1 campground with availability this weekend
Wildlife management areas and state parks near Peterstown, West Virginia offer diverse tent camping options along the New River watershed, ranging from free first-come, first-served tent campsites to primitive sites with basic amenities. Indian Mills Camping Area in Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area provides basic tent campsites open from mid-April through mid-October, with sites situated in wooded areas that offer privacy. Walnut Flats Campground, about 30 miles southeast of Peterstown, features five tent-only sites with vault toilets and hand-pump water, though access requires a 4x4 vehicle on rough mountain roads. Bull Falls Campground in the Bluestone WMA offers riverside tent camping with approximately 20 sites that provide access to hiking trails and water activities.
Most tent campgrounds in the region feature primitive amenities with varying terrain conditions. Campers should prepare for rocky or uneven ground at many sites, with one visitor noting they "had to pitch the tent in the flattest spot" available. Vault toilets are standard at most locations, though maintenance quality varies considerably between campgrounds. Water access is limited, with many sites requiring campers to bring their own drinking water. Fire rings are common but not universal, and some campsites charge per tent rather than per site, with fees ranging from $10-20 per night. The camping season typically runs April through October, with limited winter availability.
Walk-in tent sites provide the most secluded camping experiences in the region. At Stone Cliff Campground in New River Gorge National Park, a camper reported that "even with 2-3 other groups there, it still felt secluded with the sites' distance from each other and the wooded area." Meadow Creek Campground, now designated as tent-only, offers 17 free first-come, first-served sites that are "flat, large and spaced out," though frequent train noise and limited shade from newly planted trees are notable drawbacks. Primitive tent camping areas often require carrying gear short distances from parking areas, with some sites accessible only by hiking, boating, or crossing railroad tracks. Backcountry tent camping options can be found along the Appalachian Trail at locations like Chestnut Knob Shelter.
"I didn’t camp here, but I took out my kayak at the boat ramp and looked around. Vault M/F toilet, BYOTP. No hookups and I didn’t see a water spigot. Plenty of shade. Closed during flood."
"Beautiful spot on the New River in Giles County, VA located right outside downtown Narrows. There's a Disc Golf Course, Fishing, Camping, and Community Events. Well kept, clean, and perfect."
"There is no potable water."
"Cozy little site not too far from the main highway! Checked this out on my way to Tennessee. Primitive camping but has plenty of natural wonders to keep you busy!"
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"If you’re looking for an out-of-the-way camping spot that comes with supreme quiet, solitude and a close embrace of the best of West Virginia nature as it was meant to be experienced, then make your way"
"West Virginia at its finest! Blue stone state park is right next door to the lake so there are wonderful water activities here."
"Camp ground was clean, bathhouse was clean and neighbors were all spaced out pretty good. Staff was kind and helpful. We enjoyed ourselves and will for sure go back."
"Nice campground outside Bland, VA. The road up needs a 4x4. Nice vault toilets and a hand pump water. There are 5 sites at this location."
"1st: The water pump doesn't work at location. Bring your own water. 2nd: Bring all you need before you camp out. There is one gas station to find resources 2.2 miles from campsite."
"You’ve struck gold here at Bull Falls Campground if you’re looking to get away from it all, discover solitude in the heart of West Virginia’s lush, verdant nature garden of Eden."
"No showers but there is a store 10 minutes away where you can pay to take a hot shower. In back of store."
"site: some shaded sites. some sites along water. semi-private sites. amenities: a few campground options. pretty clean. attractions: near town. fishing. near pool. hiking. nature activities."
"The ranger informed us someone who stayed here in a rv had a close call crossing the train tracks and now they have decided to make this campground a tent only place."
"Recovering RV park, now tents only. Watched a cluster of fireflies that looked like a lightning storm. Just off the river and just off the highway, no water."
TravelerShowers themselves are nice but don't have privacy room to dry and get dressed. Spots are fairly close together. $50 for one night seemed kinda high. There is highway noise. You do get a discount on your cave tour.
GuideNeed an overnight stay on 81/77 this is the place. Booked is call them complete the reservation via Campspot app which they use so I had to download it. Place had plenty of sites pull through which I didnt need but they were so accommodating. I had a perfect view of mountains and cow pasture Relaxation and sleep close to bathhouse and office. They also have propane fill for your camper
ScoutWe stayed in Site number 24 which is full hook ups, however, just about all of the sites number is one through 32 are less than desirable either very little room outside your camper or the back in sites are steep hard to level your camper and very little room to set a set of chairs out I would not camp in this area of the campground again.
ScoutFrom check in to our stay, large big rig drive through lot. Quiet and clean park. Even had pizza and delicious wings delivered right to our coach. Next time through we hope to stay again.
