Cabin camping near Meadow Creek, West Virginia offers convenient access to the New River Gorge National Park with elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,500 feet throughout the region. The area experiences distinct seasons with warm summers averaging 75-85°F and fall temperatures dropping to 40-60°F by October. Most cabin facilities remain open from April through late October with limited winter availability at select locations.
What to do
Waterfall hikes: 15-minute drive from Mash Fork Campground offers trails to see natural cascades. "There are several hiking trails including trails to two waterfalls, and an ADA-accessible short trail. The waterfalls were very sparse when we were there so not sure about other times of the year," notes a visitor who appreciated the park's accessibility.
Riverside activities: Tube or kayak on the Greenbrier River with rental equipment available at Greenbrier River Campground. "Rented tubes and floated down the river. The staff was great and the grounds well kept. We will be putting this place on our list of parks to stop at every year," reports one camper who enjoyed the water-based recreation.
Mountain biking: Miles of trails within short drives of cabin locations. "Babcock State Park has access to trails, a scenic drive, grist mill, and souvenir store," mentions a guest who valued the diversity of outdoor options. Roads throughout park areas are suitable for casual cycling with children.
What campers like
Clean bathhouse facilities: Little Beaver State Park Campground maintains modern restrooms with showers that receive consistent praise. "Bathrooms are traditional but clean and functioning well. Laundry had only 1 washer and 1 dryer. The park has a lot of trails and a lake but we didn't have time to check them out," according to one visitor who stayed in site 20.
Privacy between sites: Wooded cabins offer more seclusion than standard campsites. "Our site (#19) was the middle of a loop and it was space and flat. It had another site next to it but it was further apart than other sites," notes a family who appreciated the layout at Babcock State Park during their October stay.
Reliable utilities: The Outpost at New River Gorge provides consistent amenities for cabin guests. "The bathrooms were incredible, and the shower was so good that it was almost annoying. The big kicker for me was the lodge/Wi-Fi situation... having a nice big space with great internet to get some work done was a huge bonus," shares a visitor who extended their stay twice.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most cabin operations close by November. "Babcock State Park, located in the thriving megapolis of Clifton, West Virginia is postcard perfect! The temperature got down to 30 degrees and frost covered everything," reports a spring visitor who experienced unexpected cold.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking strongly recommended, especially for Adventures on the Gorge where amenities attract more visitors. "We loved our experience here! RV sites are not private but we had great neighbors and a great weekend. Bathhouses were very clean, firewood was delivered which made things easy," mentions a Memorial Day weekend visitor.
Transportation planning: Many cabin locations require navigating winding mountain roads. "The roads through the park from the campground to the main part of the park are really narrow and seem like you aren't supposed to be there but are well maintained," notes a family about internal park roads, advising caution for larger vehicles.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Rifrafters Campground offers family-friendly cabin options with play areas. "We stopped here for one night as a stop for our trip home. The playground was great for our daughters to burn off some energy," reports a family who appreciated the amenities during a quick overnight stay.
Swimming options: Several locations feature water access for supervised play. "The park has so much to do including trails, swimming, and an awesome water park," explains a visitor to Ace Adventure Resort who enjoyed the combination of natural and developed recreation.
Cabin kitchen planning: Most units provide basic cooking equipment but require supplemental items. "Our cabin was pet friendly, clean, well stocked kitchen, COMFORTABLE DOUBLE BEDS, firewood, it was excellent," shares someone who appreciated the cabin amenities without needing to bring extensive cooking gear.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Many locations require careful positioning. "Many sites looked like it may take some work to get level. We were in site 20 with a 23 ft TT and got level fairly easily but a longer rig may have difficulty in that site," advises an RVer about Little Beaver State Park.
Limited full hookup availability: Cabin rental might be preferable for extended stays. "Sites have water and electric. fairly level gravel sites. Dump site was a little different. Had to make a uturn to get in to dump," notes a traveler who stayed at Little Beaver State Park, highlighting potential challenges for larger vehicles.
Road clearance considerations: Mountainous terrain affects accessibility. "It is very much built into a big hill- I was a little worried our Avion (similar to airstream) that had low clearance would bottom out as we came in and out of entrance hill to road but we had no issue," shares an RVer at Rifrafters about navigating steep entry roads.