Best RV Parks & Resorts near Oak Hill, WV

Several RV campgrounds operate within the New River Gorge area near Oak Hill. Rifrafters Campground offers 40 sites with water, electric and some with sewer hookups, located just minutes from the New River Bridge visitor center. Summer Wind RV Park provides full hookup sites available from May 1 to October 15, earning high ratings for its mountain views and hospitality. The Outpost at New River Gorge features partial hookup sites with reliable WiFi access both at campsites and in their lodge area. Shady Rest RV Park maintains year-round operations with full hookup capabilities including 50-amp service, though some visitors note the sites are positioned fairly close together. "The 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."

Navigation through the mountainous terrain requires careful planning for larger rigs, as several campgrounds have sloping sites that present leveling challenges. A visitor noted that at River Expeditions, "the gravel parking spots are all on a slant, so it would be a challenge for larger trailers to get level there." Many RV parks in the region provide varying levels of amenities, from basic electric-only sites to premium spots with full hookups and cable TV. Most campgrounds welcome pets but enforce leash rules. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with some locations offering strong connectivity while others have limited reception, particularly in valley locations. Dump stations are available at select facilities including Rifrafters and Shady Rest, though not all campgrounds offer this service. Winter camping options are limited, with several parks closing between November and April.

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Best RV Sites Near Oak Hill, West Virginia (114)

    1. Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    12 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "Army camp is nestled by the new river and has plenty of views of the mountains. None of us had cell phone reception, so if you’re looking for a tech free weekend then this is your spot."

    "You can’t beat an established campground (picnic tables, fire pits, bathrooms) in a national park that’s also free! Good amount of spiders and ants but didn’t notice any mosquitoes in mid May."

    2. Shady Rest RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Meadow Creek, WV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 763-4832

    "These are full hook up sites, very affordable and great proximity to the mid and lower areas of New River Gorge National Park.

    It’s definitely a no frills location."

    3. Summer Wind RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Sandstone, WV
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 560-6392

    $30 - $35 / night

    "We wanted to be near New River Gorge National Park and the interstate.  Booking was a little strange, there's no website or confirmation.  You pay by check in a lockbox. "

    "quiet! Recharge here! Full hook ups, dog friendly, very level gravel site with a stunning view of the pastures."

    4. Pipestem RV Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Pipestem, WV
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 466-9121

    $35 - $40 / night

    "There has been a lot of nice upgrades to the grounds and facilities ad well as things to do at pipestem since my last review a few years ago. "

    "We camped at Pipestem in a 37' travel trailer. We love this campground. Quiet, well spaced, nice roads for biking."

    5. Brushcreek Falls RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Athens, WV
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 431-1950

    "Our site was level. The pool was wonderful. Has everything you need... playgrounds, multiple laundry rooms, putt putt, store, restrooms... Would stay again"

    "We spent our time on the Hatfield/McCoy trails which were about 20 minutes from the campground."

    6. Glade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    18 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "There is five drive-in sites and more walk-in sites on the edge of the camp. The drive-in sites filled and vacated several times throughout the weekend."

    "In the New River Gorge National Park, you will not find the sprawling campgrounds found in many other national parks."

    7. Hilltop Sunrise - Half acre RV Site with full hookups

    3 Reviews
    Scarbro, WV
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 395-0006

    $19 - $29 / night

    "Hilltop Sunrise has a perfect spot for those traveling to the newest National Park, skip the trip to the local Walmart and enjoy a full yard and enjoy your campfire while avoiding the crowds at the other"

    "His level of service was next level and was happy to offer suggestions for food, etc. Made sure I had everything and when bad westher was coming through, he made sure I was aware and safe."

    8. Rifrafters Campground

    30 Reviews
    Fayetteville, WV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 564-1065

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Very comfortable and quiet campground. Camp hosts (owners?) and staff are very friendly and helpful. Close to local towns for services."

    "Beautiful area, close to New River National Park. Very accommodating staff. Includes wifi, PBS TV, small dog run, small playground, picnic shelter, laundry, bathhouse, firewood, ice,etc."

