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Very friendly people and my dog loved the dog park.
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Huntington / Fox Fire KOA's cabins accommodate pets with designated tent sites and RV spots throughout the campground. The property features both premium and standard sites where dogs are welcome, though highway noise can be noticeable from some areas, especially those closer to I-64. Beech Fork State Park's Old Orchard Campground maintains pet-friendly policies across its tent, RV, and cabin offerings. Additional pet-welcoming options include Robert Newlon Airpark RV Park, which provides full hookup sites with 30/50-amp service and maintains a dedicated dog park area for off-leash exercise. Kanawha State Forest allows pets at both drive-in and walk-in campsites, though alcohol is prohibited throughout the grounds. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed when outside vehicles or camping units, with owners responsible for cleanup and proper disposal of waste. The sites have varying levels of drainage after rainfall, with some areas becoming muddy during wet conditions.
Trails surrounding the campgrounds offer opportunities for hiking with leashed dogs, with several paths connecting directly to campsites. The Robert Newlon Airpark provides a fenced dog park where pets can exercise freely off-leash, along with convenient walking routes along the Ohio River for leashed walks. Proximity to the interstate makes many of these campgrounds accessible for travelers with pets, though highway noise can be a concern for noise-sensitive dogs. Summer visitors should ensure pets have adequate shade and water, as tent sites often have limited natural coverage. Sites with full hookups allow for air conditioning when temperatures rise, particularly important during July and August. Bathroom facilities are generally clean with morning maintenance, though their age and condition vary considerably between locations. Many campsites feature fire rings and picnic tables positioned with enough space for pets to be secured nearby during meals and evening relaxation.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ona (66)
1. Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
"It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly."
"This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!"
2. Four Coves Campground — Beech Fork State Park
"The spots on the lake are our favorites, but are usually first to fill up. You won't be far from the lake wherever your spot is. The full hookup spots are in my opinion most crowded."
"This place is so pretty its positively photogenic! Monday - Wednesday we had our loop all to ourselves. We were visited by geese, ducks and deer."
3. Beach Fork Lake Lower Bowen
"You can get a spot right next to the lake. Now the bad... Not much at the camp store. Verizon service is non-existent. The WiFi only works when you get within a few feet of the office."
"The lake was lower but it was still nice. The bath houses were impressively clean. They have a nice Park Head quarters with a general store that has grocery items, firewood, and cool souvenirs."
4. Old Orchard Campground — Beech Fork State Park
"The good... peaceful, nice lake with some spots next to the lake. The bad... not much of a camp store, the wifi is horrible, no Verizon service."
"Same lake but a bit of a drive to get to each other. At the campground side there is a pool. During the evening hours they offered kid friends activities like slip and slid."
5. Robert Newlon Airpark RV Park Huntington, WV
"The park is located on a local airstrip with parachutists, apparently jumping on Sundays. All sites are within a few feet of a great bar and restaurant which was perfect after a long day on the road."
from $45 / night
Check Availability6. Saint Albans Roadside Park
"Directly across from a grocery store, pet store, and auto supply store so great resupply stop! And free electric! Clean playground also."
"Albans roadside park is for pull behind campers only. No tents allowed. About 6-7 sites for campers."
7. Jims Campground
8. Kanawha State Forest
"Tucked away in the middle of the mountains, surrounded by the constant reminder of wildlife around. I stayed for the very start of spring. The world was covered in the brightest green moss."
"Kanawha state forest is nestled in the mountainous Hills of West by God Virginia right on the outskirts of Charleston. There is plenty of hiking in Kanawha state forest."
from $35 - $40 / night
Check Availability9. Iron Ridge - Lake Vesuvius
"The hiking trails are scenic and pretty and the lake while not overly big, is clean and great for swimming(there's a beach) , kayaking, and fishing."
"Great campground with super easy access to the trail and lake. The sites are spread apart enough so you aren’t right beside someone - and shaded."
from $15 - $20 / night
Check Availability10. Virginia Point Campground
"Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present)."
from $10 - $25 / night
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- 13 min from Huntington, WV
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ona, WV
343 Reviews of 66 Ona Campgrounds
Laura H.
LegendHuntington / Fox Fire KOA
Party Central
We enjoyed our stay at Huntington/Fox Fire KOA! This is a holiday KOA that offers more amenities for vacationers. It has very close proximity to I-64 in West Virginia, and you can hear the traffic pretty clearly.
The staff is wonderful, they obviously care very much about their jobs and we enjoyed talking to them. They keep the property very clean which is saying a lot because it’s a very busy park. Each day we watched the park nearly empty and by sundown it was mostly full again. On the weekends it was full to capacity, and it’s occupants were out enjoying their time!
There is: great cellular for TMobile and AT&T, laundry, dog walk area, storage, cabins, a store, a swimming pond, small beach area, and some sites have fire pits. The picnic tables were pretty dated.
The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works.
Cheryl T.
