Best Tent Camping near Moundsville, WV

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221 Reviews of 14 Moundsville Campgrounds


  • Joshua B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ronsheim Campground — Harrison State Forest
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Ronsheim Campground — Harrison State Forest

    It’s free, you can’t beat free.

    It’s nothing much, there isn’t much in the way of activity save a few trails. However if you like adding trails to your list or you’re fine with driving a little bit to Harrison or Salt Fork, they aren’t far away at all. The overall reason I gave 5 stars though, is because it’s free.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Great fall camping

    Dated, but pretty clean bath\shower building with clothes washer and dryer ($2). Sites in C-loop are far enough apart to not feel too crammed together. Power pedestal has 20, 30 and 50 amp service. 30 amp worked fine. Lots of trails, allowing dogs on leash. True, other amenities are a drive of at least a couple miles to get to. ATT service was fine for streaming using ROKU and my phone as a hotspot. Paved, level pads, but not long enough for largest trailers. Check size if you have one. Sites at South end of loop get the most shade

  • Cynthia K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA

    Nope!

    Tried this KOA on the spur of the moment. We won't be back.

     It's easy on/easy off from the interstate. The hills were terrible getting there, then another hill to get to the KOA. The ANOTHER hill to get to our site. 

      Asked for a site by the bathroom. It was closer than all the other sites on the hill. Yes, all the sites are cut into the hill. There's stairs to get down to the bathroom/shower(!?!?). Some people living in a trailer by the stairs have a big dog that will lunge & bark. 

    It seems like cosmetic things have been done. Planters spaced on posts leading up to the KOA main building. The bathroom had some newer looking siding & some flowers, but the floor in the women's bathroom had holes in it. It smelled funny in there too. This place needs a major remodel! 

     There were cigarette butts EVERYWHERE!

     We were thinking about using the pool, but decided against it. Sites were full sun. 

    Can't believe this is a KOA...

  • Owen I.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grand Vue Park
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Grand Vue Park

    Great Park!

    Everyone was so friendly and the gate just uses a code! so not fiddling around with a Fob or keycard! We were the only ones at the campground when we stayed there the park shuttle bus would come around the park and was offering to take you to any where in or outside of the park! Craig introduced himself to us and was super friendly and nice and talked to us about the park and the campground. The Shuttle driver ended up telling us about this super cute breakfast place called Bob's Lunch! It was so good super well priced it was a hidden gem and the shuttle bus even took us on a tour of moundsvile! The Sites were fully paved and the entire campground was super nice! The blacktop was super nice and the campground was easy to navigate the bathhouses were really clean!

  • Janessa S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Equestrian

    Always love going to salt fork. Bathrooms are always clean and I appreciate having wash racks for the horses. If i had a complaint it would be that the campground is always pretty busy

  • Kevin D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA

    Campsites are not level

    A dozen or so of the sites are not level, not only that but they are narrow and where you sit is a slope making it very uncomfortable. This is overpriced for that simple issue, I guess ok for an overnight stay but I wouldn’t plan a long stay

  • Daniel & Heather U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Salt Fork State Park Campground
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Salt Fork State Park Campground

    Average Campground, Amazing Park

    Someone cancelled and this amazing site fell into our lap. I always put a ridiculous amount of time into finding sites that match our wants/needs list. This campground has very few sites that make the cut, but F08 was perfect. Backed up to the woods, has a view of the lake, shade, privacy, hammock trees, medium size, electric, bathroom directly across the street, water and grey water dump directly across the street.

    Everywhere we camp, we color code a campground map with sites we like/dislike. This campground had about 7 sites we liked out of over 200. There are almost no sites with shade or privacy, many are small and oddly angled towards the road. They do all have 15A, 30A and 50A hookups and newer, level pads. The bathrooms however are very outdated. They still have the spring loaded faucets that you have to hold open and the men's shower houses is still a shared room for your things and changing. Worst of all, the water pressure was terrible and constantly changing. 