    9. West Virginia Adventures Campground

    6 Reviews
    Scarbro, WV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 292-0880

    "Nice sites amenities satisfactory kids loved it!! Nice family atmosphere."

    "We were very pleased with cleanliness of most facilities. Campsites were spacious and cared for."

    10. Stone Cliff Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    17 Reviews
    Thurmond, WV
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "We put our tent a few feet away from the water facing the river and our canopy further up in the woods by the firepit."

    "It was incredibly private, we were the only ones staying overnight. There were some visitors throughout the days, hiking, fishing, and a lot of white water rafters."

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RV Park Reviews near Oak Hill, WV

451 Reviews of 114 Oak Hill Campgrounds


  • Kevin A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Rifrafters Campground

    Great folks just not our preferred type of campground

    Amy and I spent the Labor Day Weekend in Fayetteville, WV. The New River Gorge area is amazing. We camped at Rifrafters Campground. It is family owned and operated. The owners were great and made a point to stop by our site and see how we were doing. The campground is clean, well maintained and conveniently located. It is only about 7 minutes from the New River Bridge welcome center.

    There were several long term campers, sites were very small and close together. Fire ring and picnic table ended up under our awning. Water, electric and cable service and a few sites had sewer. Campground WiFi was weak at our site (#27).

    While this was a positive stay, we prefer State Parks versus RV campgrounds.

  • M
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Little Beaver State Park Campground

    Little Beaver State Park

    Little Beaver State Park is a lovely little park just off Interstate 64 between Beckley and White Sulfur Springs. It has 16 sites with water and 30 sites with both electric and water. Some of the sites are pull throughs which could accommodate big rigs. There is a dump station available. There is a very nice shower house as well. Check out the website for more information.

  • Sheila M.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Greenbrier State Forest

    Wonderfu Campground,Cabins & Cabin Area

    My family stayed in a cabin last week in this state forest and checked out the campground. Our cabin was charming and immaculate! The very large bathroom had amazing white towels all folded and hung over towel bars like a nice hotel. The kitchen was very well equipped. Each bed had sheets, a very soft wool blanket, and a quilt and nice pillows. The cabin had a fireplace for heat (free firewood) and two AC units (bedroom/living room) and a ceiling fan in the LR. The cabin area is so beautiful! While there are 14 cabins, they are spread out enough that you don’t feel like they’re too close. Most are under trees. Each cabin has a grill and a fire pit, and there at least three larger ‘community’ fire pits trough the cabin area. Our cabin and others are pet friendly!!! The only issue with the cabin was the beds. They were both very uncomfortable. One was a new fold out couch.

    The campground was very wooded and seemed at first to be more like most rustic campgrounds in appearance, but it does, in fact, have electric at some sites. There are pull through sites, camper/tent sites and tent only sites. It’s beautiful, and I hope to camp there this fall!

    There are many hiking trails throughout the park and a nice pool. The cabin and camping areas are pretty far from the pool area. Guests in either area would more than likely drive to the pool.

    This state forest is within five minutes or so from a four lane highway (64) and several restaurants (Subway, Wendy’s, McDonald’s and a privately owned one) and gas stations. A Food Lion grocery store is about 15 minutes away in White Sulfur Springs, and there’s a hospital about 15 min away in Lewisburg, recently voted the Coolest Small Town in America! While this forest is very close to convenient amenities, we still felt away from the hustle and bustle of life.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2023

    Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    Quiet, Small, and Peaceful

    Sandbar: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5 Price: Free Usage during visit: 80% full Site Privacy: 4 Pretty good if you’re backing in a trailer or van Site Spacing: 4.0. Pretty good Reservations: First come - first serve Campground Noise: 5. Very Quiet while there Road Noise: 5. None. May be some boat noise Through Traffic: None. Campground is a circle drive. Electricity: No Water: No Sewer: No Dump: No Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Yes Showers: No Pull Throughs: Most, if not all we’re back-ins. Short pads .
    Cell Service (Verizon): 3 Fair .
    Setting: 4.5 Very nice setting surrounded by deciduous forest. The trailer sites are all on the outer perimeter of a circle drive. Large diameter , so not close to the folks across the way.
    Fixed Roof Solar: A couple sites might be okay Host: None Rig size: Some sites look like they will only accommodate a 20’ - 25’ trailer., Carefully check website There is enough room on the pad to park vehicle next to the trailer.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2023

