Best Tent Camping near St. Albans, WV

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Best Tent Sites Near St. Albans, WV (14)

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    1. Chestnut Creek Campground

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    Lansing, West Virginia

    The closest campground to the New River Gorge Bridge. Chestnut Creek Campground offers quiet primitive camping in the woods. We are a mere half a mile (0.5mi) from the New River Gorge Bridge! That's walking distance folks. Our hygienic facility has hot showers, lavatory stalls, hand washing sinks, and a wash basin located outside for dish washing and filling up water jugs. Firewood and Ice are available on site as well. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire pit. A general store and burrito bar are located literally around the corner; Both are within walking distance. Hiking and Climbing trail-heads (Fern Buttress, Endless Wall, Beauty Mountain; to name a few) are just down the way and access to the river is a stone's throw away (our drive is just across from Fayette Station Rd). If you're wanting to venture further to more local restaurants/shops; we are only a 5 minute drive from downtown Fayetteville. We are a pet friendly establishment for those with dogs who love to travel as much as you do. We keep quiet hours from 11pm-7am (starts @ midnight on weekends). Mainly we accommodate rustic tent camping, however; some sites are able to accommodate pop-up campers and trailers up to 20ft (we do not have hookups/electric). Call today to reserve a site for your upcoming adventure at the New River Gorge.

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    $10 - $11 / night

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    2. New River Gorge Campground - American Alpine Club

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    70 Saves
    Lansing, West Virginia

    The American Alpine Club (AAC) campground at the New River Gorge resides in Fayetteville, WV, on a 40-acre parcel adjacent to the National Park and within walking distance of popular crags at the New River Gorge. There are 40 private sites and ten communal sites. No RVs, no trailers, and no vehicles over 20' are permitted. There are two large communal fire pits, a bathhouse with coin-operated showers ($1 for minutes), and a pavilion. We're working on a wifi solution, but it comes and goes.

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    $8 - $30 / night

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    3. Riverside R&R

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    Alum Creek, West Virginia

    Beautiful rustic cabin and campsites along the Little Coal River. Enjoy the unique experience of floating in with your kayak or canoe and staying for the weekend at The Lillian, our newly built cabin or at one of our campsites located on the bank of the river.

    Enjoy the sounds of the rippling water while snoozing in the shade of the hammock or the nightly whippoorwill’s song as you are relaxing by the warm glow of the campfire. Once you have experienced this slice of “almost heaven” you will most surely not want to leave.

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    $50 - $150 / night

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    4. Plum Orchard Lake WMA

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    Scarbro, West Virginia
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    $10 / night

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    6. Timbre Ridge Lake

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    Patriot, Ohio

    Camping is allowed at this popular lake but no specific sites are developed.

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      7. Pine Knob Loop Campground

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      9 Saves
      Pedro, Ohio

      The Wayne National Forest have been working to repair a major waterline break at Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This will affect the timely opening of all campgrounds at Lake Vesuvius. At this time, campgrounds are scheduled to reopen Friday, May 22nd, unless repairs are completed sooner. All affected customers’ reservations prior to 5/22/2020 will be fully refunded.

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        8. Bluegrass Trailhead

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        6 Saves
        Pedro, Ohio

        This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.

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          9. Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System

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          Pedro, Ohio

          The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. The trails will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system isapproximately 46 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.

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            10. John's Creek Trailhead

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            3 Saves
            Pedro, Ohio

            This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along rock cliffs, water falls, streams and along ridge tops. Expect to see open fields, brushland, mature forest, and young forests. Along the way, you will notice man's influence and land management activities.

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          Recent Tent Reviews in St. Albans

          305 Reviews of 14 St. Albans Campgrounds


          • Bob M.
            Camper-submitted photo from East Fork (WV)
            Nov. 19, 2024

            East Fork (WV)

            Decent Place

            We camped here for 6 nights just before Halloween, enjoyed it. Not a lot to do unless you have a boat, but it's a scenic area. Ended up here because we had to avoid our original plans due to Hurricane Helene.

          • Benjy B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from The Outpost at New River Gourge
            Nov. 14, 2024

            The Outpost at New River Gourge

            Loved it here!

            As a car camper I was initially hesitant about paying for a partial hookup RV spot knowing that I wouldn’t be fully utilizing what I was paying for, but man am I glad I chose to stay here.

            The location is great for getting in and out of town and the park alike, and it was the ideal location for a hike base. In terms of the campground itself, I think it set a new standard for me that’ll be pretty hard to beat. The bathrooms were incredible, and the shower was so good that it was almost annoying (I’m jealous and want it at home now too).

