Rocks
    • Spruce Knob (WV highest elevation)
    • The Wild Bean Cafe and Thunderbird Taco (Lewisburg)  (Suggestion: Order the Guacadilla!...thank me later)

    The GRT Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite does not offer a well water, so fill up before you get there. Although, if you utilize a filter, you can draw water from the river or the tributary down the trail several hundred feet. Even though Mile Post 49.3 tent pad is directly alongside the trail, traffic is so light that it is really a non-issue. There is not a large clearing and with dense vegetation...pack your bug juice.

    This is West Virginia, so even in populated areas cell service can be spotty...but on the trail, I would not count on it. This is both a blessing and a curse. However, for safety purposes, I do carry a Garmin InReach Explorer + in case of emergencies.

    The GRT Mile Post 49.3 Primitive Campsite makes for a great overnighter from either Marlinton or a nice out-and-back from Cass Railroad from the north or from North Caldwell from the South...eliminating the need for a shuttle.

    Final Thoughts: Whether you chose to spend the night at Mile Post 49.3 or not, is not the point...all the primitive campsites along the Greenbrier River Trail are great choices...the point is, mark your calendars, plan this trip and travel West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail!

  • Amber A.
    Jul. 3, 2016

    Summersville Lake Shelters

    No camping here...

    This lake is lovely but there is no where to camp. Lots of big pavilions to rent. See nearby Battle Run Campground. https://thedyrt.com/west-virginia-camping/west-virginia-battle-run

  • Joseph F.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Summer Wind RV Park

    Wonderful Little RV Park

    Just a wonderful small RV park in rural West Virginia. We needed to stay overnight and Ann was terrific in finding us a spot to stay in. Great hospitality and reasonable prices for the spots. Absolutely gorgeous views across the pastures and hills. As we were leaving in the morning Ann mentioned we should come down the road to her little shop in the adjacent lot to the RV park. It was a Saturday and we were just driving another 4 hours so we stopped down there. Cute little shop, fresh strawberry jam canned. It was almost lunch so we (Me, wife, and our five kids) had pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and soda pop. Some of the best pulled pork and slaw I've had! Can't speak highly enough of this little RV park

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 6, 2020

    Greenbrier River Trail Mile Post 9.5 Primitive Campsite (Between Keister and Hopper, WV)

    Easy Access, Great River Location

    GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL MILE POST 9.5 PRIMITIVE CAMPSITE, KEISTER, WV

    Greenbrier River Trail Primitive Campsite at Mile Post 9.5 is close enough to North Caldwell, WV…the GBT Southern Terminus…that you could make a quick journey north from the parking area for an exceptional night of camping.

    Traveling West Virginia's Greenbrier River Trail from it's Northern Terminus at Cass Railroad, Stumptown to it's Southern Terminus in North Caldwell has created a thirst that can only be slaked by multiple future returns. What a fantastic trail!

    The Shelter is so new its not even noted on any but the newest Trail Map. It appears that individuals or families have either constructed or donated for the construction of both shelters and several protected bench areas. The Dale McCutcheon Shelter was so clean and comfortable, it's hard to call this primitive camping. Note: All campsites on the Greenbrier River Trail are first come-first served…no reservations. Backstory on McCutcheon Shelter: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/greenbrier-county/new-shelters-built-along-greenbrier-river-trail/

    PROS:

    • Adirondock Style Shelter (New)
    • Raised Tent pads
    • Picnic Tables
    • Metal Fire Rings
    • Large, clean Pit Latrine
    • Hand pump well water
    • Metal Bear Proof Trash Receptacle
    • Free
    • No Cell Service
    • Great Swimming Rock Trail South

    CONS:

    • No Cell Service
    • Hand pump well water was inoperable during our late June 2020 visit

    NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS:

    • The Greenbrier Resort
    • The Wild Bean - Lewisburg (restaurant)
    • Seneca Forest/State Park
    • Snowshoe Mountain Resort
    • Cass Railroad
    • Spruce Knob
    • Seneca Rocks

    In late June 2020, weather along The Greenbrier River Trail was cooler, with late afternoon/early evening rain showers. Only the last day did we enjoy warmer weather with blue skies. Which made the allure of a nearby swimming rock a great temptation. Several mall cascades lined the West side of the trail, which is ordinarily the side cut from the mountain for the railway. 

    With a few short miles until the journey ends at the Southern Terminus…we slowed our paced and stopped more frequently to enjoy all the sights and sounds.  

    Trail conditions got soft and muddy after the previous night's deluge through the more heavily wooded areas, once the trail was exposed to constant sun, it dried quickly. Blow-down did slow us down a few times. Interesting note: This campsite area is a relocation of one destroyed by the heavy rains and buried by landslide of 2016. The Greenbrier Trail itself travels between the Greenbrier River and was, in many places, hewn from the mountainside. It is these areas where heavy rains soften the soil and old growth trees dislodge and cause trail blockages and/or mudslides. Oftentimes, when bicycling, one keeps his eyes forward to the trail/road in front of them…but if you gaze around you on this trail…there is much to see all around and often above!

    Overall, it is a must-do…and I can't wait to ride the Greenbrier River Trail again!

  • Cynthia K.
    Jun. 24, 2025

    Pipestem Resort State Park Campground

    all right

    Pipestem Resort State Park Southern West Virginia. 

    We spent 4 nights here. Used this park as a base camp for New River Gorge NP. There's many other State Parks we visited too.

     This park has a LOT of razzle dazzle. A zip line, a golf course, no pool but a splash pad. They also have a tram that's closed right now for refurbishing.

     A lake with fishing & boating. You can rent a boat.

     The Nature Center is nice. The typical stuffed animals. You're not allowed to pet the bear!! 

     Lots of trails. A horse barn. A large "lodge" & cabins for rent. 

    There's 82 sites in the campground. 

    1- 31 have full hookup.

     32- 49 electric only.

     50- 82 water& electric 

    Sites 1-4 are handicapped sites. 

    We were in site 1 by the bathrooms/ showers.

     There are pretty good sites, but watch the site descriptions for the incline. 

    The water/electric sites surround a large field. These sites tend to be sunny.

     1- 49 are in the woods. The sites seem small, but the perimeter sites face the woods. 

    44 is a large site, but the incline is severe, so appropriate for Class B or tents.

    I didn't like site 5 at all. It sits right as the road curves down a hill. 

    The showers/bathrooms were very much on the lower spectrum of state park clean. It looked like they had been remodeled fairly recently, but not cleaned often. The campground doesn't seem to generate the same attention as the rest of the park. There's no DNR presence, no one driving through the campground. We rarely saw any employees checking the bathrooms.

     I would probably not stay here again since we won't be coming this way for a long time.


Guide to Lewisburg

Discover the joy of camping with your furry friends near Lewisburg, West Virginia, where several campgrounds welcome pets and offer a range of amenities and activities.

Pet owners like the amenities available for their furry companions

  • At Greenbrier State Forest, pets are allowed, and the campground features electric hookups and well-maintained facilities.
  • Greenbrier River Campground offers spacious sites with full amenities, making it a comfortable choice for pet owners.
  • Summer Wind RV Park is a hidden gem with pet-friendly policies and stunning views, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

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