    Greenbrier State Forest

    Quiet, secluded campground

    Greenbrier West Virginia State Forest campground - very nice, but limited amenities. Electric-only hookups, and no dump station on site. Water is available a short distance from the campsites. This small campground is nestled in the forest only a few miles off I-64 near Caldwell, WV. There are only about 20 RV sites, well-spaced for privacy. The dense tree canopy blocked StarLink satellite connection at our site, though it appeared that a few of the spaces with clearer views might be able to make a connection. Clean bathrooms. Good hiking trails, but watch out for poison ivy found in many spots. The small town of Lewisburg, about 8 miles distant, offers numerous good restaurants and small shops. Accessing the campground involves driving 3 miles off I-64 on State 60/14, Harts Run Rd, a winding and narrow two-lane road, which might be a challenge for larger RV trailers and motorhomes, especially if there is traffic from the picnic/events, area a mile before reaching the campground. Shortly after turning onto Harts Run Rd there is a small, narrow one-way-only tunnel that you must go through to enter the State Forest. There is a misleading sign indicating that the tunnel is only 9'2" tall, which is wrong. As one gets closer to the tunnel there is another sign that shows the maximum height (center of the arch) to be 15'4". We had no trouble getting through the tunnel with our 23" Airstream, and we saw other much longer and taller travel trailers at the campsite, so access is possible. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, although heavy thunder showers on 3 nights interrupted sitting by the campfire. We would be happy to return.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2023

    Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    Only The Noise of Flowing Water

    GLADE CREEK - New River Gorge (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good 70 yr olds in 17’ trailer: Overall Rating: 4.5 Price. Free Usage during visit: Trailer sites usually filled up by the end of the day. Site Privacy: 2. Little understory plants Site 1 is very private. Site Spacing: 5. Very large sotes Site surface: Gravel/ mud Reservations: First come, first serve Campground Noise : 5. Very little Road Noise: 4.5 Glade Rd is behind site 1., but not close. Site 1 is still the best trailer site. Traffic can hardly be seen through the trees. Minimal traffic and minimal noise . Through Traffic: Access to the boat ramp is through the campground. Though, traffic is minimal, folks on the way to the ramp and picnic area often drive pretty fast. Electricity: No Water: River only - bring drinking water. Sewer: No Dump: No Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Nice pit toilet near site 2(a nice handicap site.
    Showers: No Pull Throughs: Most sites Cell Service (Verizon): No Setting: 5. We can hear the river from all sites, which is just a short walk away. Weather: Rain, clouds, sunshine Bugs: None Solar: Minimal and surely less when the trees leaf out more. Site 2 looks to have the best solar for a roof mount. Still minimal . Host: None Rig size: Limited by a narrow one lane . bridge on Glade Rd . A 30’ trailer arrived. There is plenty of room in the 5 trailer sites.
    Access: 20 minute drive from 41 on maintained and pretty smooth gravel road. UPON ARRIVAL, IF PULLING A TRAILER , I SUGGEST THAT YOU OCCUPY THE FIRST SITS YOU SEE. That is because reentry into the campground, while pulling a trailer, requires extra driving away from the campground entry for turn around. Sites: Site 1 is best for a trailer - isolated from the rest . Site 2 is a handicap site, which is not enforced by park service . Sites 3-5 are nice and large but not very private . Site 6, as looping back around, is the absolute best site, right on the river. It is suitable for truck campers, vans, and tents. A small trailer which can be hand maneuvered will also work there. There are some walk-in tent sites I did not evaluate.
    Notes: There are reports from others of safety concerns. I checked with park ranger officers and they said there are no safety concerns, “especially way back here.” We didn’t experience any issues. That said, this issues reported in other reviews took place at the boat ramp, which is in ear shot of the walk-in sites, for sure.

  • Dave V.
    May. 26, 2018

    Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    Epic River Views and Access steps from your campsite!

