Best Glamping near Petroleum, WV

Bigfoot Ridge near Petroleum offers unique glamping accommodations in a completely Bigfoot-themed yurt with modern amenities and a peaceful setting. The yurt provides a comfortable queen bed, private shower facilities, and laundry access, all within a serene creek-side location. "This yurt is 100% Bigfoot themed and has all the essentials including a shower house with laundry, a creek, and an amazing bed," noted one guest about their experience. The glamping site combines rustic charm with comfort elements like electricity, climate control, and custom Bigfoot-inspired décor, creating an atmospheric retreat that stands apart from traditional camping options.

The surrounding area boasts several additional luxury outdoor stays within a reasonable drive. Stonewall Resort State Park Campground in nearby Weston and Burr Oak State Park in Ohio feature upscale glamping options with lake access and recreational opportunities. Activities near these locations include boating on scenic lakes, hiking wooded trails, and exploring local attractions in Marietta, Ohio, just 45 minutes away. A visitor described their experience saying, "We spent most of the time on the water but the campsites were nice in a simple kind of way." Glamping accommodations are typically available from April through October, with some locations offering year-round options. Reservation requirements vary by property, with most sites requiring advance booking, especially during peak summer months when these unique accommodations fill quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Petroleum, West Virginia (15)

    1. Forked Run State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Long Bottom, OH
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 378-6206

    "On the border with West Virginia. There aren’t really sites on the water but there’s a nice path to the lake from the camp sites and lots of deer."

    "I've included a photo of the map the attendant had to show a view of the areas...electric and non-electric with a total of 151 sites. "

    2. Ashland RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Marietta, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 350-8157

    "Large open campground minutes from downtown Marrietta OH owner and Staff are very friendly and easy going! Clean, nice newer bath house."

    "Electrical hookups and water at your site, plus clean bathrooms and a shower house on the property. It's also a quiet area and everyone is very respectful."

    3. Burr Oak State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Glouster, OH
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 767-3683

    "Site 41 with a paved pad and electric. We were across from the shower house and bathrooms. The office is closed but a staff person was on site."

    "Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will."

    4. Bigfoot Ridge

    2 Reviews
    New Matamoras, OH
    29 miles
    +1 (304) 431-3216

    $25 - $150 / night

    "This yurt is 100% Bigfoot themed and has all the essentials including a shower house with laundry, a creek, and an amazing bed."

    5. Lone Pine Campground at Dodridge County Park

    1 Review
    Salem, WV
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 873-2267

    $21 - $32 / night

    "Our family loves to camp at this local campground, super clean bathrooms and pool with kids area is so much fun."

    6. Stonewall Resort State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Walkersville, WV
    45 miles
    Website

    "However, secreted away on the bank of Stonewall Jackson Lake, in Briar Point Campground there are five token tent sites."

    "The bathrooms are clean and they have nice showers. At the lodge there’s some restaurants, indoor outdoor pool, spa, you can rent kayaks to paddle around."

    7. Flatwoods KOA

    17 Reviews
    Sutton Lake, WV
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 765-5055

    $55 / night

    "It’s behind a hotel. Our site had room for our 26’ hybrid with 3 beds, plus two cars, chairs, and our two dog tie outs."

    "Nice small town in beautiful West Virginia."

    8. Strouds Run State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Athens, OH
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 592-2302

    "In mid April 2023 I arrived late afternoon and there were TONS of spots available. Happy with the spot I picked. There was some noise from other campsites, but overall not terrible."

    "The go to camping location for Athens. Many campsites, trails, and amenities. Anything from boat rentals, a small store, and docks to use near the lake."

    9. Kountry Resort Campground

    5 Reviews
    West Columbia, WV
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (740) 992-6488

    $20 - $80 / night

    "This campground has been around since the 1800s. It has a lot of permanent residents and we had a lot of fun checking out the different set ups. There are a lot of amenities but they need updated."

    10. Hook Lake (Campground A) — Jesse Owens State Park

    7 Reviews
    McConnelsville, OH
    44 miles

    "Beautiful campground with fire pit and table. Our site was big enough for 3 6 person tents but most sites are smaller and fit 1-2 4 person tents. Good trails to hike and wonderful scenery."

