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Trout Pond Recreation Area campground allows pets across its diverse camping options, including drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in sites. Located near Lost River, West Virginia, this federal recreation area features pet-friendly tent and RV camping with access to hiking trails surrounding the pond and Rockcliff Lake. The campground maintains clean facilities with hot water showers, though bathhouses are described as "rustic" in condition. Crystal clear water at both the pond and lake provides excellent fishing opportunities, with the pond being an active sinkhole adding geological interest. The nearby beach area offers swimming access where dogs can cool off on hot days. The water clarity is remarkable, with campers noting the presence of freshwater jellyfish during certain seasons.
Multiple hiking options provide exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners, including the Rockcliff Lake trail which loops around the water with relatively level terrain despite some rocky sections. The Lina Constable Overlook trail, though steep in places, rewards with stunning mountain views worth the climb with a leashed dog. Campers should prepare for limited cell service in this remote area, making the recently installed pay phone a valuable emergency resource. Travelers with larger RVs should consider releasing water supply before navigating the steep inclines leading to the campground, as locals recommend. Firewood is available for purchase from vendors situated just before the campground turn-off, with fair prices reported by regular visitors. The campground closes completely from December 21 to May 1, with entrance gates locked during the off-season.
"Stayed here with three other girls and my dog- it was a great spot! Nice and close to some great trails for our evening walk, and nothing beats staying Inside the NP!"
"This was a great campground location to many, many National Park Trails. Our stay was during the last week of September. We met up with family who live in the area and got 3 sites hugging the AT."
from $30 - $75 / night
Check Availability"There is Rockcliff lake and small beach area, an overlook (Lina Constable Overlook) to hike to right off the camp loop but it’s 1 mile steep incline at times but worth every step. Gorgeous!"
"The area closes completely (entrance gate is locked) from Dec 21 - May 1. The site was super clean and well maintained. Lots of hiking trails and a very easy one that loops around the Rockcliff Lake."
from $25 - $105 / night
Check Availability"We spent 2 nights at Creekside Campground in Edinburg, VA on our way to West Virginia—- and found a real gem. We paid$50/night for Back-in Creekview FHU Site#20."
"I gave this campground 5 stars because it is super convenient to I81, the staff is wonderful, my tent spot was right on the creek, the bathrooms are immaculate with hot water showers, and they allow dogs"
from $26 - $47 / night
Check Availability"July 10-19, 2020 As my wife and I were discussing my review, I asked her what could we point to to take away from a 5-star rating. Neither of us could think of a single thing."
"We stayed close to the catch & release pond and felt as though we had a lot of privacy despite the spots being right next to each other."
from $45 - $249 / night
Check Availability"Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character."
"Convenient to the highway and easy to get to. Sites are well spaced. Hookups were well positioned. Walking trail starts at the campground. WiFi worked pretty well. Overall a great KOA."
"Tons of trails great for families with dogs or those wanting to get out and hike. The campsite featured some of the best bathroom/ shower houses, they were super clean and well maintained."
"We used 2 lantern posts for dog lead and it was hard to find shade. It was a short walk to water and felt fantastic in the July heat. You couldn’t pay me to sleep here in a tent in July."
from $27 - $427 / night
Check Availability"Pets are allowed. The South Branch Potomac River winds around the campground, so bring rafts, tubes, or kayaks to float on. There is also a rope swing around the corner you can hike or float to."
"Forest, West Virginia."
from $27 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There’s a small bathroom attached to back of camp store nearby. Then the larger bathhouse down the way. The RV sites were flat, clean, in an open area. We will, for sure, be back."
"Across the street is a large lake. The bath house was clean and nice. There is a swimming pool and playground. Close by is the Lost River General Store with cafe and gift shop."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"I stayed here for a single night while I was exploring West Virginia, but I wish I had stayed longer. This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds I've ever seen."
"West Virginia is packed with some of the best hiking, climbing, rafting, biking, canyons, mountains, rivers, valleys, and forests in the U.S...and the beauty is few people take advantage of it."
from $17 - $65 / night
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TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
GuideBeautiful views. Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.
The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
ScoutWe recently stayed for a long weekend at the Outlanders campground after we received a referral from a friend and could not have been more happy with our stay. The RV sites at this campground are very spaced out, you have a lot of room to each side of your RV. The park and facilities were very clean. They have a playground for the kids, fishing ponds, cabins, pet friendly with a dog park and they are located right along the Shenandoah river. You can go tubing on the river but need to provide your own tubes. The ride down the river from one end of the park to the other is around 30 minutes. Also for all of the people attached to the internet like us we were able to have plenty of cell signal to hotspot and get internet.