            Checking in and out was easy, and the staff was very kind in accommodating me extending my stay another day on two separate occasions. I’d been most in and out in the dark, but finally on the last day got to check out the rest of the place and it really is super nice with a great aesthetic to match.

            The big kicker for me was the lodge/Wi-Fi situation. As someone camping in a Prius, it can get pretty tight at times, so having a nice big space with great internet to get some work done was a huge bonus. Even in my car, the WiFi was plenty good enough to use, albeit not quite as snappy fast as the lodge.

            All in all, I’d happily come back here again and again if I were to find myself back in the area. Could not more highly recommend.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
            Nov. 5, 2024

            Rifrafters Campground

            Nearest CG to New River Gorge bridge and visitor center

            Very comfortable and quiet campground. Camp hosts (owners?) and staff are very friendly and helpful. Close to local towns for services. The full hook up RV sites seem crowded, but the electric only sites were spacious and shady. I had a little deck with a picnic table. Even though the land is hilly, almost every site was level. The area where I camped had a single porta potty, but the main service area had clean showers and reasonably priced laundry. Short hiking trails are nearby. A children’s area is available but looked little used.

          • Molly R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
            Nov. 1, 2024

            Rifrafters Campground

            Well managed everything you need.

            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. Clean, friendly without all the fancy extras. Reasonably priced.

          • Ashley P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Falls Campground
            Oct. 1, 2024

            Falls Campground

            Great spot.

            The people that work here are so very nice. I love the relaxed chill atmosphere. I always come on a Sunday or a weeknights it is pretty empty and the campsites are too close together for me to go on a weekend. I think the sites should be less than $40 on a slow night but I still love it here.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
            Sep. 10, 2024

            Rifrafters Campground

            Great overnight stop very shaded and peaceful

            We stayed overnight on our way up the coast and had a great visit. I wish we could’ve stayed longer. The campground was very peaceful and shaded people were very friendly and the facilities were exceptionally clean.

          • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
            Sep. 4, 2024

            Kanawha State Forest

            Not bad

            Overall not a bad campground. Very pricey in my mind, $43 after taxes for 1 night of primitive camping. Got there at 4 on a monday and no one was in the office, ended up riding 45 minutes up the road to call to reserve a spot, they said everything was a 3 night minimum. I ended up booking online for just 1 night. Campground was clean and quiet, directions aren’t super clear as to where the campground is. Would stay here again if I had to, but wouldn’t be my first pick.

          • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Forked Run State Park Campground
            Sep. 1, 2024

            Forked Run State Park Campground

            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.

          • NThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Krodel Park Campground
            Aug. 26, 2024

            Krodel Park Campground

            Solid place if you’re not tent camping

            If you tent camp they don’t allow access to the bathrooms other than a porta potty open to the public and no showers either. Kinda messed up. The fish were not biting for anyone. It’s part of a public park. The staff were excellent thought, and the price of $20 a night unbeatable. Cheapest to visit the Mothman

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds
            Aug. 21, 2024

            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!!

          • Pete M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
            Aug. 16, 2024

            Rifrafters Campground

            Nice location and a great location.

            Rifrafters is a wonderful family run campground that was the perfect location for us to explore New River Gorge NP and the surrounding area. The area is very hilly and the campground is no exception but they did a good job of creating roomy, mainly level campsites. Unlike Bear Mountain Campground, Rifrafters is far enough off of US 19 to avoid most of the road noise. The bath house was VERY clean and the showers had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Cell reception for Verizon was 3 bars, but the campground Wi-Fi was awesome! It was strong enough and had enough bandwidth for my wife to work remotely while the kids and I went whitewater rafting(go with ACE Adventures, they're great). The details make or break your stay and Rifrafters gets them all right. Good, steady power and water at the site, Wi-Fi, dry firewood, great bath house and clean/tidy everywhere. Lastly, the location was perfect for us. You''re just a few miles from the bridge and visitor's center to the north and a few miles to shopping/necessities to the south. Having stayed here made us realize we'd rather camp near US 19 and use our toad to drive the windy roads into t

          • Jeremiah S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Kountry Resort Campground
            Aug. 2, 2024

            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.

          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Forked Run State Park Campground
            Jul. 29, 2024

            Forked Run State Park Campground

            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!

          • Jeremiah S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Chief Logan State Park Campground
            Jul. 8, 2024

            Chief Logan State Park Campground

            Lots to do

            Chief Logan has a lot of interesting things to see, including an outdoor animal exhibit, a lodge, a pool, a theatre, and a museum all close together.