    "Great for families with pets too! Had a great time and looking forward to our next visit this weekend! I’d give it more stars if it had a shower house or swim area! Bring your solar shower!"

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Glamping Reviews near Petroleum, WV

121 Reviews of 15 Petroleum Campgrounds


  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 8, 2024

    Elk River Hotel and Caf__

    Elevate your "camping" experience!

    As part of the Elk River Hotel and Café, there are four glamping tents located on the Elk River. We have the Dyrt to thank for finding these as I’m quite certain I would not have found them otherwise! We tend to take months-long road trips and every once in a while, we like to find unique accommodations, and this fit the bill. Possible future expansion plans include Vermont and Florida but for now, this is the only location for GlampOut Resorts (not to be confused with Glamp Out Resort– singular). 

    Each glamping tent has a sink/small fridge, and coffee maker, a fully plumbed bathroom, and a king or queen-sized bed with linens. Bath towels are provided but no toiletries so make sure you bring them. The tents were spacious and clean, and the heater was appreciated during a cold, damp October stay. There is a sink and dorm-sized fridge but no microwave or way to cook a meal. Breakfast is optional, reasonably priced at $10 per person, and is served in the café at 8:30 am. The café is open for dinner Tuesday– Saturday from 4 pm– 9 pm and the food was good. I only saw one other breakfast/lunch eatery in town and no grocery store so plan accordingly, especially if you plan to be there on a Sunday or Monday! 

    About a half mile from the glamping tents is access to the Jeremiah Carpenter Trailhead but use caution. There was a barrier at the entrance, but a local police officer told me I should just walk around it. I hiked about a half mile up the steep hill; when the trail turned to the right, it was overgrown and narrow and since I was by myself, I just turned around and came back down the way I came. I later learned there had been bear sightings on this trail! Nearby is the Flatwoods Monster Chair Trail. I wasn’t sure if there was a put-in area for kayaks or canoes and no one I asked seemed to know. In June, there is a Big Foot festival and a seasonal farmers market. 

    When we were there, there was not much to do except relax. There is not much in the sleepy town of Sutton, however, it was a quiet respite for us during the last two weeks of our two-month trip. It is, however, a bit of a splurge at approximately $200 per night.

  • Megan M.
    Jul. 8, 2019

    Forked Run State Park Campground

    Dirty pit toilets. Dirty sinks. Beautiful lake.

    This state park has a beautiful lake and a nice beach. There are boat rentals and a frisbee golf course. Overall, this part of the park is beautiful. 

    The campgrounds, however, leave a lot to be desired. The people were really nice, but the facilities were terrible. The pit toilets were filthy- covered in flies, spiderwebs and dirt. They look like they have not been hosed out since the 70's. The showers and sinks are in an old, old building- it could be fine if it were cleaned daily, but it was filthy too. I was there 3 days and the showers and sinks were never cleaned. They were pretty gross from the start, but then by Saturday night one shower housed a pile of feces. No kidding. Poop in the shower. 

    We stayed in the camper cabin, which is just a very basic shed with a bed, bunk beds, air conditioning and heat. We stayed there because it was July and I wanted A/C and electricity. The cabin smelled like mold. 

    I'd go back to this lake but will not stay in the campgrounds again.

  • Amanda S.
    Jun. 19, 2021

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    Beautiful but questionable design.

    We stayed down at the "lake" spots which are not on the lake but quite above it. Our first site was #19, we were even hesitant to park our 23ft camper in it, but we did and then realized that as soon as we try to get in or out of the camper, it was a steep drop down 5ft. All the sites around this part were steep and tents were pitched on hillsides and most people only stayed for 1 night. We moved to a flatter spot but still had some fun fanagaling the camper in it. Very quiet campground during the week but as soon as Friday hits, it's crazy and loud. We had some neighbors who didn't respect the Quiet hours starting at 10pm and were told very nicely by the Park Ranger and still made a huge fuss. Glad we only stayed for 2 nights.

