Best RV Parks & Resorts near South Charleston, WV
Several RV parks near South Charleston provide options for travelers exploring West Virginia's Kanawha Valley. Saint Albans Roadside Park offers three RV sites with 30-amp electrical hookups, water, and a dump station nearby. The sites are first-come, first-served with a maximum two-day stay in any 14-day period. "It's rare to find free RV camping, especially sites with 30 AMP electric hook-ups," notes one camper, though highway noise can be considerable given its location directly on MacCorkle Avenue. Huntington/Fox Fire KOA in Milton features 50 full-hookup sites accommodating big rigs with both 30 and 50-amp service. Robert Newlon Airpark RV Park provides 50 spacious sites with full hookups, though visitors should note the proximity to train tracks. Rippling Waters Church of God Campgrounds in Kenna maintains 50 year-round sites with full hookups including sewer connections.
Within 30 miles of South Charleston, most RV parks remain open year-round, though amenities like pools typically close during colder months. Many campgrounds across the region have gravel pads that may present leveling challenges during wet conditions. As one RV traveler mentioned, "The sites are a good size but you can't have more than one tent unless you get permission." Kanawha State Forest offers a more natural setting with electric hookups and 30-amp service, though larger rigs may find access difficult—park literature recommends a maximum length of 27 feet due to "narrow and curvy" access roads. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with strong coverage near Saint Albans and Huntington but limited connectivity in more remote locations. Most parks are pet-friendly and offer trash disposal, though not all provide on-site propane services.
