Top Tent Camping near Petroleum, WV
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Best Tent Sites Near Petroleum, WV (14)
1. Hune Bridge Campground
3 Reviews•13 Photos•53 SavesAccess the Hune Bridge Campground along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway (S.R. 26) in Washington County. The campground is located across the historic Hune Covered Bridge.
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2. Kinderhook Trailhead
1 Review•3 Photos•12 SavesPrimitive camping is allowed at no charge at the trailhead, but only during the horse and mountain bike riding open season.
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- Equestrian
3. Lane Farm Campground
1 Review•12 Photos•15 SavesFormerly the Lane family farm, this small campground is approximately 5 miles north of Marietta along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. The site has four campsites on the Little Muskingum.
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4. Conaway Run State Lake
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5. Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
1 Review•8 Photos•26 SavesIn Monroe County, this area offers camping, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and a scenic hiking trail. The site has six walk-in campsites, eight picnic sites, and a picnic shelter. There are two loop trails for hiking, one at 3½ miles and the other at 1½ miles. A 2-acre pond at the site is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish.This secluded recreation area was once the farmstead of the Lamping family. The family homesteaded this area in the 1800s.
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6. Wayne National Forest Haught Run Campground
1 Review•1 SaveThis site has four campsites, and access to both the river and trail system. The site is just south of the Rinard Covered Bridge. This site is closed due to erosion causing a safety hazard to the campsites.
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7. Trailer Center Campground
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8. Kinderhook Horseback Riding System
Be the first to review!This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of the steeper hills on the Wayne National Forest. It will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.
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9. Baileys Trail Tent Camping
2 Reviews•11 Photos•33 SavesLocated 1.5 miles from the Baileys Trail System (Chauncey Trailhead) and even closer to Wayne National Forest. Site is secluded in summertime yet close to state SR 13. It is situated off the old Sunday Creek Coal Mine railroad bed and Sunday Creek. Tent camping and portable/pull-behind units only. Amenities include an 8' x 8' deck pad and a fire ring with plenty of wood available. The campground has municipal water, a gas generator, a composting toilet, as well as a gas camping stove. Cell service (Verizon) is excellent. Gate is locked and night and there are security cameras. Owner lives on the property. There are two group campsites of three tent pads each. Price listed is for a tent pad, fire ring and amenities. 2 guests per tent pad, 1 car per guest. Campers are free to set up camp (or hammock) anywhere in the designated 2-acre space.
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10. Camp Rotan
2 Reviews•7 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
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Recent Tent Reviews In Petroleum
235 Reviews of 14 Petroleum Campgrounds
James P.
Legend
Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
Nice state park
Come in via Harrisville as the way in via Cairo has very bad roads. Campground is very nice and well maintained. Sites have electricity and water; dump station is very well done and easily accessible with any RV configuration.
- James P.Legend
Forked Run State Park
In need of TLC
Narrow roads getting to state park. Campground in need of an update and targeted maintenance. Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly. Sites are asphalt. Not many sites are level. Most patrons seem to be local - weekends full of loud music and drinking.
- JJ G.
Scout
Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds
Nice campground and friendly staff
Fantastic campground! Staff was super friendly and we were escorted to our camp site. Facilities a little dated but clean! Pool area was clean! We tent camp, but walking around, the camping trailers did not appear to be crowded together. For us this is a fantastic place to overnight and will return again when traveling through the area!!
- AAlicia W.Scout
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Great experience
The campground was pretty packed for much of the weekend, but it never got too loud. Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious. I was at site 2, which is on a slight incline, but it didn't matter too much because I camp in a teardrop so keeping it level isn't an issue. Wifi and Verizon cell were both strong. Easy access to the rail trail and close to the river. I'll definitely go back.
Jeremiah S.
Guide
Kountry Resort Campground
Family Fun at Old Campground
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. The playgrounds need replaced. The activities building had a pool and game room area, which we used a lot. These were dated as well but our kids had a blast and that is all that matters.
Everyone we engaged with at the campground was very pleasant. We went midweek so it was not very crowded other than the permanent residents. The park is very quiet.
We did a couple day trips down to Pomeroy, which is a nice little river town with ice cream, playgrounds, and shops less than five miles from the campground.
- Kim M.Scout
Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
Nice deep sites. Cokeley is W/E. Restrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on s
Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP(Cokeley or River Run) Call the park office directly. 304)643-2931.
GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills! Call the office! Park personnel said some GPS will bring campers up a bad gravel road!
Most of the sites are not shaded, ours had partial shade.
Will definitely return.
Wi-Fi worked!
- MMandy J.
TravelerForked Run State Park
Great local campground
We stayed there years ago. Our only complaint was how close the sites are together. Some are down over banks & some are on a slant. It was rather noisy when we were there too. Nice beach area for swimming though!
- SSabrina B.Traveler
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Too many behemoths
Beautiful campground but all giant RVs with lights like a Walmart lot T night. Nice Nature Center with attentive rangers. We camp in a tear drop and will not camp here again.
