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Best Campgrounds near Monongah, WV

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The Monongah area in north-central West Virginia offers several campground options within a short drive. Tygart Lake State Park Campground, approximately 10 miles south in Grafton, provides tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabin accommodations from mid-April through October. Camp Ara, located closer to Monongah, features tent camping, cabin rentals, and a lake for fishing and canoeing. Other nearby options include Family Fishing N' Camping and Coopers Rock State Forest, which sits about 30 miles northeast near Bruceton Mills and accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically closing for winter between late October and April. The terrain features rolling hills and forested areas surrounding Tygart Lake, with varying site conditions. "Most sites are walk-ups, which is NOT noted on their site. Also, almost all sites are on a hill," reported one Tygart Lake camper. Road access is generally good to developed campgrounds, though some tent sites require short walks from parking areas. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Appalachian foothills, with summer temperatures typically warm and pleasant but occasional storms. Cell service varies throughout the area, with better coverage near larger towns like Fairmont and Grafton than in more remote camping locations.

Campers consistently mention the natural beauty and recreational opportunities as highlights. The lake at Tygart Lake State Park receives particular attention for boating, kayaking, and fishing. "The lake offers great relaxation and the trails around the lake offer pretty views," noted one visitor. Several reviews mention wildlife encounters, particularly raccoons at Tygart Lake, suggesting food storage precautions are necessary. Camp Ara receives praise for its hospitality, with one camper describing it as having "some of the kindest hosts we met in our travels cross country." Bathroom facilities vary widely between locations, with some campgrounds offering modern, clean facilities while others provide more rustic options. For those seeking more privacy, carefully selecting tent sites away from main camping areas can provide a more secluded experience.

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Best Camping Sites Near Monongah, West Virginia (99)

    1. Tygart Lake State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    15 miles
    Website

    "There was a bathroom close by with running water and showers. It was beautiful and very close to the lake."

    "Trails to lakeside/shore where campers do swim although no swimming from shore is "not" allowed. Just be respectful and clean up after yourselves and usually no drama involved."

    2. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "This is the largest state forest in West Virginia, it has a total of 25 sites that vary in their privacy. Each site has electrical hookups, picnic tables, fire grates, and utility post."

    "There is also a small laundry room with dishwashing sink behind the bathhouse. Both ice and firewood are sold onsite."

    3. Camp Ara

    2 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (757) 652-4777

    $20 - $150 / night

    "Beautiful lake for canoeing and fishing and the hiking and mountain bike trails are amazing! Cant wait to go back!"

    4. Family Fishing N' Camping

    3 Reviews
    Grafton, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 265-1000

    $10 - $150 / night

    5. Mylan Park

    5 Reviews
    Cassville, WV
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 983-2383

    "Decent sized “parking spaces” Available on holiday weekend Good price ($40/night) Full hookups (bring your long sewer tube, I used 3 x15’ as it’s at the tail of the spot) Fields & Grassy area adjacent"

    "We love it here most of the time it’s close to Morgantown so it’s perfect for university events. Really close to campus. They have full hookups & partial hookups."

    6. Audra State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Volga, WV
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 457-1162

    "Audra State Park, is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey. Tucked away, just outside of Buckhannon, WV...home of West Virginia Wesleyan College."

    "v=VLUEBlIxHpo) Trails undulate with the terrain. The short trail within the campground area is steep in areas but offers some nice views."

    7. CAMP73ROCKST☆R

    1 Review
    Morgantown, WV
    13 miles

    $35 - $65 / night

    8. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    82 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "The plan was to camp and hike throughout West Virginia, but when we visited Pathfinder outdoor retailer in Morgantown, WV the staff encouraged us to check out Ohiopyle, while we were so close."

    "Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."

    9. Indian Meadows Campground

    1 Review
    Cassville, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 879-5526

    "The rate for a tent spot is 17 and there are spot for 50,30 amps RVs The owner is a nice guy There is a near gas station"

    10. Oakdale Village

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    Fairmont, WV
    6 miles
    +1 (304) 534-1162
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  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Ok for a quick overnight

    Due to a water main break, only one bathroom and showers were available. Bathrooms were quite old and run down. There are over 100 sites. Pets are only allowed on specific loops and cannot be walked on “non pet” loops. We had an electric site which was pretty level for our van. Bike trails were more like hiking trails ( not single track Mtn biking trails). I found this park to be “just ok”.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Audra State Park Campground

    Quiet

    A beautiful park located on a river very quiet. Campsites are small only electric is available bathhouse clean. The roads are very narrow with sharp turns.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Canaan Loop Road Dispersed

    Great dispersed sites!

    We only drove down to the second site, but it was awesome! Big site, good fire ring, paths the walk right from the site. The moss was like walking on carpet

  • Alia
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Kick Back n Camp

    Last Minute Getaway

    My husband and I went on a spontaneous camping road trip. We called the campground, and they had availability for walk-ins! Usually, you’d have to book in advance. The campsite was a semi-private spot, and it cost less than $30 a night, without electricity. They also have sites with electricity. We were fortunate enough to have no campers around us, making it quite private.

    The campground had a picnic table, a fire pit, and they even delivered our firewood directly to our site. They had separate sites for RVs and tent camping, so we could choose the one that best suited our needs. The owners were incredibly friendly and outgoing, making our stay even more enjoyable.

    If you forget anything, the campground office had everything you needed for purchase. They also had a well-organized brochure that showcased the campground’s amenities and offerings. And let’s not forget their delicious ice cream! They had a variety of flavors, and I highly recommend trying them all.