  • Elaine L.
    Aug. 16, 2018

    Bulltown Campground — Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

    Great getaway

    I love that we can choose a site and reserve online. Much easier than driving around to find an open spot. We stayed at the waters edge this time. It was nice and quiet, close to the bath house, water fountain and playground. Our site was nice sized and not on top of another. We had a picnic table, some shade, electric and a fire pit. There’s a boat ramp with fishing and swimming areas within the campground as well as a beach area and fishing about half mile away. The campground is clean and cared for. There’s a historical area that’s really neat and a country store with things you may have forgotten - the ice cream and pizza are great too!

    We saw deer and a skunk came up to our site twice.

  • Dan N.
    Sep. 30, 2016

    Forked Run State Park Campground

    Forked Run State Park

    On the border with West Virginia. There aren’t really sites on the water but there’s a nice path to the lake from the camp sites and lots of deer. We spent most of the time on the water (there’s a power limit on the boats) but the campsites were nice in a simple kind of way (showers but no flush).

  • Shannon G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    Great site!

    Site 41 with a paved pad and electric. We were across from the shower house and bathrooms. The office is closed but a staff person was on site. Our site was perfect for us with trees on either side to help with shade. Across our site was also a big green space to walk our dogs. Not all the electric sites have shade especially if you are up top. The lower electric is much better however some of the sites hardly have a space for tents and would be better for a camper. Lots of places to hike and a lake to kayak or canoe. There’s a big playground for the kids as well. The tent only sites are a little less desirable as they are all downhill and mostly uneven. They have flush toilets and sinks but you’d have to come up to the main campground to shower. Pick your site wisely!

  • Linda The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2020

    Flatwoods KOA

    Clean and quiet

    This campground was perfect. It’s up on a hill and the sites are spaced out pretty well. It’s behind a hotel. Our site had room for our 26’ hybrid with 3 beds, plus two cars, chairs, and our two dog tie outs. I loved that it was near the main highway but up on a hill so you didn’t hear the traffic. The pool is part of the hotel property and the campground is allowed to use it anytime it’s open. There is a grocery store and a Walmart within a mile. There is also a small dog park on site. Sutton lake was about ten minutes away. I definitely recommend this campground.

  • D
    Sep. 12, 2025

    Hook Lake (Campground A) — Jesse Owens State Park

    Can’t wait to come back!!!

    Beautiful campground with fire pit and table. Our site was big enough for 3 6 person tents but most sites are smaller and fit 1-2 4 person tents.

    Good trails to hike and wonderful scenery. No cell reception unless you have satellite.

    The raccoons were a little to close for comfort in the evening make sure you lock your food and trash in your car at night.

  • Ryan M.
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Burr Oak State Park Campground

    What You Make Of It

    Luxurious accommodations and continental breakfasts won’t be found here…..a space to unwind and reflect will. The sites are sloped and ill paved but the sights, the sights are quintessential Southeast Ohio. Rolling hills dotted with little burgs where the oil has dried up but the resolve has yet to. A slight traverse down the hill lends views normally reserved for travel mags and postcards if just a bit of adventure is employed.


Guide to Petroleum

Camping options near Petroleum, West Virginia include established campgrounds and rustic sites within driving distance of this small community. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at approximately 800 feet elevation, the area experiences typical seasonal variations with summer temperatures averaging in the 80s and winters dropping below freezing. Several campgrounds within a 45-minute drive offer both primitive camping and more developed facilities with hookups.

What to Do

Disc golf courses: Forked Run State Park Campground offers an on-site disc golf course that's popular with visitors. "There is plenty to do with fishing and hiking. A lot of people in the area mainly go for swimming or to play frisbee golf," notes Andrew S., who has visited Forked Run State Park Campground since childhood.

Archery range: Hook Lake Campground provides target practice opportunities for bow hunters and archery enthusiasts. "There's also an archery range but I did not go and check that out as I do not have a bow and arrow," mentions one camper at Hook Lake Campground, which is part of the Jesse Owens State Park system.

Boating with restrictions: Several lakes in the region allow boating with specific regulations. "On the border with West Virginia...we spent most of the time on the water (there's a power limit on the boats) but the campsites were nice in a simple kind of way," reports Dan N. about his experience at Forked Run State Park.

Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes and streams provide fishing access for different skill levels. "The lake and the beach are very nice! Sometimes the water isn't very clean. The trails are worth it though!" writes Lucille W. about Strouds Run State Park Campground.

What Campers Like

Unique glamping accommodations: Beyond the Bigfoot-themed yurt camping near Petroleum, West Virginia visitors can find other distinctive options. "Great cabin with a lot of room for family. Easy access to the water for a fun-filled day off boating," writes Lauri C. about the cabins at Burr Oak State Park Campground.

Free camping areas: Some locations offer no-cost camping with basic amenities. "This is a free campsite that was part of the AEP reclamation lands. The campsites do not have any camp stores, no fire wood to buy, no water (so make sure you pack what you will need), and they do have a campground host," explains Kenpocentaur K. about Hook Lake Campground.

Quiet weekday visits: Many campgrounds in the region have significantly reduced occupancy during weekdays. "Very hot outside so aware that many sites do not have shade. Camp store people friendly, made a site change for us. In the 90's so very few spots taken!" reports Tracie M. about her summer visit to Burr Oak State Park.

Lake views: Several campgrounds offer waterfront or water-view sites. "The campsite was big enough for 3 6-person tents but most sites are smaller and fit 1-2 4-person tents. Good trails to hike and wonderful scenery," shares Devin C. about their experience at Hook Lake Campground.

What You Should Know

Varied bathroom facilities: Campground restroom quality differs significantly across locations. "Showers were clean but only central and shared between all loops," notes Shane T. about Forked Run State Park, while others mention vault toilets that "look like they have not been hosed out since the 70's" at other facilities.

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty or nonexistent connectivity. "No cell reception unless you have satellite," warns Devin C. about Hook Lake Campground, while The Wandering Shores reports, "While most of the sites at Hook Lake do not have cell coverage we were lucky enough to find that at the 'top of the hill' we were able to get both att and verizon at around 2 bars."

Water quality concerns: Some locations report issues with water supply. "Make sure you run the water lines to clear them out before hooking up. The water quality is very poor," advises Laura H. about her stay at Flatwoods KOA.

Inconsistent site leveling: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain that can challenge setup. "Not sure if they are all like this, but it's a big ugh... trash pick up is 1/day & 1 bag of trash," notes Snooz H. about Flatwoods KOA, while others mention similar challenges at different locations.

Tips for Camping with Families

Playground access: Some campgrounds provide play areas for children. "This campground has been around since the 1800s. There are a lot of amenities but they need updated. The playgrounds need replaced. The activities building had a pool and game room area, which we used a lot," shares Jeremiah S. about Kountry Resort Campground.

Wildlife awareness: Prepare for local wildlife encounters, particularly at night. "The raccoons were a little too close for comfort in the evening make sure you lock your food and trash in your car at night," advises Devin C. about their Hook Lake experience.

Nearby towns for supplies: Know where to restock if needed. "McConnelsville is about 20 min away for all your gas, food (Kroger) and propane," notes The Wandering Shores about resources near Hook Lake, while others mention Marietta as another option within driving distance.

Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer lake swimming with beach areas. "The park itself is clean, but the facilities are dated. Shower house was OK, toilets are primitive," explains Bobbi M. about Forked Run State Park, which offers swimming among its activities.

Tips from RVers

RV site selection: Choose appropriate spots based on rig size and leveling needs. "I chose a site on a hill that I was able to get my 40+ rig into, I was all by myself with a great view," shares James D. about Hook Lake Campground, adding "Both of the Camp Grounds mentioned there is no danger of getting a big rig into and not out of so don't be afraid."

Hookup availability: Plan for varied utility access across campgrounds. "Large sites. Great staff. Absolutely love this place. Slow pace and quiet," reports James P. about his experience at Ashland RV Park, which offers full hookups.

Steep access roads: Be prepared for challenging terrain when entering some campgrounds. "We visited this park for the 4th of July, which made it very busy, but it was still very quiet. Be ready to tow up steep hills throughout this park," warns Laura H. about Flatwoods KOA.

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