- Jeremiah S.Guide
Bulltown Campground
Surviving Storm
We booked this trip last minute on Memorial Day weekend and literally took the last site reservable. The place was crowded and our corner was as crowded as anywhere. The people beside us had way too many cars that made it a little tough to back in. The 5 dudes standing around helped us navigate their vehicles but it was annoying. Later the guy brought us over some whiskey and beers, maybe as an unstated apology.
The CG itself was very family oriented and our site was a good size. We went swimming in lake two days and drove down to Flatwoods for some of the best ice cream you can find at The Spot (UFO and alien sighting location lol).
A huge storm rolled through with 40/50 mph winds. We had a little heads up thanks to buying a day of WiFi but most people were caught flat footed. We saw 30 plus awnings and canopies destroyed. Power went out for entire last day but we were fine. No rangers or park folks let us know anything but that was fine.
I’d recommend c1-c5 if you have kids.
- Jeremiah S.Guide
Stonewall Resort State Park Campground
Great Amenities
After years of tent camping, this was our first camping trip with camper our and two youngest kids. When we stayed it was cold outside but we had full hook up and were prepared.
We had nice view of the lodge. The lodge amenities are top notch with a heated pool that only costs a a daily charge to use on top of camping. The campsite itself was a little pricey with the only thing distinguishing the campground being lodge activities you have to pay for.
I’d recommend sites 1-5, 20, and 39.
- Jeremiah S.Guide
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Great Family Campground
We had a wonderful time. The Park is great and we have stayed at lodge 4 times before but this was first camping trip.
We stayed during historic heat wave but kept cool in the river, the pool, and with the ice cream store nearby. There wasn’t easy river access from the campground but we climbed down the hill with no problem and waded the stream for hours.
The property was very clean and family oriented. Nice spacing at our site in particular. I would also recommend sites 10, 11, 17, 19, 13, and 14.
Beth R.Legend
Flatwoods KOA
Ok overnight
Pros: 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup
Cons: Gravel sites Check-in at Days Inn Limited amenities (pools at Days Inn)
- kkeri S.Traveler
Broken Wheel Campground
Family camping
I recently went tent camping with my two children and 2 dogs it was a wonderful experience! The catch and release pond was a wonderful place to take kids to learn and gaurentee to catch a fish with worms. We also found newts! Plenty of trash cans around and a nice park to play at. We tied our doggos between two trees and let them run. Firewood for sale. None to gather around not even sticks so be prepared for that. The tent camping sites arnt marked you kind of just go anywhere which was fine since we were the only ones there. We loved it!
- JJulie C.Traveler
River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
Weekend Getaway
Great place to stay! We were at site 13, right on the water. Check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly! Plenty of ice and firewood at the store and a cute little gift shop. The site was mostly flat where we parked the camper and very close to the bathhouse. Plenty to do around the park - biking the rail trails, hiking, fishing, basketball, and a nice playground, to name a few! We definitely plan to make another trip there this year!!
- BBethany R.Scout
Kittie Wilson
Not too shabby
A small dark sky campground with cabins to rent as well. Water and electricity are on most sites. No dump station. Free fire wood for campers and each site has a grill and fire ring. Showers and flushing toilets are at the main building and the honor system is how they do business. 20 bucks a night! Nice people and great night time sky watching. Easy to get any size rig in. Plenty for the kids to do and great hiking trails. Ridge walkers are known to be in the area (Bigfoot) avoid making eye contact during breeding season.
Brittany R.Traveler
Backwoods Campground & Winery
Best campground ever!!
So peaceful, beautiful views!!! Always have a good time, and always love enjoying time with family and friends and time together!!! Have to check it out! Experience is amazing!!!!
- Steve S.Guide
Bicentennial Campground
Great place to stay for a night
Pulled into the campground late. First come first serve. Lots of deer hunters there. Did find a nice level spot though
- BBrenda M.Scout
Statts Mills Campground
Neglected campground
This was the most neglected campground I have ever seen. The swings were all broken and on the ground in the playground, the picnic tables were broken and falling apart, the grass had not been cut, and the electricity did not work in all of the sites. It was disgusting. The entrance does not accommodate an RV or a large camper even though the owner said it did. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
- CCraig B.Guide
Camp Creek State Park
Awesome
Lots of elevation to summit and water to cool you off after exploring.
Joseph B.LegendCamp Creek State Park
Nice Campground, plenty of trails!
Stopped here for 2 days on our way home. Nice sites they have; full hookups, water and electric, some just electric, and they also have boondocks sites near the waterfall.
Bathrooms were good, (as I have posted before, I've seen worse), store had basics, sites were decent size with a nice fire pit.
They also give a military discount.
There are trails and gravel roads all around the campground. I received a map at check in, and decided to ride my mountainbike to the top of "Neely Knob". It was quite a climb! I came down the east side of Bear Marsh and found out quickly that there were water crossings and deep mud sections. I got a great workout and would definitely explore more of the trails on our next visit.