    One of the standout features of the campground was the bathhouse. It was spotlessly clean and felt like a spa. The showers were comfortable and had hot water, making it our highlight

    Overall, we had a fantastic time at the campground. It was a great place to unwind and connect with nature. If you’re looking for a peaceful and affordable camping experience, I highly recommend this campground.

  • Aileen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    Clean Campground in a Beautiful Park

    This is one of our favorite places. The park is beautiful, and so are the nearby Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Canaan Valley State Park.

    The campground is better suited to tents and small to medium size camping units. I think the person who designed it was not familiar with camping units other than tents. Loop 1-30 is one way going clockwise. Loop 31-65 is one way going counterclockwise. But in both loops, to have your door facing away from the street, you have to drive counterclockwise if your site is on the outside of the loop, and clockwise if your site is inside the loop.  In some sites, the electric pedestal is on the wrong side, so you'll have to use a long cord and take it under your unit to reach your electric hookup.

    There are two water fill stations, one at the camp store where you check in, and the other at a water fountain near the bathhouse in loop 31-65. They are supplied supplied with a green garden hose, not a white potable water hose, so we unscrewed the hose and used our own. The water tastes unusually good.

    The dump station is in a section of loop 31-65. You have to go the wrong way on a one way road to be close enough for your slinky to reach it. The non potable rinse water is across this road from the dump station and it has a white hose--beware--this is not the drinking water! You stretch this hose across the road to rinse your gray and black tanks and slinky.

    Some of the sites are not very level, and many of the pull thru sites share some driveway space with another pull thru site or a back in site. There are two pairs of sites that share a pull thru--OK for people traveling together, but otherwise a headache if you're arriving and leaving at different times.

    Once you have dealt with all this inconvenience and oddness, you'll find you're within walking distance of the falls, a small lake, hiking trails that go through beautiful forests with rhododendrons, hemlocks, spruce, and hardwoods. The camp store is limited, but the staff is very friendly and helpful. The nature center is one of the best I've ever visited, and park naturalists provide programs on weekends. There are kayak rentals in summer. The lake has a swimming beach, but you can pay to use the swimming pool at the lodge for better swimming. The lodge also has a huge lobby with a cabinet containing jigsaw puzzles. We worked on one on a rainy day when we didn't want to be outside. Davis and Thomas have some interesting shops and good restaurants.When you get back after a day of adventures, you'll find clean restrooms with hot showers that are actually hot. And the T-Mobile service was good enough for my husband to stream a movie while I sent photos to my family. The park was very busy for Labor Day weekend, but it was a family atmosphere and after dark, there were few lights and little noise.

  • scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Go a little further

    Decided to try it even though other review said private property- and seems they were correct but incorrect. Initially you do come to private land with several campsites and campers present. But if you go down the dirt road a little to the low water bridge you will find a wonderful site on the right with several fire pits. Or another 100 yards after bridge was another nice site on the left

  • Sophia Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Gladwin Dispersed Camping

    Spot is on Private Property

    Spot is amazing, but we got told to leave due to it actually being private property, not part of the national forest camping.
    There is a private property line next to the entrance, so we thought we were in the clear being away from it, but locals, although incredibly friendly, kindly asked us to leave.

Guide to Monongah

Camping near Monongah, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Rafting on the Ohiopyle River: Experience thrilling whitewater rafting just a short drive from Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park. One visitor shared, "Stayed here one weekend and rafted down the Ohiopyle river. Very convenient to the river and town."
  • Hiking Trails: Explore the numerous hiking trails around Blackwater Falls State Park Campground. A camper noted, "There is a lot of hiking nearby, most of which you need to drive to within the state park."
  • Fishing and Boating: Enjoy fishing or boating at Tygart Lake State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "It was beautiful and very close to the lake."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. A visitor at Audra State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms were spotless with tiled floors and walls."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. One camper at Five River Campground stated, "The owners are amazing and so helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful time."
  • Privacy Between Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness and privacy at sites like Coopers Rock State Forest. A reviewer noted, "Beautiful campground with well spaced sites."

What you should know:

  • No Alcohol Allowed: Some campgrounds, like Blackwater Falls State Park Campground, have strict no-alcohol policies. A camper mentioned, "This campground is very well maintained."
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Red Creek Campground are more primitive, with no electric hookups or showers. One visitor said, "Primitive campground atop the Allegheny Front."
  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Swallow Falls State Park Campground noted, "When I was a kid this was the best place to go but nowadays everyone is too close."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like playgrounds. One camper at Audra State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground also offers playground, flush toilets, and hot showers."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground said, "Great hiking trails nearby with some wildlife."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep everyone happy. One camper at Five River Campground noted, "The campgrounds are neat, clean and well maintained."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tricky for larger RVs. A reviewer at Coopers Rock State Forest warned, "Beware Site 25! Very hard to get into!"
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Make sure to choose campgrounds that offer electric hookups if needed. One camper at Blackwater Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites have electric hookup a picnic table and a fire ring."
  • Plan for Waste Disposal: Ensure your campground has a sanitary dump station. A visitor at Tygart Lake State Park Campground noted, "There was a shop where you could purchase wood and supplies."

Camping near Monongah, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful parks and friendly communities, it’s a great spot to enjoy the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Monongah, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Monongah, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 99 campgrounds and RV parks near Monongah, WV and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Monongah, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Monongah, WV is Tygart Lake State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 20 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Monongah, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Monongah, WV.

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