GuideRobert Newlon Airpark RV Park Huntington, WV
Nice campground train tracks directly next to it
The campground is small. Has a nice dog park. Pickle ball courts Cafe Sky diving right here. The Ohio river is visible. The only real problem comes with the train tracks right here. The trains are close and do blow their whistle for crossing by the office.
- William I.Scout
Moxley Branch Campground — Beech Fork State Park
Looking for a great getaway with lots of stuff to do?
Go to Beech Fork! I’ve been camping here with my family for close to ten years now and we always have a blast. I’ve stayed in primitive sites and RV sites and you can’t really go wrong with either (my review will be 4 stars until I check out the cabins)! Whether you’re looking to spend some time on the lake, fish, hike, bike, or even learn a thing or two about West Virginia history, Beech Fork will typically have you covered. The park stays clean and the staff are pretty good people as well!
Todd C.
RangerAshland Huntington West Campground
Nice Campground Close to Interstate
KOA Review
The campground it’s self is very clean and taken care of. We were there in early March with winter temps. The staff was extremely nice and helpful, bath house and laundry was clean. The water at our site was inoperable and they offered to move us without me even having to ask which was nice. The site could be maintained better ours had lots of tire ruts and fire pit could have been better for the price. Overall it’s a good campground with amenities in great shape. A good little dog park that was extremely clean, putt putt, and more. I would come back again in the off season just cause we like camping with less crowds.
Jacqueline H.ScoutOasis Point RV Resort & Adventure Lake
Very peaceful
Quiet spot next to an industrial area. Nice view of man-made lake with a number of fishing huts for catch-and-release fishing. Pets allowed leashed, with no tie-outs permitted. Helpful owner who escorted us to our campsite with full service hookups but no picnic table or fire ring (some sites had tables). We had a peaceful overnight stay.
- mmike
TravelerSaint Albans Roadside Park
Decent for passing through
Spent one night here, easy to pull in to and plenty of light overnight. Directly across from a grocery store, pet store, and auto supply store so great resupply stop! And free electric! Clean playground also.
- Tahnee M.Scout
Valley Breeze RV Campground
Very cozy/clean RV & camper site
The folks that run this RV park are very nice and obviously have a lot of pride in their place. Valley Breezy is very well kept and clean. Good amenities- electric/sewer/water hookup. Pets allowed (on-leash).
Jennifer B.LegendCabwaylingo State Forest
Coal Country Culture at a Historic State Park
Cabwaylingo is off the beaten path, but definitely worth a visit! It's one of the oldest WV state parks, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Described as a"hidden gem" on the state website, I was the only camper in the entire 8,200-acre property on a warm Sunday afternoon. Sad this beautiful state forest is so underutilized.
Cabwaylingo sits on a portion of four different counties, namely: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mingo, which helps explain the origin of the exotic-sounding name. The forest has two campgrounds, lots of picnic shelters, 100-capacity bunkhouses with a huge kitchen, plus some gorgeous historic cabins which now have A/C. The outdoor pool is closed due to a lack of funding, but there's swimming hole in the nearby creek which is also used for baptisms by local churches.
The stonework in this park is amazing, especially the superintendent's residence which was built by Italian stone masons. It's located across the street from the park headquarters, so be sure and check it out.
I pulled into the Spruce Creek Campground which appeared nicely maintained, but there was no campground host, no other campers, and the bathhouses were locked, so I wasn't sure if it was open for use. I found out from the superintendent the next morning that it's difficult to keep a campground host because it's an unpaid position. He said I could have pulled in and picked one of 11 spots, then the night watchman would have shown up to check me in and unlock the bathrooms. Good to know, if you're just passing through with no reservation like I was. Here's another tip from the superintendent: If you pull up next to the satellite dish by the bathhouse, there's Internet service with no pass code.
I ended up driving to the Tick Ridge primitive campground which lived up to its name. Again, no host and no campers, so this isolated campground tends to attract partying locals and ATV riders who use the nearby county road. The bathhouse here is permanently closed due to a dried up well, so the only facilities are the ancient pit toilets. I was surprised that I had phone service high on the hill, thanks to an AT&T tower on a nearby ridge. I wouldn't camp here again, but I might make the 2-mile drive to checkout the old Tick Ridge Fire Tower built by the CCC in 1935. I'm bummed I didn't know about it and missed it during my stay.
The drive to Cabwaylingo State Forest is half the adventure. You'll be motoring through the heart of southern West Virginia's coal country where you'll cross several single-lane bridges and pass through at least one historic tunnel chiseled out of the surrounding rock.
You'll see the economic impact of the decline of the coal industry with many businesses shuttered, so best to stock up on groceries and gas before you get too far off the beaten path where there's often no phone or Internet service.
I stopped for gas at the Dingess Service Center where locals can pull-up and pump fuel, but you'll have to go inside and leave your credit card before the manager will turn the vintage pump on. I bought a cold caffeinated beverage and visited with some local residents about their favorite pastimes, the coal industry, and the poor job market that's causing their young people to flee. Everyone was super-friendly after I explained I was reviewing Cabwaylingo in an attempt to encourage more tourism.