RangerThis campground is the highest in West Virginia, it has a total of 65 campsites 30 of which are electric and 35 are non-electric. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, most of the campsites are open and have little privacy from neighbors. No tent pads, but no more than two tents permitted (but may be charged for the second tent). It has a bath house with hot showers, flush toilets, and coin laundry. There is a dumping station. Reservations can be made by phone or at campground registration but is otherwise first come-first serve. Pets are permitted. The sites are $25 a night.
The park has tons of hiking trails to choose from and two viewable waterfalls. There is a lake that is open to swimming, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts are in the vicinity as well. Fishing is a large draw as well to this area, both catch and release and catch and keep permitted on the Blackwater River.
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
LegendCampground Review: Canaan Valley State Park and Resort, Davis, West Virginia
The Canaan Valley State Park and Resort is situated in a very popular outdoor activity area...for every season. Winter brings copious snowfall and the skiing here draws thousands...downhill and XC. The summer sees backpackers, hikers, mountain bikers, gravel grinders, car-campers and RVers. Not only do you have hiking trails here on the State Park location...you can drive up to the nearby Dolly Sods Wilderness Area for camping, day-hikes or multi-day backcountry trips; Blackwater Falls (10 miles north) offers memorable falls, great hikes with long gorge views (Lindy Point a favorite). Even Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob are only 30 minutes or so away. Possibilities are endless in this neck of the woods. This very weekend was to be the Mountainbike Festival, but due to Covid-19, well you know the rest of that story. The Abe Run Trail was a pleasant trail leaving from the campground.
The campground portion is not expansive but 34 sites are situated in three small loops (see photo of campground map). Primitive tent sites don't have water or electric and parking is roadside but you are within 100 yards of the "Comfort Station." The three "tent only" sites have only been around for a couple years...but sites 1 and 2 are in a nice grassy area away from the RV loop 2. Always verify current rates, but June 18, 2020...mid $30's nightly for nonresidents (WV residents get 30% off). Primitive tent sites were $17 a night.
The Resort Lodge, Golf course, swimming pool and a covered ice skating rink (obviously the last three mentioned being seasonal) were further up the windy park roadway. (See rates on park website).
The campground "Comfort Station," is a restroom/shower/laundry and soda machine building. The gender specific restroom/shower rooms each have two wooden stalled modern facility stools, two shower stalls (men's are separated by a shower curtain, women's by a wall); a separate unisex ADA restroom/shower sits adjacent to the men's and appears newer.
The grounds are well-maintained and manicured as are all WV State Parks. Trails are scattered throughout the park. some are foot traffic only, others permit bicycles. The Back Hollow Trail was predominantly a mown grass trail but occasional wooded sections were rocky two-track. This is Wet Virginia, so expect to experience rain and bring foul weather gear in the summer months. I have mastered the fine art of campsite tarping due to West Virginia camping. It also still gets chilly in these mountains during the early summer months.
Deer meander through the primitive tent sites with their fawns each morning and evening. A kid's playground is situated beside (separated by a field) primitive tent sites 1 & 2.
We spent three days in June and experienced afternoon rain showers daily, but arranged our hikes and bikes around them.
TravelerStayed here for two weeks in early March. Newly renovated campground with a lot of amenities. Very helpful staff. The campground is a lot of money upgrading services, capabilities, and extra activities (St Patrick's Day parade and dinner). While we were there they added street signage (very helpful) and installed a Bocce Ball field. Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards. Our only complaint was that the sewage connection was slightly higher than the black tank outlet on our Airstream. The majority of camp sites are very close together, and the sites closer to the highway experience highway noise.
TravelerWe stayed here for 3 nights. Perfect campground with everything you need. Bathrooms are very clean. Ice, propane, and other items are available on site at the store. Halloween was in full effect including a haunted walk. Sites are spacious and have natural stone in ground fire pits instead of rusted metal rims which adds character. Dog park, pool, and plenty of games are available on site. Harrisonburg is down the road if you to need to stop in town.
GuideUsually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds. We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. Checking in was easy, with the keys and map at the office. Park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great. Wonderful way to start coming out of quarantine. Great hiking nearby.
