Top Tent Camping near St. Marys, WV

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Best Tent Sites Near St. Marys, WV (13)

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    1. Hune Bridge Campground

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    Access the Hune Bridge Campground along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway (S.R. 26) in Washington County. The campground is located across the historic Hune Covered Bridge.

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    2. Kinderhook Trailhead

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    Primitive camping is allowed at no charge at the trailhead, but only during the horse and mountain bike riding open season.

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    3. Lane Farm Campground

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    Formerly the Lane family farm, this small campground is approximately 5 miles north of Marietta along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. The site has four campsites on the Little Muskingum.

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    4. Lamping Homestead Recreation Area

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    In Monroe County, this area offers camping, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, and a scenic hiking trail. The site has six walk-in campsites, eight picnic sites, and a picnic shelter. There are two loop trails for hiking, one at 3½ miles and the other at 1½ miles. A 2-acre pond at the site is stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish.This secluded recreation area was once the farmstead of the Lamping family. The family homesteaded this area in the 1800s.

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        6. Wayne National Forest Haught Run Campground

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        This site has four campsites, and access to both the river and trail system. The site is just south of the Rinard Covered Bridge. This site is closed due to erosion causing a safety hazard to the campsites.

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          7. Kinderhook Horseback Riding System

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          This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of the steeper hills on the Wayne National Forest. It will lead you through a variety of vegetation: open fields, brushland, mature forest, and new forest. Along the way, you may glimpse wildlife, and will recognize the influence of humans, both now and in the past. You will also pass many of our land management activities.

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            8. Ring Mill Campground

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            This was once the site of a mill and farmstead. The mill is now gone, but the stone house of its original owner, built in 1846, is still located at the site. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has three camp-sites and a picnic shelter, and is also a canoe access point and__near the North Country Trail.

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              10. Baileys Trail Tent Camping

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              Located 1.5 miles from the Baileys Trail System (Chauncey Trailhead) and even closer to Wayne National Forest. Site is secluded in summertime yet close to state SR 13. It is situated off the old Sunday Creek Coal Mine railroad bed and Sunday Creek. Tent camping and portable/pull-behind units only. Amenities include an 8' x 8' deck pad and a fire ring with plenty of wood available. The campground has municipal water, a gas generator, a composting toilet, as well as a gas camping stove. Cell service (Verizon) is excellent. Gate is locked and night and there are security cameras. Owner lives on the property. There are two group campsites of three tent pads each. Price listed is for a tent pad, fire ring and amenities. 2 guests per tent pad, 1 car per guest. Campers are free to set up camp (or hammock) anywhere in the designated 2-acre space.

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            Recent Tent Reviews In St. Marys

            211 Reviews of 13 St. Marys Campgrounds


            • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
              Sep. 22, 2024

              Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

              Nice state park

              Come in via Harrisville as the way in via Cairo has very bad roads. Campground is very nice and well maintained. Sites have electricity and water; dump station is very well done and easily accessible with any RV configuration.

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

              Forked Run State Park

              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.

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              Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
              Aug. 20, 2024

              River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

              Great experience

              The campground was pretty packed for much of the weekend, but it never got too loud. Bathrooms are clean and the sites seem pretty spacious. I was at site 2, which is on a slight incline, but it didn't matter too much because I camp in a teardrop so keeping it level isn't an issue. Wifi and Verizon cell were both strong. Easy access to the rail trail and close to the river. I'll definitely go back.

            • Owen I.
              Camper-submitted photo from Grand Vue Park
              Aug. 13, 2024

              Grand Vue Park

              Great Park!

              Everyone was so friendly and the gate just uses a code! so not fiddling around with a Fob or keycard! We were the only ones at the campground when we stayed there the park shuttle bus would come around the park and was offering to take you to any where in or outside of the park! Craig introduced himself to us and was super friendly and nice and talked to us about the park and the campground. The Shuttle driver ended up telling us about this super cute breakfast place called Bob's Lunch! It was so good super well priced it was a hidden gem and the shuttle bus even took us on a tour of moundsvile! The Sites were fully paved and the entire campground was super nice! The blacktop was super nice and the campground was easy to navigate the bathhouses were really clean!

            • 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.

            • Kim M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
              Aug. 2, 2024

              Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

              Nice deep sites. Cokeley is W/E. Restrooms/showers are clean. Laundry on s

               Do not follow GPS to get to North Bend SP(Cokeley or River Run) Call the park office directly. 304)643-2931.