The Dingess Service Center is located near the infamous Dingess Tunnel which is a former train tunnel, nearly a mile-long, stained with the bloody history of train wrecks and purported deaths of foreign laborers killed by locals. Whatever the truth is, the 60's-era conversion to a single-lane road for cars still makes for a nail-biting drive. They were paving the roadway when I came through, so the tunnel was closed, but I did drive through a similar, but much shorter, tunnel which runs between Dingess and Breeden.
There are lots of churches along the access road to Cabwaylingo, including a couple of Old Regular Baptist Churches, found almost exclusively in remote areas of Appalachia. This denomination does not use musical instruments so they have a song leader who chants a line of the hymn, with the congregation repeating a more elaborate version. It's a mournful-sounding form of worship called"line-out hymnody" which dates back to the 1700's. There are a few samples on YouTube which sound like remnants of some ancient Celtic church service.
Guide to Ona
Pet friendly camping near Ona, West Virginia offers several options within forested terrain at elevations ranging from 600-900 feet. The area experiences hot, humid summers with average July temperatures above 85°F and mild winters, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. Sites are situated along the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers with varying degrees of shade and exposure.
What to do
Creek swimming: At Ole Henry's Camping Retreat, families can enjoy a natural swimming area. "The creek nearby offers up a good, safe swimming hole for all the kids and adults," notes camper Andrew S. The swimming area provides relief during hot summer months without requiring travel to larger water bodies.
Hiking trails: Iron Ridge at Lake Vesuvius offers extensive woodland paths within 30 minutes of Ona. "Great hiking and Lake Vesuvius is small but beautiful. Also, there's a hidden gem of a cave/overhang along one of the hiking trails," reports Corey M. Trails vary from easy lakeside walks to more challenging forest routes with elevation changes.
Boat access: Virginia Point Campground provides river access for fishing and boating. "It's a pretty nice place overall. Decent fishing and camping," notes David B. The campground's proximity to water makes it convenient for anglers who want to launch small craft without traveling to larger lakes.
What campers like
Swimming pond: Huntington / Fox Fire KOA features a recreation pond with inflatable equipment. "Their swimming lake is pretty fun and provided hours of entertainment for the youngins in our group. Super cool programs too! Can't complain about a movie out by the lake," writes William I. The pond serves as a central attraction during warmer months.
Dog park area: Robert Newlon Airpark RV Park offers dedicated space for dogs to exercise. "The campground is small. Has a nice dog park. Pickle ball courts Cafe Sky diving right here," notes Cheryl T. The fenced area allows pets to run off-leash while owners socialize.
Wooded sites: Kanawha State Forest provides campsites with natural forest surroundings. "The sites are all located along a winding road that parallels a river. Some sites are better than others," explains Jacqueline K. The forest setting creates natural separation between many sites, though terrain varies significantly.
What you should know
Highway noise: Many campgrounds in the area experience road noise from nearby highways. "The only downside was that the tent sites are close to the interstate, so there was A LOT of road noise all night," reports Zach H. about Huntington/Fox Fire KOA. Sites further from main roads offer quieter conditions.
Limited cell service: Beech Fork State Park Lower Bowen and surrounding areas have spotty connectivity.** "The bad... not much of a camp store. Verizon service is non-existent. The WiFi only works when you get within a few feet of the office," warns Jerry S. Download maps and information before arrival.
Weather drainage issues: After rain, many campsites experience drainage problems. "The site while somewhat level was gravel and wet from day's storm (poor drainage)!" notes Ralph L. about Huntington/Fox Fire KOA. Higher elevation sites typically drain better than those in low-lying areas.
Tips for camping with families
Playground amenities: Ole Henry's Camping Retreat provides multiple play structures for different ages. "The playground area has a nice swing set and a couple big wooden play structures. There is drain pipe slides coming off one of the hillsides that is a kid favorite. They also have a little 55 gallon barrel train ride for little kids," describes Andrew S. These features keep children entertained without leaving the campground.
Movie nights: Huntington/Fox Fire KOA offers outdoor film screenings. "They showed a movie at 9pm on a big inflatable movie screen outside. Lots of other families there to hang out with," shares Zach H. Programs typically run on weekend evenings during summer months.
Bathroom considerations: Facilities vary significantly between locations. "The bathrooms were the best ones I've ever had at a campground," reports Destiny C. about Beach Fork Lake. Families should check current bathroom conditions when booking, especially when camping with young children.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: RV sites at Virginia Point Campground feature concrete pads. "Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions," explains Jon C. Level sites reduce setup time and stabilizer requirements.
Water pressure issues: Some campgrounds have extremely high water pressure. "Beautiful place to camp. Some sites are more difficult for parking a camper than others. We stayed at site 6 which wasn't too difficult to park but the water pressure was extremely high," warns Wendi L. about Iron Ridge at Lake Vesuvius. Pressure regulators are recommended.
Hookup configurations: Utility connections vary between sites. "The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works," explains Laura H. about Huntington/Fox Fire KOA. RVers should confirm exact hookup locations before positioning their vehicles.
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