Best Campgrounds near Scarbro, WV

Searching for the best camping near Scarbro, WV? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that West Virginia camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your West Virginia camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Scarbro, West Virginia (114)

    1. Rifrafters Campground

    30 Reviews
    Fayetteville, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 564-1065

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Some really great beer places close by as well. Nice a shady too. I’d like to go back and do some exploring around the area. Just be careful with what gps app you use."

    "They walked us to our site and helped us back into our spot. Everything worked well with all of the hookups. It was a quiet and clean campground."

    2. Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    23 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "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."

    3. Stone Cliff Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    17 Reviews
    Thurmond, WV
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "Tucked away by the river past Thurmond. Great secluded sites. Trailhead for hiking from camp."

    "We put our tent a few feet away from the water facing the river and our canopy further up in the woods by the firepit."

    4. Babcock State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Winona, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 438-3004

    $33 / night

    "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!"

    5. Chestnut Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Lansing, WV
    10 miles
    Website

    $10 - $11 / night

    "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."

    "They have showers and clean bathrooms just a short walk from any site. All sites are big and you can pick from any available. The host is just a text or call away and he replies very quickly."

    6. Ace Adventure Resort

    14 Reviews
    Thurmond, WV
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 787-3982

    $15 - $600 / night

    "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."

    "We were able to go whitewater rafting one day and then explored the surrounding area on another day. The resort is awesome. They have cabins and they have hot tubs."

    7. Glade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    19 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "There is five drive-in sites and more walk-in sites on the edge of the camp. The drive-in sites filled and vacated several times throughout the weekend."

    "Glade Creek Campground has six (6) walk-in tent sites and five (5) drive in sites inside the loop for tents or medium sized RV/Campers."

    8. Army Camp — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    12 Reviews
    Prince, WV
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 465-0508

    "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."

    9. Arrowhead Bike Farm

    11 Reviews
    Fayetteville, WV
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 900-5501

    $10 - $85 / night

    "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!"

    10. Little Beaver State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Daniels, WV
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 763-2494

    $35 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "This campground is situated in the woods, near Lake. Has a good WFI everywhere, very clean and quiet."

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Recent Reviews near Scarbro, WV

542 Reviews of 114 Scarbro Campgrounds


  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Babcock State Park Campground

    Spacious campground. Near RiverGorge National Park

    The facilities were clean and well maintained. Babcock State Park has access to trails, a scenic drive, grist mill, and souvenir store. WIFI is slow but there is a WiFi lounge at park store. No food store or restaurants nearby. Limited large rig sites and roadways are very narrow.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Grandview Sandbar Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    Great area!

    This was near the water with pit toilets available but not in good condition. Areas to fish and good camping areas spaced apart. Friday night and there was only a few campers. If it’s full glade creek is four miles up the road and our personal favorite. So plenty of options and both great spots!

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Glade Creek Campground — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

    New favorite!

    This area is our favorite we have been in all of the eastern states. So the sites all have fire pits and picnic tables and there’s tons of wood around to burn. There’s two pit toilet restrooms on both sides of the campground and a full area by the water for walk in tent camping. Boat ramp for anyone wanting to kayak and a big beach area to play in the water so perfect for my dog and kid. No one was around so we had the place to ourselves but each area is well spaced.

  • SkywaystoHighways.com Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Babcock State Park Campground

    All the Amenities and then some!

    We truly enjoyed our stay at this park. Its peacefully serene setting was exactly what we needed after a weekend long festival. Ya just can’t beat a free hot shower with great water pressure and affordable laundry facilities! Ya know?! Nice trails to forage and nearby Gristmill to top it all off. If we’d had the time, we would’ve stayed an extra night.

  • Brac S.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Gauley Tailwaters Campground — Gauley River National Recreation Area

    Don’t understand the positive reviews

    We headed here based on the reviews, there were other campers that were there for rafting (Sept release season) but camping was literally a parking lot with fire pits around it. We stayed just up the road at Battle Run, which was a beautiful place (paid of course).

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

    Nice place

    Trails were never nicely marked and well cleared. Good size spaces and distance between each camper.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Kanawha State Forest

    Beautiful state forest

    New bathrooms. Sites are well spaced and clean.