            Our site was full hook up and very level. There was creek nearby and walking paths all over. We went over to the lodge and was able to swim in the pool and hot tub as part of the price of our campsite. There was solar event with super rare aurora light show for this part of the world while we were there.

          • Ember M.
            Camper-submitted photo from Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground
            Jul. 6, 2024

            Bear Mountain Cabins & Campground

            Right next to New River Gorge National Park

            We stayed here on our visit to Great Smoky mountain National Park on our way to Tennessee and then back home.

            Nice shaded wooded sights that are quiet and right off the interstate. Would recommend for anyone traveling to and from the area.

          • Kenda A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Timbre Ridge Lake
            Jul. 5, 2024

            Timbre Ridge Lake

            Beautiful area

            We spent one night of dispersal camping here. It was a beautiful area with a vault toilet. We felt safe enough to leave our windows only screened.

            There were fishermen coming and going several times through the night.

            The vault toilet had not been cleaned recently, nor had trash been emptied.

          • Theresa D.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Bike Farm
            Jun. 14, 2024

            Arrowhead Bike Farm

            What a gem!

            We just arrived and haven’t even camped overnight yet! Love it! Waiting on n food from the Handlebar kitchen. Such a vibe! Just felt relaxed driving onto the property! The roaming goats are a treat!

          • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
            Jun. 3, 2024

            Rifrafters Campground

            Nice people, simple camp spot

            The family that runs the place is very nice. Basic campsite was very level and easy to get in/out of. It was very peaceful and quiet at night.

            Nothing much going on here but the bathrooms were clean and well kept. No views to be had at this campground but a solid stay in a great location run by people who care about it.

          • Tyler H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rays Campground
            May. 27, 2024

            Rays Campground

            Hidden Gem

            We had an amazing overnight stay at Rays Campground. The site we had, site 10, was large and secluded. Clean shower house and hot water and the owners were extremely friendly.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Virginia Point Campground
            May. 26, 2024

            Virginia Point Campground

            Good place for families.

            Every RV site has a level concrete pad, making setup easy. Otherwise the rest of the RV area is gravel, without any trees or obstructions. Dust to dawn lights keep the area well lit all night. Area appears to be well patrolled by local law enforcement.

            The area has a lot of potential to become a destination, hopefully the city will continue to increase the appeal. Maybe include some hike/bike trails. Dreamland public pool is on the road that leads to the park, and also a small railroad museum (unsure if it is operational at present).

            Do plan on returning and will update this review accordingly.

          • Marci S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Kanawha State Forest
            May. 23, 2024

            Kanawha State Forest

            Beautiful forest close to Charleston

            This state forest is expansive with lots of trails popular with mountain bikers. It is a bit challenging to reach with a large(ish) van like ours. Narrow, winding roads take you to the Forest entrance. Campground was quiet with few campers in mid-May. The weather was hot and buggy when we visited. We did find a few ticks. Campground does have playgrounds, showers, electric hook-ups, and a dump station.

          • Jennifer N.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from The Outpost at New River Gourge
            Apr. 15, 2024

            The Outpost at New River Gourge

            Super cute w/ lots of options🚐

            The Outpost was a great place to camp. We stayed in a full service RV spot, but the camp offered a variety of accommodations. Power had been knocked out the few days prior to our visit but luckily came back on soon after we checked in. They have a large community center w/ clean bathrooms, a large green area w/ fire pits and a ton of space for a dog to run around in. Our site was right on a little creek, had a picnic table and fire pit. The bathhouse was clean, big and heated. On our way in, we stopped at The New River Gorge which was beautiful and then for a beer at Bridge Works Beer. We met Barley the brewery dog who became fast friends with our pup. The beer was great and there were plenty of heaters on the patio to keep us warm in the rain and cold. 🍻

          • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Huntington / Fox Fire KOA
            Apr. 11, 2024

            Huntington / Fox Fire KOA

            This KOA is a Keeper

            This is a very cozy park tucked in between US60 and I64. We are in site 14 and its not quite level, but they were generous with gravel so the drainage is good! No parking in puddles!The staff is great, friendly, upbeat. The gentleman who led us to the site helped us get positioned, and squared up.The site has a patio, bench, picnic table, fire pit, and a huge gas grill. There is more privacy than usual at KOA, pine trees between sites.Well be back! You do have to watch for the entrance, there is a big KOA sign but its not aligned with the actual turn, so be careful.

          • Sean R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifrafters Campground
            Feb. 29, 2024

            Rifrafters Campground

            Visited many times

            I've stayed here on Labor Day weekend for many years.  It's always been clean and busy.  Great campground to stay at if you are visiting the new River NP.



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