- JJeff Y.Traveler
Flatwoods KOA
WV Camping Week
Loved this campground right off I-79 Flatwoods exit. Clean, spacious, quiet and convenient to central WV sites
Lucas G.Traveler
Burr Oak State Park
Great camping during off times
Stayed at a non-electric site for a weekend after Labor Day. All adjacent campsites were empty. It was great with silence and space, but would be considerably less enjoyable during peak times. Showers and restrooms were acceptable and what you might expect from a state park. The lodge on the opposite side of the lake offers great food and drinks.
- MMatt H.Scout
Bicentennial Campground
Nice Quiet place to stay for the night.
We pulled in around 7:30, just as it was starting to get dark. The campgrounds were pretty quiet and roads were well maintained.
Nick W.GuideFlatwoods KOA
Remeber to check in at Days Inn
Our stay was for one night on a travel day to another location. Campground is clean and well-maintained. My wife read a review that mentioned check-in is in the Days Inn signage is small and if we didn’t know we needed to check-in at the hotel we would have missed it. This campground is labeled as a journey but with the addition of amenities at the Days Inn this is a great place for a couple of days. Very dog friendly.
Rachel L.GuideCamp Creek State Park
CAMPERS BEWARE
This is a very beautiful campground!! Very peaceful and the staff are very friendly. We stayed at Blue Jay tent site 3. The reason for the warning is that if you visit Campbell falls, BEWARE it is extremely slippery. The brown algae makes it very slick and no shoe will handle it. There’s no real entrance to the water to swim. We literally had to slide down like a water slide haha. But when we got down there the water was freezing cold and we had to get out which was very very difficult. There is only a STEEP bank. This is the same way for Mash Creek Falls, the rocks are extremely slippery. Ankle breaker rocks. Make sure to come early also to visit the mash fork creek campground office to get your firewood! The nearest store is very far. We had to go all the way to Tractor supply in Beckley because we came too late. Also visit the marsh creek bathrooms for showers! Like I said it’s gorgeous here and especially when it’s a breezy day. The walk down to the creek behind our campsite is very easy and only a few steps. Have fun!!
- BBrianGuide
Bicentennial Campground
Nice overnight spot
Nice refuge for an overnight. I pulled in late. Road from I70 was in good condition. Plenty of spots for camping and a pond.
Jake C.Legend
DaLazyBear
Secluded with connivences nearby
Jake from the Dyrt here! DaLazyBear Campground is new to the Dyrt and offers campers tent or partial hookup RV sites. Check them out and show them some love!
Guide to Petroleum
Camping near Petroleum, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking and Trails: Explore the trails at Cedar Creek State Park Campground. Reviewers mention, "The trails are decently marked, and the fishing is on point." This park is perfect for those who enjoy nature walks and fishing.
- Kayaking and Fishing: At Forked Run State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy kayaking and fishing. One camper noted, "Kayaking was great with some hidden coves," making it a great spot for water activities.
- Wildlife Watching: North Bend State Park, home to River Run Campground, is known for its wildlife. A visitor shared, "Saw deer and turkeys!" This makes it a fantastic place for nature lovers.
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers at River Run Campground. One review states, "Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious."
- Spacious Sites: Many campers enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Cokeley Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "We were thrilled about our location, and by the amount of space around our site!"
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families love the activities available at Stonewall Resort State Park Campground. One camper said, "Nice clean campground with access to the lake, lodge, restaurants, and golf."
What you should know
- Site Conditions: Some campgrounds, like Forked Run State Park Campground, have uneven sites. A visitor warned, "Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking as sites can be small and hilly."
- Noise Levels: Expect some noise at certain campgrounds. One camper at River Run Campground noted, "Beautiful campground but all giant RVs with lights like a Walmart lot at night."
- Limited Amenities: Some sites, like Mountwood Park Family Campground, may have limited amenities. A reviewer mentioned, "Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids, like Cedar Creek State Park Campground. A reviewer said, "Plenty of playgrounds for the kids."
- Plan for Noise: Be prepared for noise during weekends at places like Forked Run State Park Campground. One camper noted, "Most patrons seem to be local - weekends full of loud music and drinking."
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep kids happy. A visitor at River Run Campground mentioned, "Plenty of ice and firewood at the store."
Tips from RVers
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites at Cokeley Campground. A reviewer advised, "Most of the sites are not shaded, ours had partial shade."
- Bring a Water Pressure Regulator: Campers at Cokeley Campground recommend this to avoid issues with high water pressure. One camper shared, "The pressure was so strong it was leaking from the release valve."
- Know Your Hookups: Be aware of the type of hookups available. A camper at Lake Snowden Campground mentioned, "The website advertises electrical hookups but it fails to mention that some sites... are only 50 amp hookups."
Camping near Petroleum, West Virginia, has something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a family adventure, the campgrounds in this area provide a great experience.
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