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Army Camp in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve allows pets at its free primitive campsites near Prince, West Virginia. This dispersed camping area features picnic tables, fire rings, and trash receptacles while maintaining a natural setting along the New River. Babcock State Park Campground also welcomes pets at its sites with electric hookups, water access, and showers. The campground has large sites with soft ground and good tree coverage, making it comfortable for dogs and their owners. Grandview Sandbar Campground provides another pet-friendly option with riverside camping and access to hiking trails.
Trails throughout New River Gorge National Park offer excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs. The Endless Wall Trail and Long Point Trail provide scenic views while being accessible for pets on leash. Stone Cliff Campground features secluded riverside sites where dogs can enjoy swimming in designated areas. Summer camping in the West Virginia mountains means fewer bugs and cool nights, creating comfortable conditions for pets. Visitors should note that most campgrounds require pets to remain on leash at all times, and owners should bring sufficient water as some primitive sites like Army Camp and Grandview Sandbar lack running water. The nearby town of Lewisburg offers pet supplies and veterinary services approximately 15-40 minutes from most campgrounds.
"New River, just outside of Prince, WV off Route 41 offers upclose and personal riverside camping."
"Through Traffic: Access to the boat ramp is through the campground. Though, traffic is minimal, folks on the way to the ramp and picnic area often drive pretty fast."
"This CCC State Park is very picturesque and has several hiking trails and the man-made lake is small but offers plenty of recreation possibilities. I found the layout a little strange."
"Note that there is a walking path that runs directly behind the site and will take you over to loop 2. There weren't too many people using it while we were there though."
from $35 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The dog park is large, open, and was a great spot for our dogs to run around and burn off some energy.What really sets this place apart is the incredible owners."
"Beautiful area, close to New River National Park. Very accommodating staff. Includes wifi, PBS TV, small dog run, small playground, picnic shelter, laundry, bathhouse, firewood, ice,etc."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"I’ve spent over 150 days camping and hiking in West Virginia n the past four years and keep finding new, wonderful places to enjoy."
"Easy access to river, able to hear it from campsite. Very clean pit toilet bathroom. Road to access is single lane paved/gravel. Best for cars/vans, but did see some small pull behinds."
"The most photographed place in west Virginia is the grist mill. Awesome trails all around."
"Babcock State Park, located in the thriving megapolis of Clifton, West Virginia is postcard perfect!"
from $33 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away by the river past Thurmond. Great secluded sites. Trailhead for hiking from camp."
"There are some right on the river and a couple more set back closer to the trail. Great spot to set up a hammock, go swimming, or walk on the nearby trails if you aren’t climbing."
"Nearby are showers and restrooms. They have individual rooms that can be locked that has the restroom in with the shower stall. Lots of biking and equestrian trails available."
"The campground is spread around a really big area but it’s very hill-y. Beautiful area. Close to store & restaurants. Staff very friendly. A little pricey but worth it."
from $15 - $600 / night
Check Availability"Great tent campground very near the New River gorge and close by Summerville Lake and the Gulley River. Multiple campsites in heavily forested area. Drive up to the sites."
"campground is bigger than it appears as there are multiple places to camp on one site, it is a primitive campground so don't come looking to hook up to electricity, very family friendly and good for dogs"
from $10 - $11 / night
Check Availability"Great campground adjacent to New River Gorge National Park. Within a short walk/bike to multiple biking and hiking trailheads. Close enough to bike into Fayetteville (a cool little town)."
"Good amenities plenty of space, and walking distance from some of the best views in the park!"
from $10 - $85 / night
Check Availability"In close proximity of hiking, sights, white water rafting, cold beers, food & music!"
"Huge driving area, no problem maneuvering. Very simple set up. Nice bath house. RV spots are nice concrete pads and pretty level. Hookups work. Wide open skies- great for solar."
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.
TravelerOn top of a mountain. Gorgeous afternoon and evening views but The fog is dense in the mornings, which comes with a lot of dew, but completely worth it for the afternoon view. No shade trees at our site, but they are large and offer fire rings and picnic tables. Direct access to the happy McCoy trails. We rented just down the street the side-by-side for a couple of days and had a fantastic time.
ScoutGreat campground, very nice, clean bath house. Park is easy to find
TravelerHuge campground. Well maintained. The lake is gorgeous, great for kayaking or paddle boarding
ScoutThe website is dead and so is the phone number. No reservations possible.