  • Charles C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Arrowhead Bike Farm

    Great spot for National Park Access

    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). Onsite bike shop with rentals and repairs, restaurant, and bar. A handful of full hookup sites and open field camping for rv/van/car/tents. $11 for the field and $50 for hookup when I was here last n September 2025. Easy online or in person booking and checkin. Friendly, helpful staff. Peaceful place to stay a few nights if you want to hike or bike in the park or check out Fayetteville.

  • Tamara W.
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Mountain Lake Campground and Cabins

    Nice campground but….

    We camped here for 3 nights the campground is very large with multiple nice playgrounds for children, hiking trails frisbee golf, miniature golf, a beach lake access and other things I’m sure I’m not aware of I did walk a hiking trail and it was nice. There are lots of trees so as fall approaches it will be a beautiful area. The cons most sites are not level at all, there is one single bath house for each level making some sites very far from a bathroom/shower, the showers are very rough we checked 2 different bath houses both the same . Bathrooms also are cleaned only once per day per a post telling the cleaning times however the men’s facility was dirty and with out paper towels up until the day we left. It is pet friendly that is a big plus for us since we have no kids with us now but 2 fur babies. However we were unaware you need their rabies certificate with you there was no mention of this when I booked the site we have stayed lots of places and have never been asked for that before thankfully they allowed me to contact the vet Monday morning to get them emailed. Overall a nice stay


Guide to Scarbro

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

What to do

  • Explore New River Gorge National Park: This park is just a short drive away and is perfect for hiking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. One visitor mentioned, "Rifrafters is a wonderful family-run campground that was the perfect location for us to explore New River Gorge NP and the surrounding area."
  • Visit local attractions: Check out the historic Grist Mill at Babcock State Park Campground for a glimpse into the past. A camper noted, "The old Grist Mill area is definitely worth a visit to see an operational 19th-century grist mill."
  • Enjoy water activities: Go swimming or kayaking at Battle Run or New River Campground. One reviewer said, "We parked our RV out on one of the campground fingers and had water on 3 sides of us."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Rifrafters Campground mentioned, "The bathhouse was VERY clean and the showers had great water pressure and plenty of hot water."
  • Friendly staff: Many campers rave about the helpfulness of campground staff. One reviewer at Kanawha State Forest said, "Friendly camp staff that were helpful."
  • Peaceful environment: Campgrounds like Chestnut Creek Campground are known for their tranquility. A camper shared, "After that, I was basically the only one there."

What you should know

  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups or drinking water. A visitor at Grandview Sandbar Campground noted, "The bathrooms are very old and the pits stink throughout the campground."
  • Reservations may be needed: Some popular spots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Glade Creek Campground advised, "Get there early to make sure you get a spot."
  • Road conditions vary: Be prepared for narrow, winding roads leading to some campgrounds. One visitor mentioned, "Narrow, winding roads take you to the Forest entrance" at Kanawha State Forest.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. A reviewer at Babcock State Park Campground noted, "There was a playground, group picnic area, tennis courts, and a plethora of other lodging options."
  • Pack extra supplies: Some campgrounds may not have markets nearby. A camper at New River Campground mentioned, "You have to bring your own water."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of family-friendly activities in the area. One camper at Little Beaver State Park Campground said, "Excellent hiking & bike trails."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A visitor at Battle Run noted, "All sites seem to have 20/30/50 amp electrical options."
  • Be mindful of road access: Some campgrounds have narrow access roads. A reviewer at Glade Creek Campground mentioned, "Careful in low rise cars."
  • Look for amenities: Check for campgrounds with electric hookups and dump stations. A camper at New River Campground appreciated the "full hookup campsite."

Camping near Scarbro, West Virginia, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Scarbro, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, Scarbro, WV offers a wide range of camping options, with 114 campgrounds and RV parks near Scarbro, WV and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Scarbro, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Scarbro, WV is Rifrafters Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 30 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Scarbro, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Scarbro, WV.

What parks are near Scarbro, WV?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 parks near Scarbro, WV that allow camping, notably New River Gorge National River and Summersville Lake.