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    CAMPGROUND REVIEW:

    Grandview Sandbar Campground situated along the New River, just outside of Prince, WV off Route 41 offers upclose and personal riverside camping. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

    This and the other riverside campgrounds in the New River Gorge National River offer a minimal number of sites, no water, no electric, no modern facilities…however, they are free and its all about location. Site availability is first come, first served. Length of stay is limited to 14 days.

    On the higher, wooded loop to the right as you travel down a very narrow, serpentine gravel road, there are 10 campsites. There are gravel parking pads that could accommodate a small RV/Camper/Pop-up…and a couple Pop-ups were present. How they navigated the winding steep park gravel road, is a mystery to me…the rains were eroding corners causing my truck to scrape.

    The sites do have a picnic table, lantern post and firepit. Depending on thr site you choose, the initial sites to the right are all below the campground roadway you wind down. The pit latrine is a short walking distance and directly next to the host site in the River Access parking lot and boat ramp area.

    The 8 tent sites are located on the far side of the boat ramp parking area and all but the two Handicap sites require a short walk to reach.

    Numbers are on the lantern posts and blend together but are distinguished by the firepit. These are directly on the sand "beach" area of the New River…and as seen in my photos are not only a bit angled, they can be a dangerous choice.

    The two handicap accessible sites are bordered by timbers, leveled and much more desirable, but you must possess a handicap placard/permit. It is not permissible to utilize them as overflow without a placard/permit.

    The walk-up tent area has its own pit latrine. Nothing special…but private.

    There is a river trail that will take you to Glade Creek and additional trails. Within a short drive are several additional nice hiking trails in the New River Gorge and nearby State parks.

    Note: This is a busier campground with the public access boat ramp and very busy on weekends. A very popular spot for locals. While alcohol is prohibited, there was substantial physical evidence to the contrary, mere steps from the dumpster. Also keep in mind, during rains, tributaries flow into the New River causing it to overflow its banks with some regularity in thr spring and early summer.

    Spring weekdays still saw several campers, even with the torrential rains and flooding. Free is a big draw.

    PRODUCT REVIEW:

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    The Primus 4-Season Stainless Steel 0.3L Mug is a great option for the outdoorsperson searching for a do-all cup.

    With it's all stainless steel double wall construction, it offers rust resistance, a clean appearance, the ability to keep contents their desired temperature longer, and remains odorless/tasteless. The mug is lightweight at just under 4 ounces.

    The 0.3L/10 oz. mug is convenient and held single servings of beverage and food. However, I might migrate to Primus' other offering in the 0.2L/8 oz. mug for the volume I prefer.

    The only potential achilles heel, would be the same with any other mug and that is the handle. Though I experienced no issues and don't foresee any…if there were to be one, it's likely with a mug's handle.

    All in all, a great mug choice!

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Mash Fork Campground — Camp Creek State Park

    Great Experience

    Camp Creek State Park was easy to find as our RV GPS and Waze brought us right to the Campground(CG). Check-in was quick at the little office right inside this small CG. We then proceed to back-in site 21 with FHUs, which was an easy back in. The site was nice and wide with plenty of space on each side. On the park map it was designated ADA(as was site 22) but we had booked online not seeing any restrictions. We did note after hooking into water that their water pressure was not very good at about 25 psi. The CG has WiFi but admittedly at the office its spotty at best. We got about 3 or 4 OTA channels, with one being a prime channel. We didn’t try satellite but could probably have gotten a signal. We also got 2 bars each on Verizon and AT&T. There are actually two campgrounds in this little state park, Mash Fork where we were and Blue Jay on the other side of the park that is tent camping. Both check in at the Mash Fork office. Site 21 was a nice site that had shade in the afternoon, which would be nice in warmer weather but when we were there first week of April, we had snow and freezing temps. The campsites that ran along the creek were water& 30 AMP and could only take an RV up to 35’. FHU sites were on the opposite side and middle of CG. Probably the best big rig campsite with FHUs with plenty of yard space and some creek view is 26. Both CGs have a large creek running adjacent to the CG. Trout fishing was very popular though I didn’t catch any. They do restock this time of year. There are quite a few trails to hike to include the Mash Fork Falls trail that goes to the Mash Fork Falls then around the mountain to the other side of the park. Its a difficult level hike up the side of the mountain, but once you get up its not too bad if you’re in somewhat decent shape. You don't have to take the difficult trail to see the Mash Fork Falls, there is a flat road next to the Mash Fork Campground that goes right down to the falls. They sell firewood and ice at the Mash Fork office and there’s laundry on the backside of the bath house with 2 washers($1.00) and 3 dryers($1.50). Nearest major amenities(Walmart etc.) are at exit 9 off I-77 South in Princeton, WV. As a point of reference, Camp Creek is exit 20. We enjoyed our stay and would go back again.

