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R.D. Bailey Lake

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Twin Hollow Campground & Cabins is located off Rt. 52 in the town of Gilbert, West Virginia and offers Mountaintop Cabins & Camping with amazing views overlooking the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

We offer 11 Mountaintop Cabins of 3 different styles which can accommodate couples, families, or groups of up to 10. We also offer Primitive Camping, along with 13 Water & Electric, and 9 Full Hookup Sites. We also offer Event Field Rentals, Onsite Side By Side & ATV Rentals & Trail Guide Services, an Onsite BBQ Restaurant, Private Hiking Trials, & a Private Fishing Pond.

From Twin Hollow guests are able to access the small towns of Gilbert, Man, Matewan, Delbarton, & Williamson WV. All are ATV Friendly Communities which means you are allowed to ride your ATVs, Dirt Bikes, & UTVs from day light to dark inside town limits (11:00pm in Gilbert).

So whether you are coming to ride the trails or looking for a mountaintop getaway, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery, friendly people, and peaceful atmosphere of Twin Hollow and by the time you leave us you'll know the reason that West Virginia is said to be Almost Heaven.

Make your reservations today. We look forward to seeing y'all soon.

Twin Hollow Campground and Cabins

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Backwoods Camping & RV Park

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Guyandotte

## Overview

Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.

#### Natural Features:

R. D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters are on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia, about three miles east of the town of Justice.   
  
The R. D. Bailey Dam reaches 310 feet high, and the lakes surface area in summer is 630 acres. The region of the Appalachian Mountains boasts an abundance of oak, hickory and beech trees. 

#### Recreation:

The lake is best known for boating and fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and channel catfish.   
  
Hunting enthusiasts can hunt small game such as rabbits and turkey in-season.   
  
Head to the Visitor Center for interesting exhibits, educational programs and tours of the dam and intake structure. Theres also an impressive observation deck with viewing telescopes.

#### Facilities:

Each shelter has a playground, flush toilets, drinking water and plenty of grassy space for sports. All three are near excellent shore fishing areas as well.   
  
Big Branch Shelter  
  
Big Branch is close to the headwaters of the lake. It has the most space of the three shelters, with substantial room for extra cars and enough tables to seat 100 guests. Horseshoe pits, basketball and volleyball courts, and the largest, newest playground can be found here. The site is equipped with two grills and electric hookups.   
  
Guyandotte Point Day Use Shelter  
  
Guyandotte Point sits at the lakes headwaters, just a quarter mile past the Big Branch Recreation Area. This is the best location for those who plan to go boating, as its the only location with a boat ramp. Electric hookups and a large charcoal grill are onsite.   
  
Visitor Center Day Use Shelter   
  
The Visitor Center Shelter is nearly 400 feet above the dam, offering spectacular views of the glistening lake. The shelter is, as named, right by the Visitor Center, which is worth a visit. Its also at the trailhead of two popular hiking trails and the Below Dam Fishermans Access. Horseshoe pits are by the shelter. No electric hookups are available. 

#### Nearby Attractions:

Explore West Virginias heritage at a living history pioneer farm in Twin Falls. Or traverse the beautiful Castle Rock Trail, great for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATVs.

R.d. Bailey Lake Group Shelters

This recreation area is part of [R.D. Bailey Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId;=331&agencyCode;=130)

Guyandotte Campground

Welcome to the Southern Gateway of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. 88 acres of mountain top land in the heart of Southeast WV with easy access to a lake, rivers, State Parks, and National Parks. Enjoy long range views to the East and West of the Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains. See the sun rise and fall beyond the distant ridge lines as you await vast night skies free of light pollution. Watch the smoke rise from the forests creating clouds after a foggy morning or rain. Discover cliffs, caves, springs and more as you adventure the land. Hike the terrain with the East and West side of the property providing different experiences. All wildlife is in abundance and bird watchers rejoice, the forests and pastures are alive. Enjoy the peace, still and quiet that comes with seclusion deep in the mountains.



This property is dispersed camping, you may choose any location within the 88 acres to set up your camp. A picnic table, fire ring, trash can and toilet are all provided to the site of your choosing.



Cell phone and satellite service is excellent on the property. Benefits of being at the top.



••• Times include 15 minute descent from property to bottom of mountain •••



• 20 minutes to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve



• 30 minutes to NRGNP: Sandstone Falls



• 35 minutes to NRGNP Sandstone Visitor Center



• 15 minutes to historic downtown Hinton, stores, groceries and gas



• 15 minutes to 2000 acre Bluestone Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area, Bertha location. 20 minutes to Bluestone Lake Marina. 25 minutes to Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management, Indian Mills / Cedar Run / Shanklin's Ferry



• 15 minutes to Greenbrier River



• 15 minutes to New River



• 20 minutes to Bluestone River



• 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park



• 55 minutes to Winterplace Ski Resort



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Charleston

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Huntington

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Wheeling

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Weirton

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Fairmont

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Beckley

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Monongahela National Forest

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New River Gorge National River preserves more than 70,000 acres of land and is home to some of West Virginia’s best whitewater flowing through it. In fact, the river running through it is one of North America’s oldest rivers.

The best camping near New River Gorge National River is anywhere you can find it. All campsites are primitive, first-come, first-served, and, best of all, free. Backcountry camping works the same way. You can park your van down by the river for free, as long as you’re self-sustaining. Amenities will be minimal at any of the nine campgrounds. Not all campgrounds are drive-in or RV accessible, so verify ahead of time. As long as you follow the park’s ordinances, you can camp here for up to 14 days. If you want more traditional lodging, there are a handful of cities nearby, but the main one is Beckley, WV.

New River Gorge National River

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Summersville Lake

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Jennings Randolph Lake

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Beech Fork Lake

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