GuideBeautiful area but not really campervan friendly. Great location and climbing areas. But vehicle sites are very level.
RangerThis campground provides an off the main road and in the woods experience. Tents have grassy spots and elevated platforms overlooking the area. There are several camper/RV spots along with cabins of various sizes. A calm creek runs through the property and within minutes of the New River National Park visitor center, downtown Fayetteville, and other adventure businesses.
TravelerEasy to get to, parking and bathrooms nearby, kayak access, 3+ mile trail access, cell service is reliable
GuideNice place to camp very relaxing.
The New River Gorge region near Prince, West Virginia sits at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 3,200 feet, creating diverse microclimates throughout the area. This section of the Appalachians features sandstone cliffs and dense hardwood forests that provide natural shelter for campers. Fall temperatures typically drop into the 40s overnight, while summer highs average in the mid-80s with significant humidity.
Train watching from riverside camps: At Stone Cliff Campground, campers can observe trains from their sites. As one visitor noted, "Trains would go by every few hours, it didn't bother us much but it could be annoying to some people. It was also veryyy cold in the mornings but that was due to going in spring" (Gracey L.).
Mountain biking from camp: Arrowhead Bike Farm offers direct trail access. "Mt biking from the campground - a bike shop, food and beverages, showers, and goats! Great for families, too. Great people and fun, but was quiet for sleeping," reports camper Cydney S.
Disc golf between adventures: Chestnut Creek Campground features an on-site course. A visitor mentioned, "Has a Frisbee/Disc Golf Course. Close to rivers, climbing and hiking activities. Cell reception was great all throughout this area" (Debra W.).
Weather protection at tent sites: Little Beaver State Park offers well-designed sites that handle rain well. "This was a great base for visiting New River Gorge NP. The campground is quiet with well space sites. Bathrooms are traditional but clean and functioning well," shared Adam and Suzanne B.
Affordable alternatives to expensive lodging: Army Camp offers free camping with amenities. One camper explained, "We spent a night here on our way to Ohio. It has a small loop of campsites near the river. No electric/water, so plan to be ready to be off grid. Hard to complain about free!" (Kristi D.).
Private riverfront spots: Stone Cliff Campground provides secluded sites. "I loved the experience I had at stone cliff. The camp sites are well marked and maintained. There are some right on the river and a couple more set back closer to the trail," noted Hallie W.
Seasonal flood risks: Grandview Sandbar experiences periodic flooding. "This was a peaceful, nice area but when there is a lot of rain there is definitely the chance it'll flood," warned Chaz M.
Limited cell service in some areas: Army Camp sits in a coverage dead zone. "No AT&T service so I only stayed two nights (gotta work during the week!). Still, it wasn't crowded and I enjoyed evening river dips before bed," shared Tucker B.
Weekend crowds at popular spots: Local visitors can impact quieter campgrounds. As one camper at Grandview Sandbar noted, "Really nice campground as long as the local crowd has'nt taken over. Been there several times and left early as did other families due the disruptive nonsense of a few" (Dan P.).
Playground access: Little Beaver State Park offers family-friendly facilities. "I enjoyed this campground. A nice playground for children. Lots of deer about. The tent sites have water, fire ring, table and nice shade," Michelle W. observed.
Kid-friendly swimming spots: Stone Cliff provides safe water access. A visitor shared, "Beautiful spot on New River. Make sure you remember to print off directions if you are unfamiliar with the area. There are 4 nice spots down on the beach," noted Kaylee F.
Animal encounters: Arrowhead Bike Farm offers unique interactions. "They have goats and miles of bike trails. Their tacos are to die for and the staff is super friendly. I stay here every time I go to the New, almost entirely for the tacos," explained Corey M.
Site leveling challenges: Rifrafters Campground offers concrete pads for easier setup. "We had a lovely stay and the hosts were so hospitable. We purchased firewood and they walked it to our campsite. Our site was plenty large and the concrete pad was perfectly level," reported Patience W.
Low clearance navigation: Some entrances require careful driving. One RVer at Rifrafters noted, "The campground is clean and well maintained. 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" (Cassondra P.).
Small rig alternatives at dog friendly campgrounds near Prince: Babcock State Park accommodates smaller trailers. "Electric back in site. Water and bathhouse available across the road in the other part of the camp ground. Unusual set up," Edison F. mentioned.
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