ScoutGreat campground, very nice, clean bath house. Park is easy to find
ScoutOwner is friendly, people staying here consist of workers and retired people for the most part so the people are very quiet, beautiful river running through the end of the campground and a nice little hiking trail and a wide open area for kids to run and play. Only “bad” part is the road noise you are about 200 yards off that highway and can here it all day and night! But if your like me and don’t mind you will love it here!
GuideWhat a great find! Private sites, nice walking areas, and great hosts. Top it off with clean bathrooms with great showers and this was a win for us. It may not be suitable for bigger rigs but for our 22’ van, it was perfect.
ScoutGreat campground. Very clean. Campsites are well placed.
GuideBeautiful area but not really campervan friendly. Great location and climbing areas. But vehicle sites are very level.
Primitive tent camping near Peterstown, West Virginia offers access to the New River watershed along the West Virginia-Virginia border. Campsites range from secluded riverside spots to mountain settings with elevations between 1,500-2,500 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-90°F with nighttime lows in the 60s, while spring and fall camping requires preparation for temperature swings of 30-40 degrees between day and night.
Fishing spots: At Camp Success, the New River provides excellent fishing opportunities. "Plenty of shade. Closed during flood," notes Sue B., who adds that the boat ramp provides good water access even if not staying overnight.
Disc golf course: Camp Success offers more than just camping with its recreational facilities. "There's a Disc Golf Course, Fishing, Camping, and Community Events. Well kept, clean, and perfect," according to Wendy G., making it a versatile destination for active campers.
Hiking trails: Multiple trails of varying difficulty levels branch out from Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area. "Nearby, there's archery ranges, horses for rent and an endless amount of trails to hike," reports Stuart K., who recommends getting on the water early when kayaking the New River as "the current on the New River isn't strong, but it's definitely a workout if you get on there midday."
Spacious tent sites: Meadow Creek Campground offers generous tent camping spaces. "Sites are flat, large and spaced out," writes Casey L., though noting "the trees are very newly planted so they provide no shade or privacy." The campground features 17 free first-come, first-served tent-only sites.
Wildlife viewing: Evening hours reveal natural light shows at Meadow Creek Campground. Grant M. describes watching "a cluster of fireflies that looked like a lightning storm," noting the campground is "just off the river and just off the highway, no water."
Secluded locations: Walnut Flats Campground provides a rustic camping experience. "Good hikes nearby, nothing too difficult and all are beautiful. The Appalachian Trail is close to the site, find some thru hikers and make some trail magic!" shares Amber A., highlighting the site's natural setting with "lots of wildlife too."
Water access challenges: Water sources vary widely between campgrounds. At Indian Mills Camping Area, Stuart K. reports "running water" at sites, while at East Shore Campground, no drinking water is available and campers must bring their own.
Vehicle requirements: Some camping areas have rough access roads. Stephanie J. advises about Walnut Flats Campground: "Nice campground outside Bland, VA. The road up needs a 4x4. Nice vault toilets and a hand pump water. There are 5 sites at this location."
Train noise: Several campgrounds sit near active railroad tracks. David at Meadow Creek Campground notes trains "coming as often as every 20 minutes" that are "fun to watch but very loud and frequent," advising campers to prepare for noise throughout the night.
Swimming options: Whitt Riverbend Park offers water recreation for families. "Primitive camping but has plenty of natural wonders to keep you busy!" reports John R., who discovered this "cozy little site not too far from the main highway."
Wind preparations: At exposed sites, secure tent stakes thoroughly. David warns about Meadow Creek Campground: "The wind here is also very strong and without strong anchors could easily pull up your tent. We were having to restake the corners throughout our stay."
Bathroom facilities: Campground bathroom quality varies significantly. At Bluestone State Park, Jeff E. reports "the bathhouse is open air over half of it. Had no soap or toilet paper and the toilets were all plugged up," suggesting families bring their own supplies.
Site access warnings: Meadow Creek Campground has restricted RV access. David explains: "The ranger informed us someone who stayed here in a rv had a close call crossing the train tracks and now they have decided to make this campground a tent only place." Campers must cross four sets of active train tracks to reach this campground.
Year-round availability: Some tent campgrounds remain open during winter. Licia S. notes Meadow Creek Campground is "open year round - a no hunting campsite" with reliable cell service: "1 bar of unboosted cell service with ATT with some drop off if raining, but fine for streaming videos."
Equestrian options: Horse campers have dedicated facilities at White Cedar Horse Camp, which features "pipe corral" setups. Dusty V. describes "big trees at the campsites, beautiful place to camp with horses," noting "there is a store 10 minutes away where you can pay to take a hot shower."
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