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Located seven miles south of the capital city of Charleston, Kanawha State Forest is an outdoor lover’s haven. It is known for its extensive network of hiking and biking trails and has some of the state’s most popular picnic areas. Campers can enjoy hiking, playground areas, fishing, biking, and more.
46 sites, 25 of which have electricity and water hookups
Each campsite has a fireplace and picnic table
The campground has two bathhouses and a coin-operated laundry
RVs or trailer/truck units longer than 26 feet are not recommended
$35 - $40 / night
Four Coves Campground is open seasonally and is located along the lakeshore. A playground is centrally located within the campground. All campsites in Four Coves, numbered 137 through 224, are available for reservation from mid-April through mid-October.
The campground’s 88 sites are all equipped with 30amp electric service only. Four Coves Campground amenities include restrooms and a full-service bathhouse with coin operated laundry.
Moxley Branch Campground is open seasonally and is located across the bridge from Old Orchard and Four Coves campgrounds. A playground is conveniently located next to the restroom facility. All campsites in Moxley Branch, numbered 50 through 136, are available for reservation from mid April through mid October.
Sites 50 through 97 have 20 and 30amp electrical service. Sites 98 through 136 have electric and water. (98-109 20 and 30 amp, 110-136 30 and 50 amp) Moxley Branch Campground amenities include restrooms and full-service bathhouse with coin operated laundry.
A non-profit organization. Membership in the club is accepted if the applicant is in good standing in the public and there are membership openings available. The Club is located between Teays Valley and Winfield.
Lake View Campground is open seasonally and is located along the lakeshore, furthest from the Park Office and below the cabin hill. A playground is centrally located within the campground. All campsites in Lake View, numbered 225 through 275, are available for reservation from early April through late October.
The campground’s 51 sites are equipped with 30amp electrical service. Two campsites have an enlarged paved surface and are equipped with wheelchair accessible picnic tables. Lake View amenities include restrooms and an ADA accessible, full-service bathhouse with coin operated laundry.
$30 - $40 / night
Rifrafters Campground provides tent and RV camping and economy cabins in the woodlands near Fayetteville, West Virginia (WV) -- only two-miles south of the New River Gorge Bridge. Our cleanliness, accessibility, and quiet family atmosphere have earned us a place among West Virginia's most-popular camping areas. You'll also find a friendly full-time staff, exceptionally clean showers and restrooms, and plenty of space for small gatherings and walks in the woods behind the campground. Use our website to explore our camping amenities and find out more about the New River.
$15 - $44 / night
The closest campground to the New River Gorge Bridge. Chestnut Creek Campground offers quiet primitive camping in the woods. We are a mere half a mile (0.5mi) from the New River Gorge Bridge! That's walking distance folks. Our hygienic facility has hot showers, lavatory stalls, hand washing sinks, and a wash basin located outside for dish washing and filling up water jugs. Firewood and Ice are available on site as well. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire pit. A general store and burrito bar are located literally around the corner; Both are within walking distance. Hiking and Climbing trail-heads (Fern Buttress, Endless Wall, Beauty Mountain; to name a few) are just down the way and access to the river is a stone's throw away (our drive is just across from Fayette Station Rd). If you're wanting to venture further to more local restaurants/shops; we are only a 5 minute drive from downtown Fayetteville. We are a pet friendly establishment for those with dogs who love to travel as much as you do. We keep quiet hours from 11pm-7am (starts @ midnight on weekends). Mainly we accommodate rustic tent camping, however; some sites are able to accommodate pop-up campers and trailers up to 20ft (we do not have hookups/electric). Call today to reserve a site for your upcoming adventure at the New River Gorge.
$10 - $11 / night
Located seven miles south of the capital city of Charleston, Kanawha State Forest is an outdoor lover’s haven. It is known for its extensive network of hiking and biking trails and has some of the state’s most popular picnic areas. Campers can enjoy hiking, playground areas, fishing, biking, and more.
46 sites, 25 of which have electricity and water hookups
Each campsite has a fireplace and picnic table
The campground has two bathhouses and a coin-operated laundry
RVs or trailer/truck units longer than 26 feet are not recommended
$35 - $40 / night
$30 - $40 / night
Rifrafters Campground provides tent and RV camping and economy cabins in the woodlands near Fayetteville, West Virginia (WV) -- only two-miles south of the New River Gorge Bridge. Our cleanliness, accessibility, and quiet family atmosphere have earned us a place among West Virginia's most-popular camping areas. You'll also find a friendly full-time staff, exceptionally clean showers and restrooms, and plenty of space for small gatherings and walks in the woods behind the campground. Use our website to explore our camping amenities and find out more about the New River.
$15 - $44 / night
Up to 40% offThe closest campground to the New River Gorge Bridge. Chestnut Creek Campground offers quiet primitive camping in the woods. We are a mere half a mile (0.5mi) from the New River Gorge Bridge! That's walking distance folks. Our hygienic facility has hot showers, lavatory stalls, hand washing sinks, and a wash basin located outside for dish washing and filling up water jugs. Firewood and Ice are available on site as well. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire pit. A general store and burrito bar are located literally around the corner; Both are within walking distance. Hiking and Climbing trail-heads (Fern Buttress, Endless Wall, Beauty Mountain; to name a few) are just down the way and access to the river is a stone's throw away (our drive is just across from Fayette Station Rd). If you're wanting to venture further to more local restaurants/shops; we are only a 5 minute drive from downtown Fayetteville. We are a pet friendly establishment for those with dogs who love to travel as much as you do. We keep quiet hours from 11pm-7am (starts @ midnight on weekends). Mainly we accommodate rustic tent camping, however; some sites are able to accommodate pop-up campers and trailers up to 20ft (we do not have hookups/electric). Call today to reserve a site for your upcoming adventure at the New River Gorge.
$10 - $11 / night