              GPS took us up some nasty horse-shoe hills! Call the office! Park personnel said some GPS will bring campers up a bad gravel road!

              Most of the sites are not shaded, ours had partial shade. 

              Will definitely return. 

              Wi-Fi worked!

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

              Forked Run State Park

              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.
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              Jul. 8, 2024

              Stonewall Resort State Park Campground

              Great Amenities

              After years of tent camping, this was our first camping trip with camper our and two youngest kids. When we stayed it was cold outside but we had full hook up and were prepared.

              We had nice view of the lodge. The lodge amenities are top notch with a heated pool that only costs a a daily charge to use on top of camping. The campsite itself was a little pricey with the only thing distinguishing the campground being lodge activities you have to pay for.

              I’d recommend sites 1-5, 20, and 39.

            • Jeremiah S.
              Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
              Jul. 8, 2024

              River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

              Great Family Campground

              We had a wonderful time. The Park is great and we have stayed at lodge 4 times before but this was first camping trip.

              We stayed during historic heat wave but kept cool in the river, the pool, and with the ice cream store nearby. There wasn’t easy river access from the campground but we climbed down the hill with no problem and waded the stream for hours.

              The property was very clean and family oriented. Nice spacing at our site in particular. I would also recommend sites 10, 11, 17, 19, 13, and 14.

            • kThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Broken Wheel Campground
              May. 15, 2024

              Broken Wheel Campground

              Family camping

              I recently went tent camping with my two children and 2 dogs it was a wonderful experience! The catch and release pond was a wonderful place to take kids to learn and gaurentee to catch a fish with worms. We also found newts! Plenty of trash cans around and a nice park to play at. We tied our doggos between two trees and let them run. Firewood for sale. None to gather around not even sticks so be prepared for that. The tent camping sites arnt marked you kind of just go anywhere which was fine since we were the only ones there. We loved it!

            • J
              Camper-submitted photo from River Run Campground — North Bend State Park
              Apr. 25, 2024

              River Run Campground — North Bend State Park

              Weekend Getaway

              Great place to stay! We were at site 13, right on the water. Check-in was easy and the staff was very friendly! Plenty of ice and firewood at the store and a cute little gift shop. The site was mostly flat where we parked the camper and very close to the bathhouse. Plenty to do around the park - biking the rail trails, hiking, fishing, basketball, and a nice playground, to name a few! We definitely plan to make another trip there this year!!

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Kittie Wilson
              Mar. 4, 2024

              Kittie Wilson

              Not too shabby

              A small dark sky campground with cabins to rent as well. Water and electricity are on most sites. No dump station. Free fire wood for campers and each site has a grill and fire ring. Showers and flushing toilets are at the main building and the honor system is how they do business. 20 bucks a night! Nice people and great night time sky watching. Easy to get any size rig in. Plenty for the kids to do and great hiking trails. Ridge walkers are known to be in the area (Bigfoot) avoid making eye contact during breeding season.

            • Brittany R.
              Camper-submitted photo from Backwoods Campground & Winery
              Feb. 13, 2024

              Backwoods Campground & Winery

              Best campground ever!!

              So peaceful, beautiful views!!! Always have a good time, and always love enjoying time with family and friends and time together!!! Have to check it out! Experience is amazing!!!!

            • Steve S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
              Nov. 8, 2023

              Bicentennial Campground

              Great place to stay for a night

              Pulled into the campground late. First come first serve. Lots of deer hunters there. Did find a nice level spot though

            • Megan P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Blue Rock State Park
              Sep. 16, 2023

              Blue Rock State Park

              All the essentials

              Small campground, lower camp sites are pretty close together but it's treed and shady with a creek running through. No one was here during our stay so felt like we had the campground to ourselves. Newer flush toilets near the group camp sites are nice. Camp store has showers for camper use. Really pretty lake!

            • Lucas G.
              Camper-submitted photo from Burr Oak State Park
              Sep. 9, 2023

              Burr Oak State Park

              Great camping during off times

              Stayed at a non-electric site for a weekend after Labor Day. All adjacent campsites were empty. It was great with silence and space, but would be considerably less enjoyable during peak times. Showers and restrooms were acceptable and what you might expect from a state park. The lodge on the opposite side of the lake offers great food and drinks.

            • MThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
              Sep. 7, 2023

              Bicentennial Campground

              Nice Quiet place to stay for the night.

              We pulled in around 7:30, just as it was starting to get dark. The campgrounds were pretty quiet and roads were well maintained.