Camping options near Mathias, West Virginia feature diverse terrain with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 feet above sea level. The region sits within the Monongahela National Forest watershed, characterized by limestone geology and crystal-clear waterways. Winter closures typically run from late December through April, with many facilities locked and inaccessible during the off-season.
Hiking trails for dogs: Big Bend Campground offers pet-friendly hiking options with mountain views. "This place is not just a big pond where you can fish but also it has tons of cool hikes all around it," notes Jonny D.
Tubing with pets: At Big Bend Campground, the river creates a natural lazy river loop around the campground. "A natural lazy river surrounds the campground and is a great location for fishing and river activities... The entire loop took a little over an hour to complete, then a 2 minute walk, and start again," shares Jon C.
Rockclimbing access: Seneca Shadows provides easy access to climbing routes. "You can just roll in, set up & hit the most amazing trails!! Wonderful view of Seneca Rocks. We did a little climbing & bouldering over the weekend," says Chris E.
Cave exploration: Endless Caverns offers guided tours with educational components. "The cavern tour (discounted for guests at the RV park) was lovely. Marked well, lighted, relaxed. Our tour guide, Haley, was a sweetheart, taking time for the two little kids, and still giving the information older people like," explains Clark P.
Clear geological features: Lost River Campground offers unique limestone formations. "The owners are awesome! They provided a BBQ dinner and had a corn hole competition. They gave a tour of their farm next door and the meat they sell was out of this world," reports Laure D.
Abundant wildlife: Many campers report seeing wildlife at Endless Caverns RV Resort. "The 'resort' features include a pool, laundry, pickleball courts, volleyball courts, disk golf, horseshoes, picnic tables and fire rings, a kid's activity area, a rec center that includes an arcade, swings, and tables," describes Sara M.
Spacious sites: Space between campsites is a consistent positive mention. "Wonderful size lots. We were early in the camping season so we had no one around us. The size of the lots were amazing, plenty of room. We had so much fun, we didn't even leave our camping sites the entire time!!!" shares Priscilla M.
Stargazing conditions: The region's minimal light pollution creates optimal viewing. "This is a quiet campground, with no street lights, and quiet hours from 11PM to 8AM. Definitely not a party campground, which totally endeared this place to us," notes Clark P.
Cell service limitations: Prepare for communication challenges throughout the region. "No cell service. We went to the visitor center and connected to the WiFi if we needed to do something online," advises Veronica S.
Weather fluctuations: Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park experiences variable conditions. "It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water," reports Carol B.
Road conditions: Many campgrounds require navigation on unpaved roads. "The roads are gravel and can be a bit steep, 4-wheel drive is helpful," warns Clark P.
Seasonal closures: Verify opening dates before traveling. "The area closes completely (entrance gate is locked) from Dec 21 - May 1," shares John B.
Swimming options: Rivers Edge Campground offers natural water features. "They have an honest to goodness swimming hole! If you are looking for the newest, biggest, and most attractions, then this is not the place," says The C.
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds feature ranger programs or interpretive displays. "Camp Hosts were present and helpful! Highly recommend this campground if you are a tent camper, smaller RV, or if you just prefer less of a glamping experience," advises Laure D.
Wildlife viewing with kids: Deer sightings are common throughout the region's dog friendly campgrounds. "This campground surprised me...You will definitely see deer in the campground as they walk through and browse the understory. They are unafraid of humans unless directly approached," notes Veronica S.
Insect considerations: Be prepared for seasonal bug activity. "The bugs when we got here were kinda crazy. They don't bite but they swarm your head and try to enter every orifice for some reason. A head net was helpful to get the tent and screen room set up," warns Veronica S.
Hookup limitations: Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley KOA offers better amenities than many regional campgrounds. "It's a typical KOA. Well managed, clean, friendly staff. The sites are large enough and level enough. The power pole is well positioned," reports Dale Y.
Navigating steep terrain: Many campgrounds require careful driving. "While convenient to II 81, the campground is far enough away that there is no outside noise at all. Cell signal and camp wifi are bad. I was just able to get a decent signal with Starlink by carefully pointing at a small gap between trees," adds Dale Y.
Water management: Consider water weight when navigating inclines. "Sites in section E appear tighter with less shelter. The higher sites might require your TV have 4WD. Be very particular with your site selection!" advises Sara M.
Winter amenities: For cold-weather camping, verify which facilities remain open. "We stayed here on the night of December 11, 2020. No problem finding a spot, campground was about half full when we got there around 4pm...Water and electrical available at all the spots even though it was winter," explains John B.
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