    This campground is in one of Ohio's largest state parks and is very popular. Which is why a lot of these negatives are pretty shocking to us. Like the never developed D loop. You would think for such a large and busy park, they would want as many sites as possible and to update the facilities.

    One of my complaints about all of Ohio's state parks is the lack of tree preservation. Almost all of the state parks just clear the land to install power/water. You'd think a Ohio State Division of Wildlife State Park would take a bit extra care and attention to preserve some of them which also makes for a much better camping experience. 

    Overall, the positive rating isn't for the campground but rather the almost 20,000 acre state park. It is insanely huge and has many, many places to see and explore. There are beaches (even a private one for the campground), boat launches, hunting roads, historical house/cottage that is a museum, a cave and more.

    Lastly, The Dyrt never seems to map the campground correctly so I couldn't do their cell network tests. However, Mint/T-Mobile and Verizon had pretty strong 5G. It slowed down a few times but was there the entire time.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 15377
    May. 27, 2024

    15377

    Melvins paradise lake farm

    This place is so beautiful so peaceful the fish in the lake a huge. Small fee for fishing. It’s catch and release only. The owners of the property are very caring and helpful and friendly

  • Teri A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jefferson Lake State Park Campground
    May. 4, 2024

    Jefferson Lake State Park Campground

    Peace and quiet with level pads.

    Perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water. As a result it was so peaceful! We loved our rainy stay. There are some lovely hiking trails around the lake and spillway. But lately there has been no swimming because of blue green algae.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Creek State Park Campground
    Feb. 25, 2024

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Large, Mostly Rustic

    My family stayed here over the Labor Day weekend a few years back. It was a relaxing time in a campground that is mostly shaded which I prefer. However, there weren't that many electric sites overall and they were very unlevel. The campground overall is very hilly and the swimming area is almost too far to walk to with young kids. Not going to lie, but this is one of the few campgrounds that we aren't in a big hurry to return to. But if you're looking for a place close to Pittsburgh that can be quiet depending on when you go, this might be right for you.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tomlinson Run State Park Campground
    Feb. 24, 2024

    Tomlinson Run State Park Campground

    Maybe my favorite campground

    This is the one campground that my wife and I make it to every year. There's truly nothing special about it, except that is a very friendly, and laid back place to camp. It sits on top of a mountain well away from the rest of the park with two main roads going either direction from the camp office and store. Most of the camp sites have electricity, but most aren't level. It's the kind of place that has some really great sits and some not so great. But we personally always love making a trip here.

  • Steve S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Bicentennial Campground

    Great place to stay for a night

    Pulled into the campground late. First come first serve. Lots of deer hunters there. Did find a nice level spot though

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Tomlinson Run State Park Campground
    Oct. 14, 2023

    Tomlinson Run State Park Campground

    Well kept park with good spot spacing

    Stayed here the first weekend of October.  Nice spots and many have good spacing from your neighbors.  Pets are welcome.  Facilities are older but well kept.  Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete.  Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground.  Hiking trail maps are not great but the trails are marked well. The Lake is a good walk and looks good for kayaking and fishing.  Brought our kayaks but it was a bit too cold.  Big wide spots are 11 and 16.  Nice hammock hangers on the non-electric spots.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Creek State Park Campground
    Oct. 14, 2023

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Nice park

    Very quiet park this time of year. Only one loop that allows pets. The spots are very sloped so bring your Lego blocks. Bathrooms were ok but nice hot showers. We we the only campers in our loop so private. I grew up near here and visited the park often. First time camping here.

  • Sienna L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Raccoon Creek State Park Campground
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Great weekend getaway!

    The campground is nice and the facilities are clean! You have to be careful when picking a site if you have never been here. The electric sites are very close together. We were in F4 and it was huge. Most of the sites are large and pretty spread out. There are really great hikes around the area and the lake is lovely! The only downside is that the airport is pretty close so at times you can hear planes taking off.

