Cabin camping options near Red House, West Virginia concentrate around state parks and private facilities within a 40-mile radius. The region features rolling hills with elevations between 600-1,200 feet. Weather can change rapidly in spring and fall, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and occasional heavy rainfall that affects access roads.
What to do
Disc golf course access: Forked Run State Park Campground maintains a course popular with campers. One visitor noted, "There is disc golf, fishing, swimming, hiking" with rental equipment available at the camp store during peak season.
Water activities on the lake: At Moxley Branch Campground, water access drives most visitor activities. A camper mentioned, "The lake is the center of activity. We saw lots of wildlife (check bird migration schedules!)." Kayak and paddleboat rentals operate May through September.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning and evening hours provide the best wildlife spotting conditions across the region. One camper at Beech Fork State Park shared, "Saw many deer throughout our stay, even some beaters. Butterfly mating season" created unique photography opportunities around the lake areas.
What campers like
Fishing from shorelines: Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds offers fishing spots with catch-and-release policies. According to a visitor, "My husband enjoyed the catch and release lake for some catfishing." Most successful anglers report early morning or evening hours yield best results.
Lakefront viewing spots: Many campers specifically request water-view sites when available. One camper at Rippling Waters noted, "We were placed in a pull thru on the lake. What a spot!! We watched the resident swan swim around the fountain."
Seasonal activities: Various campgrounds coordinate special events during peak seasons. A visitor to Huntington / Fox Fire KOA said, "Can't complain about a movie out by the lake. Ooh and make sure you rent a banana bike! Super fun." Activity schedules typically post at campground offices.
What you should know
Road noise levels: Highway proximity affects several campgrounds in the region. A Huntington/Fox Fire KOA visitor reported, "The highway is close and very noisy. (See video)" while another noted "you could hear the traffic all night." Consider requesting sites furthest from highways when booking.
Water quality variations: Several campers mention water quality differences between facilities. At Statts Mills Campground, sites have water and electric, but one visitor at another property cautioned, "Water also had a strong odor of chlorine. After showers I felt like I was just getting out of a pool."
Maintenance standards: Facility upkeep varies significantly between properties. One camper warned about a specific campground being "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."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Families report higher satisfaction with planned daily activities. At Beach Fork Lake Lower Bowen, a visitor reported, "They have a nice Park Head quarters with a general store that has grocery items, firewood, and cool souvenirs. There was even a retro arcade with games, air hockey and claw machines which the kids enjoyed."
Playground conditions: Check current playground status before promising facilities to children. A recent visitor reported, "Extremely nice paved walking trails, parks, playgrounds, basketball court and pool." However, conditions vary seasonally.
Safe swimming areas: Designated swimming areas provide the safest water recreation for children. One camper noted about Beech Fork State Park, "During the evening hours they offered kid friends activities like slip and slid." Swimming areas typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
Tips from RVers
Site length considerations: RV campers should verify actual site dimensions. A visitor to Huntington/Fox Fire KOA observed, "We had one of the back in sites which was nice because there was nothing but woods behind us," while another at Rippling Waters said their site "had to be about 100 yards long and nicely graveled."
Hookup configurations: Several campgrounds feature unusual utility arrangements. One RVer noted, "The hookups are a little strange. You share pedestals in many of the sites. And the arrangement is a little strange but it works."
Entrance accessibility: Large rigs face challenges at some campgrounds. A visitor warned about one property, "The entrance does not accommodate an RV or a large camper even though the owner said it did." Call ahead to confirm access routes can handle your specific vehicle length.