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Bicentennial Campground
              Aug. 11, 2023

              Bicentennial Campground

              Nice overnight spot

              Nice refuge for an overnight. I pulled in late. Road from I70 was in good condition. Plenty of spots for camping and a pond.

            • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
              Camper-submitted photo from DaLazyBear
              Jul. 28, 2023

              DaLazyBear

              Secluded with connivences nearby

              Jake from the Dyrt here!  DaLazyBear Campground is new to the Dyrt and offers campers tent or partial hookup RV sites.  Check them out and show them some love!

            • S
              Camper-submitted photo from Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)
              Jul. 18, 2023

              Mountwood Park Family Campground(Wood County Park)

              Nice place!

              Only stayed for a night but it was very quiet and only a handful of other campers. All the sites seemed relatively level. Some of the electric hookups had damage but being able to choose your spot upon arrival helped. We arrived in pouring rain and had no issues with our campsite when we could see it in the morning lol.

              Bathrooms and showers were relatively clean and accommodating.

              Seemed a lot like a hidden gem and I definitely recommend. Especially if you have a dog. Across the street, the park portion of this campground has a dog park, playground, historical site and pond for fishing

              FYI . Most of the sites seemed small so it might be best for smaller setups. Also I did not see any pull through sites.

            • Steven S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Baileys Trail Tent Camping
              Jul. 18, 2023

              Baileys Trail Tent Camping

              Bummed to leave

              Spent consecutive months at this location and couldn't have been happier with the host and accomodations. Great for that "far out" feel just outside of town.

            • Morgan R.
              Camper-submitted photo from Baileys Trail Tent Camping
              Jul. 12, 2023

              Baileys Trail Tent Camping

              Home away from home

              I'm happy I had this place to call home for the past couple months. I felt safe, secure, and couldn't have asked for a better host. My favorite part: the trees!

            • Ken P.
              Camper-submitted photo from Riversedge Campground
              Jul. 9, 2023

              Riversedge Campground

              Father son getaway

              We chose rivers edge for our annual father son getaway and we were not disappointed. The tent sites are right next to the water and there is a beach and dock nearby also. The shower house was clean and freshly painted. If you decide to rent a kayak they will even drop you off upstream to start your trip. Kelli is a wonderful host and she is very attentive to your needs. They just purchased 62 acres for hiking across the road. At the end of your stay Kelli sends you an n your way with coffee and fresh cinnamon rolls.

            • Axel A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Fish Farm Camp
              Jun. 27, 2023

              Fish Farm Camp

              Cheap, access to a lake and nice owner!

              Exactly what two tired bikers needed after 70 miles of biking! Amazing little lake to take a swim in, nice ground for the tent and a pleasant toilet. This is brilliant for the price, definitely recommended!

            • Jacob  W.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park
              Jun. 26, 2023

              Cokeley Campground — North Bend State Park

              Awesome lodge in NBSP

              My dad and I stayed at the lodge in NBSP in May 2023 after riding bicycles for 26 miles from West Union on the rail trail. We were exhausted from a hard but great ride and the lodge and its restaurant provided the perfect refuge to recharge overnight and bike back to West Union the next day. Quality accommodations with all amenities and excellent customer service. The lodge restaurant has a reputation for excellence, as I learned later, and it earned that reputation for me. Highly recommend the lodge and the rail trail.



            Guide to St. Marys

            Camping near St. Marys, West Virginia, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled weekend, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

            What to do:

            What campers like:

            What you should know:

            • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Forked Run State Park Campground, have limited amenities. A camper noted, "Campground in need of an update and targeted maintenance."
            • Noise Levels: Be prepared for noise at certain times. One visitor at Wolf Run State Park Campground said, "Our main issue was lack of oversight/patrolling after quiet hours."
            • Site Conditions: Some sites may not be level, as mentioned by a camper at Lake Hope State Park Campground: "The sites were very sloped and the RV sites were pretty close together."

            Tips for camping with families:

            Tips from RVers:

            • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Forked Run State Park Campground advised, "Ensure your rig can fit into your selected site prior to booking."
            • Be Prepared for Slopes: Some sites can be hilly. A visitor at Lake Hope State Park Campground noted, "Most sites have no level ground even for the picnic table or fire ring."
            • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Wolf Run State Park Campground mentioned, "The shower house wasn’t filthy but had an awful smell."

            Camping around St. Marys, West Virginia, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near St. Marys, WV?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near St. Marys, WV is Hune Bridge Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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