  • Cameron P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tappan Lake Park Campground
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Tappan Lake Park Campground

    $45/Night to sleep in a tent 🤔

    Awesome camp ground, despite the price and puddles. Close enough to the lake for a decent hike. My son and I really enjoyed ourselves!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
    Sep. 7, 2023

    Bicentennial Campground

    Nice Quiet place to stay for the night.

    We pulled in around 7:30, just as it was starting to get dark. The campgrounds were pretty quiet and roads were well maintained.

  • Ian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Sherwin
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Camp Sherwin

    Great for small family or camper

    Plenty to do with it’s ups and downs. Has a pool but it isn’t the cleanest and with small children you have to be within arms reach of them. Fine for one not so much with two. For 37 dollars a night you have check in at 3 and have to be checked out by 12. 5 dollars per hour before or after those times. The saving grace to this place is the back primitive tent site and the private beach.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
    Aug. 11, 2023

    Bicentennial Campground

    Nice overnight spot

    Nice refuge for an overnight. I pulled in late. Road from I70 was in good condition. Plenty of spots for camping and a pond.

  • Joni P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ryerson Station State Park Campground
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Ryerson Station State Park Campground

    Small but nice and clean campground

    We stayed in site 20 a full hookup site, utilities were all good.  Sites are not deep but room for the truck beside the trailer.  Sites were nice and roomy.  The bathhouse looked to be new or remodeled.  It was very clean and nice.  Laundry is available but we did not use.  Small camp loop is great for little kids to bike around.  There is no playground at the campground which would have been nice.  There is NO Verizon service at the campground.  We walked up to the amphitheater and were able to get out a few texts but no looking at the radar.  One person in our party had AT&T and was able to text from the campground but still a very weak signal.  Some nice hiking trails to explore righ from the campground.  The amphitheater looked to be new as well.  The pool and splash area were very nice!  There is a playground down near the pool area, basic but nice.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA
    Jul. 4, 2023

    Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA

    Awesome staff!

    Very conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and and helpful. We had some issues with our power, and Larry was at our site within minutes to fix it. Big open dog park! There are only a few shaded spots. Spot width was a little narrow where we stayed (on the hill), but perfect for a quick overnight stay. Bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice. The pool looked very well maintained.

  • Axel A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fish Farm Camp
    Jun. 27, 2023

    Fish Farm Camp

    Cheap, access to a lake and nice owner!

    Exactly what two tired bikers needed after 70 miles of biking! Amazing little lake to take a swim in, nice ground for the tent and a pleasant toilet. This is brilliant for the price, definitely recommended!


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Guide to Moundsville

Tent camping near Moundsville, West Virginia, offers a variety of scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • The Hune Bridge Campground features picnic tables and fire rings, making it a cozy spot for family gatherings.
  • At Lamping Homestead Recreation Area, campers can enjoy a small pond and spacious walk-in campsites, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
  • Conaway Run State Lake provides basic facilities like toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay while enjoying the rustic surroundings.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Lewis Wetzel Wildlife Management Area is ideal for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of West Virginia.
  • Fishing enthusiasts can head to Conaway Run State Lake, where lake fishing is a popular activity among visitors.
  • The Hune Bridge Campground offers access to nearby creeks, perfect for fishing and float trips.

Tips for tent camping near Moundsville

  • Be prepared to bring your own water, as many campgrounds, like Lamping Homestead Recreation Area, do not provide drinking water.
  • For a more secluded experience, consider visiting Ring Mill Campground, which is known for its quiet atmosphere.
  • Always check for any specific campground rules, such as fire restrictions at places like Kinderhook Horseback Riding System, to ensure a safe camping experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Moundsville, WV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Moundsville, WV is Lamping Homestead Recreation Area with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

  • What is the best site to find tent camping near Moundsville, WV?

    TheDyrt.com has all 14 tent camping locations near Moundsville, WV, with real photos and reviews from campers.