Cabins near Prince, West Virginia range from rustic to modern accommodations across multiple state parks and private facilities. The region sits within the Appalachian Mountains at elevations between 1,400-2,500 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing from November through March, while summer highs typically reach 75-85°F with moderate humidity.
What to do
Hiking accessible trails: Little Beaver State Park offers numerous walking paths directly from the campground area. "The park has a lot of trails and a lake but we didn't have time to check them out," notes Adam and Suzanne B., while Marshall P. adds, "Several nice walking trails directly from the campground."
Fishing opportunities: At Little Beaver State Park Campground, the 18-acre stocked lake provides year-round fishing. "Beautiful park. Walking trails all over. We had site 19 which is one of the few pull thrus," reports Heather H. The park maintains a small dock area where anglers can cast for bass, bluegill, and trout.
Whitewater adventures: Many cabins serve as base camps for rafting trips. River Expeditions Campsites provides guided trips on both the New and Gauley rivers. Kelly M. reports, "This clean and spacious campground lends itself to white water rafting enthusiasts, offering various guided trips down the New and Gauley rivers."
What campers like
Modern bathroom facilities: Campground bathhouses consistently receive praise for cleanliness and maintenance. "The bathrooms were very nice and clean! The owners were also great," notes Melissa W. from Rifrafters. Another visitor at Adventures on the Gorge - Mill Creek commented, "Facilities are really nice, especially the camping bathhouse."
Evening entertainment: Several resorts offer scheduled activities and music during peak season. At The Outpost at New River Gourge, "Live music on weekends throughout the summer included with your stay. Also, they have some ticketed events for live music," reports Sean R.
Spacious sites: Many campers note that cabin sites provide ample outdoor space. "Our site was plenty large and the concrete pad was perfectly level," writes Patience W. about Rifrafters Campground. Similarly, at Babcock State Park, Kaley A. mentions, "We camped at site 21, which was the middle of a loop and it was space and flat."
What you should know
Cabin availability varies by season: Most state park cabins operate on seasonal schedules. "This campground is situated in the woods, near Lake. Has a good WFI everywhere, very clean and quiet," reports Ioan P. about Little Beaver State Park, which operates April through October.
Reservation requirements: Advanced booking is essential during peak season, especially for holiday weekends. "The site was accessible, and we could get into the bathhouse. The cabins and picnic facilities look to be first class," notes Laura M. about West Virginia Adventures Campground.
Terrain considerations: The region's mountainous landscape means many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Many sites looked like it may take some work to get level. We were in site 20 with a 23 ft TT and got level fairly easily but a longer rig may have difficulty in that site," writes Adam and Suzanne B. at Babcock State Park Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Some resorts include swimming facilities with cabin rentals. "We enjoyed live music and dinner one night at Canyon Rim. And despite the rainy weather that weekend, our kids enjoyed the pool," shares Rachel S. from Adventures on the Gorge.
Playground facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Meador Campground, "There is a lot of space to run around for the kids. It rained one day we were there and we took a quick drive to Pipestem and swam in the heated, indoor pool that is included in camping fee," notes Jeremiah S.
Wildlife viewing: Many cabin areas have abundant deer and other wildlife. "There were TONS of deer all around (just hanging out eating vegetation) during our short one night stay," reports Jay N. about Meador Campground at Bluestone Lake State Park.
Tips from RVers
Dump station locations: Not all cabin and RV sites include full hookups. "Dump site was a little different. Had to make a uturn to get in to dump," notes Charlie W. about facilities at Little Beaver State Park.
Site leveling challenges: The mountainous terrain creates leveling issues at many campgrounds. "It is very much built into a big hill - I was a little worried our Avion (similar to airstream) that had low clearance would bottom out as we came in and out of entrance hill to road but we had no issue," shares Cassondra P. about Rifrafters Campground.
Winter accessibility: For those seeking off-season cabin stays, verify road conditions. "We stayed in one of the cabins for Christmas. We were one of a handful of visitors staying at that time of year. The staff were accommodating of our late-night arrival. The cabins are heated, which kept us plenty warm in the middle of winter," reports Les R. about their Adventures on the Gorge experience.