  • Molly F.
    Sep. 6, 2020

    Pipestem Resort State Park Campground

    Beautifully Maintained State Park

    Stayed here for 5 nights in our 37’ travel trailer. Beautiful property, well maintained, with lots to do. We enjoyed many of the parks amenities including a horseback ride on the trails, the giant inflatables at the lake, the nature center & hiking.

    Campground specific- we stayed in site 21. Full H/U

    Pros: Wooded campsites Quiet Amenities Picnic tables & fire rings at each site Trash cans have raccoon lids & are picked up daily Helpful campground staff Kids loved biking around campground, very safe

    Cons: Tight spots to maneuver with bigger camper


Guide to Oak Hill

The New River Gorge area near Oak Hill offers varied camping experiences within a mountainous region at elevations between 1,500-2,500 feet. Spring temperatures range from 35-65°F, while summer averages 70-85°F with cooler evenings. Dispersed camping options exist alongside established RV parks, with free National Park campgrounds available for those seeking more primitive experiences.

What to do

Hiking trails and swimming: At Army Camp Campground, visitors can access both hiking and water activities. "There's an accessible site and also accessible trail to a bench along the river," notes a camper. Another visitor mentions, "Area for people to swim in the river or fish. One trail on far side of parking area that I haven't been on yet."

River activities: The New River offers water-based recreation opportunities for campers. "It's hard to beat a free campsite right on the river," says one visitor to Army Camp. "I enjoyed evening river dips before bed." For those interested in fishing, "the New River Gorge website offers a lot of specific information about species, bait, and lures."

Historic exploration: The abandoned town of Thurmond is accessible from Stone Cliff Campground. "The campground is very close to the abandoned town of Thurmond (very cool site to see) and is within earshot of the train tracks," notes a camper. Military history enthusiasts will appreciate Army Camp, where you can see "remains of an Army training encampment along the gravel road driving in. Known for equipping soldiers to build floating bridges across rivers to move troops and heavy artillery."

What campers like

Free camping options: Several rv campgrounds near Oak Hill provide free accommodations. A Glade Creek visitor states, "You can't beat an established campground (picnic tables, fire pits, bathrooms) in a national park that's also free!" Another camper adds, "The price can't be beat-Free! Maximum length of stay is 14 days."

River proximity: Many campsites offer direct river access. At Stone Cliff, "There are some right on the river and a couple more set back closer to the trail. Great spot to set up a hammock, go swimming, or walk on the nearby trails if you aren't climbing." Another visitor notes it has "sandy sites" and you can "access by boat if taking a trip on the river."

Privacy between sites: Despite being free, many campgrounds offer good separation between campsites. At Glade Creek, "Outside perimeter sites are wooded and offer more privacy. Though all sites are separated by 50 ft or more." A Stone Cliff camper noted, "We stayed at site #6. Had plenty of space and were far enough away to not hear our neighbors."

What you should know

Limited amenities: Free campgrounds lack certain conveniences. "No drinking water, so bring your own. No hookups," warns a camper about Army Camp. Another visitor to Glade Creek emphasizes, "Vitally important to realize there is no running water at any of these campgrounds. You must bring water or filter it from the New River...which I wouldn't recommend."

Access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult entry roads. At Hilltop Sunrise, "The road getting back to the site is a little sketch but worth the trip in. Just remember you have to make that trip all the way back out if you forget anything at the store." Similarly, Stone Cliff has "a steep gravel decline to get to the camp site."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Oak Hill, WV is Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve with a 4.4-star rating from 12 reviews.

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